Hi Folks,

I've got a 1992 245 and have obtained turbo sway bars to install on it. The front will have a 23mm bar and the rear will have a 19mm bar. While doing the installation, is there anything else I should do? Would it make sense to install IPD's cargo wagon springs or install new rear shocks at the same time? Any bushings that I can replace myself? I'm open to suggestions since I'll have the wheels off and things taken apart.

Thanks

Sway bars are so easy to remove and replace that it's not a big timesaver to do anything else while you're at it, though I suppose it might be a good time to replace the rear shocks if you know you need to do it. But even with the rear shocks there is so little labor that you can easily do them another time. For the front sway bar you'll want to use new mounts and new end link grommets.

But it's a good time to take a look at your suspension front and rear to see if there's something that needs your attention soon.

And I suppose it's a good time, with the splash pan off, to tighten up all of the front suspension bolts and nuts, especially if you've noticed any clunking going over bumps at low speeds.

Ideal time to do rear shocks. Have a good look at the big trailer arm bushing and the torque rods. But a 19 mm rear bar, why bother? I'd look for a 21 at least. Not sure about the IPD cargo springs but it would be the time to do springs too, for sure. I put the Volvo overloads in and they are swell. I should have done those when I put the Bils on and that should have gone down when I did the bars, but it was all done separately. If you can bundle all, it is a great time saver. Just hope the TAB bush is good or you will really be in it for a while.

Thanks Rhaire,

I was trying to upgrade my 245 to at least handle like a turbo 245. The 245 turbos had the 19mm rear sway bar right? Did the 21mm rear bar come on turbo sedans? My current rear bar seems to be 17mm or smaller. I'm not sure if my rear shocks and springs are in need of replacement. It visually seems like the driver side rear of the 245 is sagging a little, so I'll try to check for worn bushings while I'm under the car.