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posted by  billy242 on  Sat May 29 18:48 CST 2004
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Hi all, I am new to the brickboard and a 1st time volvo owner. I just got a 1980 242DL about 3 weeks ago, and want to improve the suspenion since it is all original and a little loose and mushy feeling (and has about 300K miles on it). I have been reading that many people prefer the Bilstein shocks/struts, but I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Tokico high performance shocks and struts in the Volvos? I have the Tokico's in my 1977 Datsun 280Z, and they are incredible in that car. My next question relates to rear springs. I was wondering if the rear coil springs from a 245 wagon are stiffer than those in a 242 or 244, and will they bolt into the 242? Last, what is the best source for polyurethane bushings for the suspension? I am on kind of a tight budget (3 cars to maintain is enough to keep anybody on a tight budget), so any tips on how to improve my suspension for the least amount of money would be greatly appreciated.

Billy McCaskill
1980 242DL (mostly original)
1977 Datsun 280Z (with chevy 383 engine!)
1967 Ford Fairlane 500 2dr sedan (all original, 49K actual miles!)





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