1997 Volvo 850 - It is harder to pull with rear passengers

Post by **xHeart** » 23 May 2014, 14:37

Bilstein TC is know to be firm over Sachs.
Mulling over Lesjofors to pair with Bilstein TC.
Would you?

Post by **xHeart** » 05 Aug 2014, 09:48

Replaced rear coil spring with Lesjofors - Volvo PN 3546893 (MARK A).
These are OEM, $53 each from Partsgeek.
It was part of rear suspension overhaul project that begin Feb 2014 with replacement Bilstein shocks 2 years ago.
If front springs help with steering, you need rear for the ride comfort. Ask your spine. Awesome!
Rear wheel ride height 14-3/4".

Post by **erikv11** » 05 Aug 2014, 11:12

Did you happen to measure the rear ride height before the spring swap?

Thanks for updating.

Post by **xHeart** » 05 Aug 2014, 19:13

erikv11 wrote:Did you happen to measure the rear ride height before the spring swap?

Thanks for updating.

Yes erikv11.
Driver side was 13-5/8", Passenger 13-3/4"
The overhaul included anchorage mount at each transverse arm, and the two delta links.
Now coming to stop is jerk free. No rattle or thump over 100s of manhole cover, nor tin-drum over the railroad Xing.

1997 Volvo 850 - It is harder to pull with rear passengers

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