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shocks and struts 850

posted by  teamdrake on  Mon Jul 23 12:25 CST 2007
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I have replaced the original springs, shocks and struts with lowering springs (about 1 1/4" drop) and new shocks, the ride is ruff at best. Does any one know of a shock/ spring that will work with the lowered springs for the lowsey roads in NJ.

Thanks in advance
Ed
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Now driving a 1997 850 T5 Wagon. Sold 197,00 miles 1993 940 Wagon 'the shagon wagon'








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    shocks and struts 850

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jul 23 12:50 CST 2007
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    The lower the car, the rougher the ride. Try some larger wheels with a smaller ratio and the ride gets even rougher.

    Bilstein TC shocks deliver a pretty good compromise, but with your lowering springs you are going to ride rough anyway.

    Klaus
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