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91 945T rear shocks & springs 900

I have a 91 945T with 220k, the rear springs are sagging and the shocks are leaking. From reading from all the posts here and at TurboBricks I have decided on Bilsteins Touring shocks. However, it seems that all the info I have come across is about lowering the car, I don't want this. I may on occassion tow a tent trailer. But, for the most part this is a family vehicle and I want it to be comfortable. My question is: what would be a good set of springs? As is normal, I don't want to spend a lot of money. I have seen FCgrotton and they have ScanTech springs for about $40 each. I'm also familiar with the quailty of some ScantTech items, are their springs of decent quality? Otherwise, can you please point me in the right direction?








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91 945T rear shocks & springs 900

Ditto here: I have Scantech springs on two cars and they're fine.
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91 945T rear shocks & springs 900

I've put ScanTech springs (regular in the front/HD in the rear) on 2 945s. I'm very happy with the results. I would highly recommend the HD springs for the rear. When I load the car for a family trip (2 kids, 2 adults, all the associated equipment) the rear end still sags a little with HD springs. I'm sure I'd be miffed with the results if I had gone with the standard springs.

I also have Bilstein Touring shocks & struts on my car. They're great.

Jeff Pierce
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'93 945 Turbo (201K miles), '93 945 (140K miles/I maintain for a family member), '93 945 Turbo (sold w 145K miles), '92 Mercedes 190E (174K miles), '85 Jeep CJ-7 w/ Fisher plow (225K miles), '53 Willys Overland w/ Fisher plow (sold to a loving home)








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91 945T rear shocks & springs 900

This is the info I was after, thanks.







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