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posted by  bustednutz on  Sun Oct 29 10:13 CST 2006
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Would a pair of brand new Moog Wagon springs make the rear end of a Sedan look too high? Or isn't there too much difference in Wagon v. Sedan spring length? These are regular, not overload springs.








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    posted by  jthorner on  Sun Oct 29 11:56 CST 2006
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    Unless you have a special reason (trailering, etc.) I wouldn't put wagon springs on a sedan. I would try some of the variable rate sedan springs available at rockauto.com and other places.

    I see no good reason to jack up the rear end of a 240 and lots of reasons not to.

    If you are looking for crisper handling then uprated sway bars and fresh high quality shock absorbers are the place to start.

    John







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    posted by  pageda on  Sun Oct 29 10:33 CST 2006
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    Wagon springs will raise the rear end about an inch and a half or so. I have wagon springs on 2 sedans and today put a set of overload sedan springs on another sedan. The rear is up a bit but when you load them down with cargo or people it does not sag. I like them. Dan








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      posted by  bustednutz on  Sun Oct 29 10:59 CST 2006
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      Does the car look awkward when empty? Its usually just me driving it.








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        posted by  pageda on  Sun Oct 29 11:11 CST 2006
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        I don't think it looks awkward, to me it looks healthy. I'd rather see the rear end up than sagging. Dan








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          posted by  scorron on  Sun Oct 29 11:22 CST 2006
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          Here's a question then: Dan, does your sedan handle any tighter in corners with the wagon springs? I may be able to scrounge some free wagon springs, was wondering if it would improve handling, unloaded OR loaded.
          --
          Sean - now frolicking in the Land of a Thousand 240's (aka, Fredericksburg) thrice a week.








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            posted by  pageda on  Sun Oct 29 11:35 CST 2006
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            It probably does not improve handling if you are into autocross, lower at both ends is the way to go. I don't think it degrades handling for everyday street use. I have IPD sway bars on all my 240s and quality shocks. The junk yard is the place to get them cheaply and they work fine. I kept a set or rear wagon springs from my dearly departed (de-parted in many ways) 85 245. Dan







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