Installed IPD rear overload springs

IPD/TME lowering springs in the front, with IPD 240 wagon overload springs in the back.  Now that’s some rake!

Stiffened up the back end MUCH more than the old IPD 240 sedan overload springs I had in there before.  Makes it kind of twitchy; handles more like a truck.  Overall, I liked the handling and ride height of the sedan overload springs much better, but I want the extra carrying capacity of the wagon version.  Hopefully the springs will settle down a bit as I break them in.

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4 Responses to “Installed IPD rear overload springs”

  • John L. Says:
    November 21st, 2012 at 12:58 am

    Adam, wish I could say that they settle down. We had them in the silver ’84 245GL for about a year or so after getting the car. I took them out and reverted to stock 245 rear coils. It was just too painful to drive otherwise. Granted, the car has Bilstein TC’s, which are somewhat closer to KYB’s in stiffness than the HD’s.

    -J

  • Ian Says:
    September 24th, 2012 at 8:06 am

    The stance looks great. I put wagon rear springs under my 244 to get a similar stance about a year ago. Saggy rear-ends are never a good thing.

  • shifty Says:
    July 26th, 2012 at 8:24 am

    I’m very curious to see if they settle down. The rear is drooping on my 245 – needs bushing, shocks and springs. I’m just not sure what springs and shocks to use!

  • Bill Says:
    July 23rd, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    Your wagon looks fantastic!

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