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harsh ride quality in rear of 850 wagon 850

posted by  crazy driving on  Thu Sep 23 15:58 CST 2004
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The rear of my 96 850 Turbo wagon is riding very harsh and rough - rattling and clanking, making an uncomfortable driving experience.

I just replaced the rear shocks with new HD Bilsteins. The ride quality got a little better, but not very much. What else could be the problem? Springs?

Thanks in advance!

Patrick








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    harsh ride quality in rear of 850 wagon 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be firetech on  Mon Sep 27 05:44 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    I know it sounds stupid, but I almost didn't buy my current 850 wagon due to a harsh ride. I bought it anyways and started looking, finally I checked the rear tire pressures and they were a little high, brought them back to normal and the car was fine. Just a thought. I couldn't believe how much difference a few pounds made! Keeping the fuel tank full also helps the ride.








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    harsh ride quality in rear of 850 wagon 850

    posted by  jthorner on  Fri Sep 24 04:53 CST 2004
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    Have any modifications been done? Performance springs, heavier sway bar, etc.?

    Another thought is the shocks themselves. I put KYBs on the back of my '96 850 sedan and I like their ride quality better than the factory units.

    If you have rattles and clunks, then either something is loose and/or there are worn out bushings.

    Finally, if the front shocks are worn out you can get some strange effects at the rear of the car.

    A thorough examination of all suspension parts is called for.

    John







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      harsh ride quality in rear of 850 wagon 850

      posted by  crazy driving on  Fri Sep 24 11:22 CST 2004
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      John,

      No, no mods. It does, however, have low-pro tires on it, which probably contributes to the harshness. But I wouldn't think they would affect the ride that much.

      I will check all those things you mentioned. Thanks!

      Patrick








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    harsh ride quality in rear of 850 wagon 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be Stormin Norman on  Fri Sep 24 01:52 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    Worn upper shock mounts is the 1st thing to check, should be replaced with the shocks.








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    harsh ride quality in rear of 850 wagon 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be 93 & 97 850's on  Thu Sep 23 23:31 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    welcome to the 850 its brutal how harsh it is
    you may need control arm bushings and new shocks







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