To me the wagon springs seem really soft and mushy, i have replaced the shocks (Turbo Boge) about 900 miles ago...I am going with the IPD sways because the car isnt that sure of itself in corners, and turns... I barely put pressure on the Lt. or Rt. fender and the car can be compressed..I am 250 lbs. 6'5 though...I was wondering if the sways will grant me much better footing by themselves, or should i step to a harder or newer OEM spring? will the sways and old springs hate each other, i dont think they will, but i dont know how volvos repsond to these upgrades...i have heard great things about sways, but dont know if this how soggy the springs always are or if our springs wear soft after a certain amount of age and or mileage...(1989 245 5speed N/A, 185,000)

Thank you!

I dont really want to tear into the shock, springs again but to make it a much better handling car i sure will!

Robert

I put Bilstein HDs and overload springs in my 87 245. When empty with no gas in the tank, the car is a little jumpy on bumpy roads. With a full tank and one occupant, the car handles fine, and with a full load of passengers plus a few hundred pounds on the hitch it really handles great and never sags in the rear. At the same time as the springs and shocks I also moved to Yoko Avid Touring tires, P 195/70r14, which have a good load rating and have performed very well. The upgrades have alleviated my worries when hauling loads.

kourt
87 245
Austin, TX

Go with the IPD overload springs. I just installed a set on my 89 240 sedan and am very happy with the result. Not too stiff and increases load carrying capacity. I plan on towing a small trailer and my 14 and 16 year old boys are almost 6' tall so I needed a boost in the rear. Hope this helps.

Aloha,
Mike H

I am also fixing to change swaybars but I am going with the Turbo bars. I can tell you this. I replaced my front struts and rear shocks with Bilstein HD. The thing handles like a go-cart. By the way I am about the same weight. I can push on any fender and the car goes down slightly. Some people say the ride is too stiff but asI have said before I like a good handeling car. My comfort comes second but then again I think the car rides very well.. Ok just my opinion... Let us know if you install the bars.

hi there last car i put new shocks only. this car im saving for new springs and shocks.