Harden rear springs ?

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Post 550780 by v70tom on 2012-11-28 16:14:07

Hi all. I had a chat with one of our drivers today, he told me he was racing 740 / 760s years back. Well I believe it was years back. Now he told me him and his friends used rubber inserts on the rear ( and front ) springs To harden the suspension without lowering the vehicle. Would anyone on here know about this system and if it is still available to purchase . Especially where from ?

Post 550782 by M-R-P on 2012-11-28 16:15:58

I believe they're called "spring assistors" and are available on evil-bay.

Post 550786 by p fandango on 2012-11-28 16:42:00

i think there original use was to stop sagging when towing a caravan

Post 550788 by Nealevo on 2012-11-28 16:56:11

You can get them from any good camping shop priced about £15...

Post 550818 by merc85 on 2012-11-28 19:44:59

Yep spring asistors

Post 550848 by JT on 2012-11-28 21:09:34

http://www.ipdusa.com/products/9427/120730-rear-spring-adjuster-kit

Post 550853 by v70tom on 2012-11-28 21:50:49

Tans guys. As these parts still exist and used for caravan towing, is it recommending to get a pair ? Thinking about as fandango said it was used for caravan towing. As I have one of these .... caravans ( sad I know ) I'm now thinking about.

Post 550854 by merc85 on 2012-11-28 21:58:35

Probably better to get some nivomats tbh, or HD rear springs if you tow alot.

Post 550925 by v70tom on 2012-11-29 04:33:22

Are these the self levelling ones?

Post 550926 by p fandango on 2012-11-29 05:38:04

[QUOTE=v70tom;550925]Are these the self levelling ones?[/QUOTE] Nivomats are yes. You'll need Nivomat shocks, matching springs (they are alot softer than regular springs) & correct rear top mounts for the shocks to convert to them

Post 550937 by M-R-P on 2012-11-29 08:34:56

If you have a P2, I have springs and will shortly have Nivomats up for grabs too.

Post 550983 by v70tom on 2012-11-29 16:15:13

SOZ. No. Phase 1 Shame

Post 550985 by merc85 on 2012-11-29 16:24:12

You could just get some heavy duty rear springs, be cheaper than a pair of nivomats

Post 551247 by v70tom on 2012-11-30 06:52:27

I googled for that. Didn't find anything for v70 p1. Unless going for ford and other models, Then - I have to get the old ones out first and get the size to order. Shockers too ?

Post 732296 by Theador on 2014-08-29 22:29:02

Has anyone ordered from IPD USA?

Post 732320 by LeeT5 on 2014-08-30 06:23:06

[QUOTE=Theador;732296]Has anyone ordered from IPD USA?[/QUOTE] Lots of times.

Post 732323 by stribo on 2014-08-30 07:46:06

[QUOTE=Theador;732296]Has anyone ordered from IPD USA?[/QUOTE] Parts For Volvo have a regular stock order with IPD, so may be worth contacting them first.

Post 732777 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-09-01 12:25:36

we keep heavy duty rear springs for the p1, some members on hear already heave them. pfv903691 . I would give u a link but cant at the moment. better than going the expensive nivomat route imo.