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code-man850
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Volvo Repair Database after installing springs, trailer or drive to alignment shop

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I'm installing sport springs this weekend on my 850 wagon. Should I trailer it to the alignment shop after wards or could it be driven? Distance from my house to the shop is about 2.5 miles.
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Post by vegasjetskier »

You can drive it. 2.5 miles isn't going to hurt anything.
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code-man850
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Post by code-man850 »

Also.. I purchased front camber adjust bolts from IPD. Anything for the rear? Also, for when I get those new shocks and xc90 spring seats, what are the discount codes for online orders (i.e. IPD, FCP, My Sweedish) I got some earlier but non of them seemed to work.
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Post by Ozark Lee »

The only thing that can be adjusted on the rears is toe in/out. Your camber may be off a bit but look at the average BMW or Alfa Romeo.

...Lee
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code-man850
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Post by code-man850 »

Yes I have noticed those BMWs. Now doesnt that negative camber (top inward right?) improve cornering?
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Post by Ozark Lee »

The Volvo rear delta link suspension with its passive rear steering is a fairly unique animal and I really don't know what effect camber has on it. - I guess you are about to find out and tell us!

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...Lee
'94 850 N/A 5 speed
'96 Platinum Edition Turbo
Previous:
1999 V70XC - Nautic Blue - Totaled while parked.
1999 V70XC - RIP - Wrecked Parts Car.
1998 S70 T5
1996 850 N/A
1989 740 GLT
1986 740 GLT
1972 142 Grand Luxe

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