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Old 02-12-2006, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MTUpower
I put non turbo front wagon springs and the smallest caps they make on my '82 wagon. Previously it drove like a bus on the interstate, now it's tight and handles much better. My 80 TD ran so much better at high speed it was silly so I entertained and then did this swap. Worked great. No HD shocks on wagons... it's a no no with the SLS.
I have two 123 wagons, a '79 (with '85 turbo engine) and an '85 Federal. I've always wondered why the '79 feels tighter and handles better than the '85, and felt that the springs in the '79 are stiffer. Are you saying the non turbo springs are stiffer or have a different spring rate?

I've even thought about finding some alternative springs and replacing the ones in the '85 it just feels too soft.
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