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Turbo sways and 245 coils are in. All is right with the world. 200 1987

posted by  Rafter Man on  Sun Feb 9 10:27 CST 2003
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Cant say I've done such a simple upgrade and been so happy with the results. Tossed in the front and rear sway bars from a turbo, added some rear coil springs from a wagon new rear shocks also. This is not the same car I've ben driving around. The handling is so much better, also got a slight rise in the rear with the 245 springs. Cant wait to rebuild the front suspension, and bolt on some more goodies Thanx for everybody that tosses in their 2 cents in this forum.

Patrick
Caroline 1987 244DL auto, Virgo rims, turbo sways, 208,000+++








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    Turbo sways and 245 coils are in. All is right with the world. 200 1987

    posted by  Smitty on  Sun Feb 9 12:08 CST 2003
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    About the only other thing I would suggest for your suspension (assuming bushings and ball joints are OK, and you have good tires & wheels) for cheap is the upper strut tower braces. After sway bars, HD springs and bushings I added the upper braces, and I could definitely feel the difference - improved crispness in turn-in response and steering crispness. In contrast, the lower braces (crossmember to rear A-arm bushing mount) added a bit of harshness to the ride (not objectionable) but no apparent improvement in handling. If tax return allows I may treat the 245 to the tower-to-tower upper braces this year.







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    Turbo sways and 245 coils are in. All is right with the world. 200 1987

    posted by  jbowser on  Sun Feb 9 11:33 CST 2003
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    Cool, how much of a rise did you get in the rear with the wagon springs? I have a set I can get my hands on and might put them on when I do my trailing arm bushings as I think my rear (hehe) is sagging a bit more that than what is being caused by the bushings.

    Thanks,

    Justin B.
    83 244 Turbo








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      245 rear coils... 200 1987

      posted by  Goldy on  Sun Feb 9 20:42 CST 2003
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      I replaced the rear coils on my 78 242 with 245 coils - as well, I replaced the front coils with a set from a diesel 244.

      The 245 rear coils did not give much of a lift, but fully loaded -there was no rear end sag. So I added a lift block under the rear coils that gave about a 3" lift.

      The diesel front coils added about a 2 1/2 inch lift.

      The car rides and handle great. Still a few goodies to add.

      The next thing is a tower to tower to firewall brace.







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      Turbo sways and 245 coils are in. All is right with the world. 200 1987

      posted by  Rafter Man on  Sun Feb 9 12:10 CST 2003
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      Hey Justin
      I got a good inch or more with the springs. You could tell from the outside of the car, but when I jumped in it and took a look down the hood, you could definitly tell the difference. I got mine from a yard for $10 for both so it was well worth it. Just wish it wasnt raining when I changed them out. Ah, if only I had a garage now.

      Patrick








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        Turbo sways and 245 coils are in. All is right with the world. 200 1987

        posted by  jbowser on  Sun Feb 9 13:18 CST 2003
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        Yeah, I'm kinda in the same boat but I have a shop with a 57 Chevy as a permenant resident since I stole the battery out of it and put it in the Brick!








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    Turbo sways and 245 coils are in. All is right with the world. 200 1987

    posted by  mkatt on  Sun Feb 9 10:43 CST 2003
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    Patrick,
    I know.Can`t wait till I get to that point myself although I`ve recently done my front end sans springs and shocks. Nonetheless the car feels alot better than it did.
    Next priority is to do the tranny rear bushing/seal, rear axle fluid, gasket/seal then replace the rear calipers/rotors, lines and shocks.
    Good thing is that I can restore this baby and still drive it every day.
    Good luck with yours.

    Jim S `86 245 207k Central CT







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