My front shocks are shot and I am a bit skint at the moment (855 T5) so was wondering if these look like a good deal or not. Also would the standard T5 Anit Roll Bars fit with this set up. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/volvo-850-r-front-and-rear-suspension_W0QQitemZ4579408971QQcategoryZ10432QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Thanks Mike
I wouldn't bother with the dampers - depending on age (which isnt indicated on the ad). There is no point fitting shocking shocks. Springs will fit and work with your car. Don't forget you will almost certainly need new top mounts as well. My advise is to keep your money and get saving.
Thanks Dave. The car had new rear top mounts about a year before I got it so only need to replace the fronts. How much aprox do the R springs lower compared to the standard T5, might be worth just getting them for the springs. Mike
About 35mm. Personally I would get the R springs from a breakers eg www.salvogroup.co.uk and buy new shocks (even if they are just the Sachs/Volvo ones). Its a job you really only wanna do once. Spring compressors are evil things.
Have a set of T5-R springs if you are interested make an offer,they will lower your T5 a fare bit two finger gap between the tyre and the arch.I would be VERY surprised if you could get a genuine set from a scrappy!
Elliot somebody should snatch your hand off for these i only got mine because Wobbly was selling his.Thanks again Wobbly
Elliot, are they ok for an estate with nivomats. If they are pm me with an idea of what you want. Mike
They will be fine I am sure.
Hi Elliot, typical, the one day I am not at the 'puter! If mike decides he doesn't want the springs can I have first refusal?? Thanks, Gav
[QUOTE=obsession]Hi Elliot, typical, the one day I am not at the 'puter! If mike decides he doesn't want the springs can I have first refusal?? Thanks, Gav[/QUOTE] Yes you can
I guess Mike has snapped them up? Oh well, any others about folks?? Would like to keep things all volvo so I can look the insurance company in the eye if i ever have to!! Thanks, Gav.