240 General: - Does anyone else have this option fitted? - Page 2

Derek UK · Sep 28th, 2017, 11:53

Ordinary springs are those used with standard shocks. Soft springs are used with Nivomats. If you swap in standard shocks with soft springs, the back end will be lower. If you never load the boot/cargo area or have back seat passengers the ride will be comfortable but a bit uncontrolled at the back. Hard/HD springs generally for Estates that have a lot of heavy loads. Volvo used to list more than one rating of HD springs but probably now only available as aftermarket.

uncle.grumpy · Oct 4th, 2017, 12:27

Years ago I installed HD springs in the rear of my 245. I ended up doing the front as well. I used bilstein shocks all round. I enjoyed the firm ride it gave, but would skip around on gravel and corrorgated roads.

I know it is the other side of the world but these are the springs I used https://kingsprings.com.au/catalogue...-265-1974-1989

AndrewBrown · Oct 4th, 2017, 14:42

http://classic-volvo.com/catalog/pro...ol-p-pc-for-v/

mail order form Scandcar brand new €149.00

Oct 4th, 2017, 12:27	#12
uncle.grumpy Junior Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2017 11:44 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney	Years ago I installed HD springs in the rear of my 245. I ended up doing the front as well. I used bilstein shocks all round. I enjoyed the firm ride it gave, but would skip around on gravel and corrorgated roads. I know it is the other side of the world but these are the springs I used https://kingsprings.com.au/catalogue...-265-1974-1989 Last edited by uncle.grumpy; Oct 4th, 2017 at 12:30. Reason: Add info

Sep 28th, 2017, 11:53	#11
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:24 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Ordinary springs are those used with standard shocks. Soft springs are used with Nivomats. If you swap in standard shocks with soft springs, the back end will be lower. If you never load the boot/cargo area or have back seat passengers the ride will be comfortable but a bit uncontrolled at the back. Hard/HD springs generally for Estates that have a lot of heavy loads. Volvo used to list more than one rating of HD springs but probably now only available as aftermarket.

Oct 4th, 2017, 14:42	#13
AndrewBrown Senior Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2023 00:34 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seaside town Lincs	http://classic-volvo.com/catalog/pro...ol-p-pc-for-v/ mail order form Scandcar brand new €149.00

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