Do suspension bushings where needed, avoid polyurethane bushings like the plague if you value comfort, low cabin noise, and original luxury. I have the turbo sways as well on my '89 244 and love them. I would avoid the wagon springs, they will be too stiff. I had to replace my rear springs as they where very mushy. I used Moog Cargo Coils and I like them very much, the back now matches the front. They where around $70 from the local auto parts store. I just went in and ordered them up. Worth every penny. Do also check the torques on the front suspension arm bolts and the 4 front sub-frame bolts and the steering rack U bolts, doing that made a huge improvement in the stiffness and "preciseness" of my front suspension (done soon after I replaced all needed bushings) and eliminated a shaking steering wheel, I had going on at around 80 mph (yes, my 240 goes well over 80, believe it or not!).
Charles

I'm with Yama. I just installed--oh, I dunno--maybe the tenth set of B&G's. These are actually manufactured by Lesjofors, B&G is a distributor (and I'm not sure they have them anymore). They are now being sold in the states as Kilen and FCP Groton stocks them at a good price. I love 'em. I've got a set in a '91 wagon as well as an 83 coupe here at home. Nice ride height. In the wagons, they come out very "flat" as far as rake, which I like for the long roof line. In the sedans they sit higher in back which adds some attitude I like. They ride very nicely. I've used them with KYB's, Tokicos and Bilsteins and each setup provides a different character. Keep in mind that rear bushings in anything older than an 88 are likely to be quite soft, if not shot completely (and even on some newer cars) and you won't get all the handling benefits of the upgrades without changing bushings. I highly recommend urethane for the center trailing arm bushings and the torque rods. As for the turbo anti-sway bars--isn't that a fantastic, budget upgrade? I like the heavier bars too, but for the money, the turbo bars are super. Another great value: iPD's urethane kit for the turbo front bar.
Good luck and happy holidays!
DS

The first most important question is what is your budget for this upgrade? I wouldn't recommend wagon springs. There more designed for load carrying ability then handling. I much perfer the ride of the B&G progressive lowering springs in my 244 vs the springs in my 245.

Assuming that your suspension bushings are good, the next two huge improvements would be:

1: Going to 15 or 16 inch rims, this greatly reduces the sidewall flex of the tire. 15 inch 740 steel rims bolt right up, as do 16 inch Volvo Hydra rims... though the offset is different, it does not seem to cause problems.

2: Going with lowering springs and upgraded shocks/struts. This further reduces body roll and lowers the center of gravity about an inch. If you do this, consider an adjustable panhard bar as well to re-center the rear axle. All is available from IPD.

Wagon springs in the rear will raise the CG and reduce handling.

jorrell


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92 245 250K miles, IPD'd to the hilt, 06 XC70, 00 Eclipse custom Turbo setup...currently taking names and kicking reputations!

The fronts are the same for sedan + wagon, but the rears are stiffer. I'd be a little skeptical about wagon springs from the boneyard, since the newest wagon out there is 15+ years old. News springs aren't that pricey.

As part of your suspension upgrade, make sure you renew bushings front + rear. Needy locations include the aft A-arm bushings up front; in the rear, torque rods, forward trailing arms, and Panhard rod bushings. Use urethane wherever you can, within reason.
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