Front suspension too low? - '96 850SE Topic is solved

aliff850 · Post by **aliff850** » 07 Sep 2016, 20:34

Hey guys I'm having this fairly irritating problem on my 850. The shock absorber on my car was replaced not too long ago by the previous owner, and they're from another 850 and was in pretty good when he replaced it. However the front end is considerably low and in fact it's very low to the point that the front wheels would launch themselves up the arches at some point and when I'm doing a full u-turn the wheels would just scrape on the inside of the arches. The suspension itself is rock hard, and won't absorb a single bump, as if I'm in a racing car, but at certain points it would absorb catastrophically and launch the front wheels up as I've mentioned. I've sent the car to some mechanics and they suggested a set of new shocks and springs, but I'm not so sure, yet. I've heard of some 850 owners facing the same issue (maybe not) about the suspension being hard, and if so what might be the cause and how do I repair it?

Post by **JRL** » 07 Sep 2016, 20:45

Time for new (correct) shocks and possibly springs

Post by **oragex** » 07 Sep 2016, 21:35

Did the previous owner cut the coil springs? Anyway, as above, time for new/good used original complete strut assembly

aliff850 · Post by **aliff850** » 08 Sep 2016, 01:48

The owner didn't cut the coil springs, he only did the shock absorber replacements. What set of shocks and springs do you suggest?

Post by **tryingbe** » 08 Sep 2016, 11:21

Do you want stock ride and feel? If so, by stock replacement springs, struts, strut mount, strut bearings, and shocks.

aliff850 · Post by **aliff850** » 08 Sep 2016, 15:19

Stock parts here are a little bit costly, and rare too. Is there something aftermarket that makes it ride just as good?

Post by **misha** » 08 Sep 2016, 17:26

Yep....Sachs(oem),Bilstein Touring,KYB,Monroe....it's up to you.
Monroe will give you pretty comfortable ride but a little "floaty" for my taste.

aliff850 · Post by **aliff850** » 08 Sep 2016, 20:22

Thanks. I actually just found a set of Bilsteins.