Stamperman

Hello.

I'm new to the Volvo world.

I've recently purchased a 1996 850 Platinum Turbo Wagon (see pic).

I feel that the car is sitting low in the rear.

After inspection of the rear shocks it seems that the previous

owner swapped out the original self leveling Nivomats with

Bilstien shocks without apparently changing the stock springs

with aftermarket wagon specific springs.

Now, I have a decision to make. And my question is what would

give the car a better ride with decent handling characteristics?

Should I put the original (expensive) Nivos back in or should

I get some aftermarket springs? If so .. Which springs?

Of if I should go with the Nivos ... Where could I get a set

at a reasonable price? They are hard to find online.

Or do I have any other options???

Please help from other wagon owners out there who has

or had the self leveling Nivomats. I'm having a hard

time finding options out there regarding this.

Thanks in advance.

Keep the Bilsteins and buy a decent set of aftermarket springs. The nivo's are outragously expensive. I personally prefer Eibach's, as I think they have the best ride/handeling comprimise. Other spring may give better handleing when driving on the edge, but I don't see the use for them on street driven car.

My $.02