Sagging bottom :-)

TANK · Nov 18th, 2008, 22:20

Hello Gents
My 240 estate, 1992 2.3 has begun to sag at the arse end, is this caused by old tired springs or shocks? what can i do to get her back to her normal ride height?
any advice welcome
Thanks
Tank

Mike1967 · Nov 18th, 2008, 22:28

Tired springs can make this happen . If you buy new springs dont worry when the old ones look longer than the new ones .

TANK · Nov 18th, 2008, 23:18

Thanks for that Stiggy, why would the old springs be longer than the new one's?
would have thought it would be the other way round?
regards
Tank

Mike1967 · Nov 18th, 2008, 23:39

I know it sounds crazy doesnt it . But thats what happens , dont ask me why though .

Paul240480 · Nov 19th, 2008, 08:43

Hello, try this tread.

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=50678

Cheers

TANK · Nov 20th, 2008, 22:54

Thanks for the replies gents, very helpfull
Regards
Tank

TANK · Dec 10th, 2008, 22:38

Hello gents
Thanks for the helpful replies to my original question,
i bought two new heavy duty springs from partsforvolvosonline.com and she is sorted, back to her normal ride height, maybe a few mill higher, and i have to say thankyou to partsforvolvosonline, superb service, super quick delivery, will try them first for anything else my 240 needs in the future.
Thanks again gents
Tank

the_traveller · Dec 13th, 2008, 10:32

Hows the ride? I have been looking at the HD springs to solve my volvo sag, If there stiffer does it feel any different?

Paul240480 · Dec 13th, 2008, 10:50

IMHO you do not really need HD springs unless you intend to use the car fully loaded 24/7. Standard springs (& maybe replacement bushes whilst your're at it) will majorly improve handling & ride). HDs will give a harsher a ride.
But obviously the final decision is one for you.

Good Luck.

honestjoe · Dec 13th, 2008, 16:12

Hi everyone!!...i put HD springs on my old bus and all i can say is i can feel a real difference to the handling..my old bus was in a sorry state before work carried out..it has a fair bit of weight in it most of the time..not over the back axle most of the time..but comes into its own carrying cement and sand etc..i cannot comment about normal use springs...HD springs just give the option for either conditions..cheers hj....hi paul!...whats occuring with the gunsons: bleed kit...gossip gossip!

Nov 18th, 2008, 22:20	#1
TANK Tank Last Online: Aug 9th, 2011 00:17 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guernsey	Sagging bottom :-) Hello Gents My 240 estate, 1992 2.3 has begun to sag at the arse end, is this caused by old tired springs or shocks? what can i do to get her back to her normal ride height? any advice welcome Thanks Tank

Nov 19th, 2008, 08:43	#5
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Hello, try this tread. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=50678 Cheers __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Dec 10th, 2008, 22:38	#7
TANK Tank Last Online: Aug 9th, 2011 00:17 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guernsey	saggy bottom now sorted Hello gents Thanks for the helpful replies to my original question, i bought two new heavy duty springs from partsforvolvosonline.com and she is sorted, back to her normal ride height, maybe a few mill higher, and i have to say thankyou to partsforvolvosonline, superb service, super quick delivery, will try them first for anything else my 240 needs in the future. Thanks again gents Tank

Dec 13th, 2008, 10:32	#8
the_traveller Master Member Last Online: Dec 4th, 2023 14:52 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: oakworth	Hows the ride? I have been looking at the HD springs to solve my volvo sag, If there stiffer does it feel any different? __________________ I have a beard, drive a volvo estate and listen to Terry Wogan. Oh dear....

Dec 13th, 2008, 10:50	#9
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	IMHO you do not really need HD springs unless you intend to use the car fully loaded 24/7. Standard springs (& maybe replacement bushes whilst your're at it) will majorly improve handling & ride). HDs will give a harsher a ride. But obviously the final decision is one for you. Good Luck. __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Nov 18th, 2008, 22:28	#2
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Tired springs can make this happen . If you buy new springs dont worry when the old ones look longer than the new ones .

Nov 18th, 2008, 23:18	#3
TANK Tank Last Online: Aug 9th, 2011 00:17 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guernsey	Thanks for that Stiggy, why would the old springs be longer than the new one's? would have thought it would be the other way round? regards Tank

Nov 18th, 2008, 23:39	#4
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	I know it sounds crazy doesnt it . But thats what happens , dont ask me why though .

Nov 20th, 2008, 22:54	#6
TANK Tank Last Online: Aug 9th, 2011 00:17 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guernsey	Thanks for the replies gents, very helpfull Regards Tank

Dec 13th, 2008, 16:12	#10
honestjoe MY 240 DRIVES ME! Last Online: Jun 1st, 2024 02:16 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ashford kent View Photos By: honestjoe	Hi everyone!!...i put HD springs on my old bus and all i can say is i can feel a real difference to the handling..my old bus was in a sorry state before work carried out..it has a fair bit of weight in it most of the time..not over the back axle most of the time..but comes into its own carrying cement and sand etc..i cannot comment about normal use springs...HD springs just give the option for either conditions..cheers hj....hi paul!...whats occuring with the gunsons: bleed kit...gossip gossip!

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