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PastelCo Oct 25th, 2021 13:52

Looking to go lower...
 
I've done some research on what lowering springs and shocks work well with 740 estates and there appears to be 2 good options. A choice between Bilstein B4 shocks or GAZ ones and -40mm IPD springs all round or -60/40 springs from Classicswede. The Bilstein shocks appear like a good shout but I'm unsure about the springs, does anyone run any of these setups on their car who can post a picture of what they look like? I just think -60mm on the front is a bit too low. If anyone could recommend a good setup I'd love to hear it! :regular_smile:

griston64 Oct 25th, 2021 14:05

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Originally Posted by PastelCo (Post 2779918)
I've done some research on what lowering springs and shocks work well with 740 estates and there appears to be 2 good options. A choice between Bilstein B4 shocks or GAZ ones and -40mm IPD springs all round or -60/40 springs from Classicswede. The Bilstein shocks appear like a good shout but I'm unsure about the springs, does anyone run any of these setups on their car who can post a picture of what they look like? I just think -60mm on the front is a bit too low. If anyone could recommend a good setup I'd love to hear it! :regular_smile:

I'm B4 Bilstein with 40mm Lesjosfors lowering springs all round. I wouldnt want to go any lower as it's a bit tight underneath

https://i.postimg.cc/s21wR407/40mm.jpg

griston64 Oct 25th, 2021 14:08

other sidehttps://i.postimg.cc/RC83PQw2/40mm_2.jpg :teeth_smile:

TonyS9 Oct 25th, 2021 14:35

40mm is a good compromise IMO, still have difficulty getting the jack in.

PastelCo Oct 25th, 2021 14:57

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Originally Posted by griston64 (Post 2779920)
I'm B4 Bilstein with 40mm Lesjosfors lowering springs all round. I wouldnt want to go any lower as it's a bit tight underneath

https://i.postimg.cc/s21wR407/40mm.jpg

I haven't heard of Lesjosfors springs before, but 40mm seems like the perfect size. Thanks for the response and awesome car!

Challo Oct 25th, 2021 15:04

You can get them at https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...08b84e28f40166

They have Kilen springs which I believe also lower the car 40mm.

griston64 Oct 25th, 2021 16:11

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Originally Posted by Challo (Post 2779946)
You can get them at https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...08b84e28f40166

They have Kilen springs which I believe also lower the car 40mm.

That's where I got mine :teeth_smile:

griston64 Oct 25th, 2021 16:14

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Originally Posted by TonyS9 (Post 2779933)
40mm is a good compromise IMO, still have difficulty getting the jack in.

I found that. I recently bought this jack which is ideal

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352309515...oAAOSwGLVfxQvl

jpliddy Oct 25th, 2021 18:55

wheels
 
those wheels are the best ive seen mark . had the pleasure of seeing them on a 900 at the V.O.C. rally few years back now they are the best .
only my personal opinion

Laird Scooby Oct 25th, 2021 19:42

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Originally Posted by PastelCo (Post 2779945)
I haven't heard of Lesjosfors springs before, but 40mm seems like the perfect size. Thanks for the response and awesome car!

Lesjofors made the springs the car left the factory with and are OEM suppliers to several other companies besides Volvo. They also have subsidiaries called Kilen and Suplex. All make springs to OEM standard.


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