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Old Jun 21st, 2009, 11:10   #1
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Anyone know the best place to try (except volvo) for a set of standard front spring for the 850 r ? I had a look in the usual places,pfv,ebay etc but they dont list them for this model,any ideas?

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Hi all,
Anyone know the best place to try (except volvo) for a set of standard front spring for the 850 r ? I had a look in the usual places,pfv,ebay etc but they dont list them for this model,any ideas?

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Strangely enough I have just replaced my shocks and springs from my 850R. However I am not willing to split the set as the front shocks are less then 6 months old and the rest has covered just over 101k.
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Strangely enough I have just replaced my shocks and springs from my 850R. However I am not willing to split the set as the front shocks are less then 6 months old and the rest has covered just over 101k.
How much do you want for the lot then?
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£150 posted this will include the front springs/newish shocks http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-850-INC-...3%3A1|294%3A50 Rear springs and good working nivomats rear shocks
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Ill check with local motor factors tomorrow to see if they can get the springs but if not i might get back to you. cheers
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PM Rufe on here for genuine Volvo parts, you might be surprised at the price he can do.
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