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How can I prepare for rough road driving? 850

posted by  someone claiming to be rickansaldo@yahoo.com on  Wed Jul 9 06:19 CST 2003 [RELATED]

This may or may not be useful. I've had 4 different 850s/S70 in the family and one in particular, seemed to ride really low in the front. The dealership said it was "in spec". Spring rates seem to vary on these cars from year to year. You migh consider new springs...I noticed some heavier duty aftermarket springs on fcpcgroton.com and just order a pair of HD wagon springs for my T5 because I carry some heavier loads...rear springs are only $38 each, whick beats IPDs poor quality overload springs (poor quality in my view because they "rub" the spring mounts...I know these new springs could have the same issue). Other advice...next tire change move up one number in profile...if you are now 195x60x15...go to 195x65x15






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