Elsa the Volvo 740 gets New Suspension Springs

Replacing the rear suspension coil springs on the Volvo 745 wagon/estate. I originally had Nivomat shock absorbers on this car and swapped them for standard ones, so I decided to buy standard springs to match them. I also doing a little Fluid Filming whilst in the area.

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[enriquelopez]

Those type of self leveling shocks sound like the ones fitted to the 760 series

[jukkaniemi]

A much more educational video than, for example, autodoc's videos on how to change spark plugs through the exhaust pipe without damaging the catalytic converter. Keep up good job and videos, thank you.

[cheduk]

Loving the hand gestures :-) You are not a hand model or a magician in your daily life are you? :-) Great how to, but your forgot the classic line 'refitting is the reverse of removal'!

[mathuetax]

I recall having a customer back when I worked as a mechanic that wanted these self-levelling shocks replaced (this was not a Volvo), when he heard what they cost I think he had a minor stroke.

[brndnoe]

Schönes Video, hinten zu wechseln ist auch eine der einfachen Arbeiten am Volvo. Hab ich bei Erik auch schon gemacht 😎

[SimpsonsClassics]

I think you have smashed a “how to” I loved it aha great video as always 👍

[RichieRouge]

Haha loved the How To Guide 🤣🤣 those new springs have more turns of metal so firmer. Rear springs and shocks are usually a lot easier than front struts lol Awesome video as always fella!

[inMotionOutdoors]

Would love to see some Volvo rescue videos / will it start

[mortimergladbreath]

The suspense is killing me! Did the ride improve with the new springs?

[standbanger]

Get some "vac tan: rust killer, best thing i have ever found for rust, expensive but good stuff!

[jackharriet]

Well done with the plummy accent commentary - please continue this it's very helpful.
When I did this same conversion I had to get a rear anti-roll bar - apparently they don't have those if they've got Nivs - are you doing this?
And this opens up a debate which no doubt other RWD Volvo drivers have experience with: standard vs heavy duty rear springs. The main point of Nivs was that the rear self-levels if there is a load. But when I put in standard estate springs and stock Sachs shocks, (240 estate) the rear droops badly if there's more than a medium load in the back (But it rides nicely if there's no much in the back). The common cheaper option to remedy this is heavy duty cargo rear springs and standard shocks - though the complaint is usually that they are harsh and the rear bounces around, particularly with no load. Another other option is air shocks and standard springs - but they were becoming hard to get hold of (for a 240, don't know about a 7/940). What have others done about this?

[bodhi_db]

I see you're working on your RP for when the channel hits 10k :D Only professional production of the highest quality after that.

[marigner]

Which engine did we listen to at the end ?

[fannycraddock]

Loving the new style voice over - lol! So Sledge is there now less bounce to the ounce?

[jarmo]

Do you have tutorial for front springs?

[jackjacko]

Haines Workshop Manuals had to put the following to cover themselves with first instructions when removing engine. “ Lift the Bonnet………..etc. “.

[HorsepowerDashcam]

Cranking out them videos before moving, eh?
I mean I like it :)

[Parknest]

Sledge, I've been in the same situation with my XC90. It started when it failed the MoT with (among other things) a leaky rear shock absorber. I soon found out that it had Nivomats (Volvo's self-levelling shock absorber) which were fitted to all UK-spec XC90s and cost about £300 each! There's no aftermarket ones so you have to get genuine Volvo ones. Like you, I renew shock absorbers in pairs so it worked out cheaper to fit standard springs and shocks. You have to match the springs to the shock absorbers. I ended up having to farm out the job to my local garage because I was struggling to remove the top nut on one of the shock absorbers. It is all documented in Part 19 of my XC90 videos.

[oldstartsdonesmart]

Love your content and presentation skills...I would suggest stretching each video to closer to 30 minutes if possible to allow for more "how to" "fun". I really never get tired of seeing different hosts doing essentially the same steps over and over with the same results (insanity?)😃 Anyway, don't know what other constraints you have on you day-to-day, but will always take more of the cars and your wrenching skills if you have the time. Best regards! 👍

[JordanJank]

"Same size springs" ofc they are, they haven't been compressed a million times though so their stiff, Then you back the car out at the end like you gave it a new paint job. Jump up and down on it again... didn't even show the results like 😕