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960 wagon rear shocks

posted by  bolgar on  Mon Apr 17 15:30 CST 2006
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I have a '97 960 wagon with non-nivomat shocks. I want the rear end to sit up higher. Right now it seems too low. What can I put on her? Load levelers? My goal is to have the rear sit a bit higher than the front. Please send recommendations.








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    960 wagon rear shocks

    posted by  B.C. on  Mon Apr 17 18:33 CST 2006
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    You might consider getting rear tires one size larger than the fronts.

    I did that on by 1986 244 and it worked OK. I am not sure of the clearance problems in the 965, only that the 205/70-R14 works fine on the 240.

    Good Luck,

    Bob

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    960 wagon rear shocks

    posted by  poolman on  Mon Apr 17 16:34 CST 2006
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    You have two choices-OEM or Monroe-thats all-Have Monroe on my 97 wagon and to me they are much better than what came on the car.
    Hope that helps
    Poolman








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      960 wagon rear shocks

      posted by  bolgar on  Tue Apr 18 13:25 CST 2006
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      Thanks for the replies. I'll look into the Monroe shocks. Bigger tires are not an option, as I recently bought new rubber all the way around.







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