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Rear Spring Options? 700 1988

posted by  Big Harry on  Fri Sep 14 12:36 CST 2007
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I am thinking about pressing the 88 765 into service for the cross country trip since it is a much better road car than either the 245 or the 944. I do need to replace the rear springs but am having difficulty finding a listing on anyone's parts site for the wagon, although a multitude are available for the sedan. Is there a difference in the spring rate between the body styles?

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Will Dallas, www.willdallas.us, www.willdallas.org, www.willdallas.com 86 245 DL 222K miles, 93 940 260K miles, 88 765 GLE 152K miles








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    Rear Spring Options? 700 1988

    uid 5322's pic
    posted by  alschnertz on  Fri Sep 14 12:51 CST 2007
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    Absolutely.

    I decided to purchase a set of overload coils locally for my wagon.
    Put them on a day before leaving for vacation.
    The car still sat at about the right height when unloaded.
    But after putting our gear in at 11:00 pm and setting out, it was clear that the springs were wrong.
    Bounced off the cushions for 1500 miles. After we got back, I put the original factory springs back on and returned the overload coils. The dummy at the place where I bought them told me he couldn't find springs for the wagon that first time so he gave me sedan springs. Then said "duh, I figured they were probably the same even though they had different numbers." What a jerk.

    Next day I ordered IPD overload coils. They are great. A little stiffer unloaded than stock but not what I consider harsh. When loaded, it is very smooth.
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    Tom - '60 544, '68 220S, '70 145S, '86 745T, '06 Mazda MPV








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      Rear Spring Options? 700 1988

      posted by  Big Harry on  Sat Sep 15 13:54 CST 2007
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      Thanks Tom,

      I'll get over to IPD right now!

      Regards,
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      Will Dallas, www.willdallas.us, www.willdallas.org, www.willdallas.com 86 245 DL 222K miles, 93 940 260K miles, 88 765 GLE 152K miles







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