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Custom front springs to raise height 850 1994

posted by  dick on  Sun Jan 7 10:32 CST 2007
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Just finished installing my custom springs to raise the front end on the above car. My son does home health and this gets him into a lot of not-so-good roads and a lot of dips at intersections. The nose was always plowing into dirt etc. so I decided to try something different. Most of the time we hear of lowering springs, but these I special ordered from Coil Spring Spring Specialists and they did a great job. The car sits more like an AWD and no more plowing dips and streets. Also, no more tire rub on fender wells and lips.

Just a FWI,

dick








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    Custom front springs to raise height 850 1994

    posted by  TimeToBakeTheDonuts on  Mon Jan 15 18:12 CST 2007
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    Yes, we hear mostly about lowering, and I have always wondered why. On this car, that is. I got frustrated with the rubbing and went out and yanked on the fender a few months ago. Solved the problem (: I would consider raising mine as well.








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    Custom front springs to raise height 850 1994

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jan 8 10:48 CST 2007
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    I hope you put an IPD skid plate under the oil pan. Thanks for the good words, perhaps a pic or two?

    Klaus
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    1975 164 w/174,800mi (Sold) 1995 850T w/91,000mi, 1998 V70R w/129,000mi








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      Custom front springs to raise height 850 1994

      posted by  dick on  Mon Jan 8 13:39 CST 2007
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      The skid plate we have and will go on when I finish the RMS. Finding any special tools for holding the transmission is tough. Maybe you could run down to Owatonna and check with them. I see they are now part of SPX or Kent-Moore which makes Volvo special tools.

      dick








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        Custom front springs to raise height 850 1994

        posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jan 8 14:38 CST 2007
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        It's only an hour from here :)

        Klaus
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        1975 164 w/174,800mi (Sold) 1995 850T w/91,000mi, 1998 V70R w/129,000mi







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