I am tirelessly looking for new coil springs replacement for my Volvo (5-door 1.6D 54HP 1986), but it is extremely difficult to obtain springs designated as suitable for my car. I would like to learn if there are any cars which are still continued in terms of spare parts and whose coil springs would match these of my Volvo. The parameters I have found in some V3M pdf are:
I would have thought standard petrol 340 springs would do or 360 springs. I would wait for someone with more knowledge on the subject to add their two pence first though.
I appreciate the efforts of all of you, but, like classicswede said, there are differences between models.. I know that mine needs at least one pigtail-type end of coil spring.
mike340 wrote:I appreciate the efforts of all of you, but, like classicswede said, there are differences between models.. I know that mine needs at least one pigtail-type end of coil spring.
I'm not aware of any model ever having a pig tail end, are you sure?
Indeed, the coil spring has got `plain` circular ends. The thing is, I come from Poland and while the springs' price may be bearable, I don't entertain the idea of paying as much for shipping. I will contact that Swedish shop for their price.
Whilst the GLT spring is shorter it is stiffer so only rides a little lower. It would be a good upgrade to slightly firm up the very undersprung front end
