Front Suspension

adieu · Dec 21st, 2003, 14:57

Just wondering if anyone has any advice about suspension bushes, Mine seem alittle worn and i was wondering if i should fit standard volvo parts or if someone makes a better replacement?

Also wondering about the springs..I recently replaced my shocks but thinking of doing the springs too. Can i fit lowering/sport springs to my 850 T5R? or would i need to peplace the real shocks (i beleive it has self leveling suspension, is there a way to find out?)

If anyone can help this would be great or point me in the direction of a dealer...many thanks.

Iain

Simon Linton · Dec 21st, 2003, 16:12

I've just had the polyurethane bushes fitted from Kalmar Union - I'd heard at the BKV that there were harshness issues with these bushes and was a bit apprehensive, but I've had no problems from them at all.

Having said that, I haven't noticed much change in the handling either, so the benefit may well be mostly the longer-lasting material unless you have particularly soft bushes as standard.

Dec 21st, 2003, 14:57	#1
adieu Master Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2021 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: swindon	Front Suspension Just wondering if anyone has any advice about suspension bushes, Mine seem alittle worn and i was wondering if i should fit standard volvo parts or if someone makes a better replacement? Also wondering about the springs..I recently replaced my shocks but thinking of doing the springs too. Can i fit lowering/sport springs to my 850 T5R? or would i need to peplace the real shocks (i beleive it has self leveling suspension, is there a way to find out?) If anyone can help this would be great or point me in the direction of a dealer...many thanks. Iain __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… That’s what gets you. A turbo: Exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster

Dec 21st, 2003, 16:12	#2
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	RE: Front Suspension I've just had the polyurethane bushes fitted from Kalmar Union - I'd heard at the BKV that there were harshness issues with these bushes and was a bit apprehensive, but I've had no problems from them at all. Having said that, I haven't noticed much change in the handling either, so the benefit may well be mostly the longer-lasting material unless you have particularly soft bushes as standard.

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