RWD Newsletter June 09
Page 6: Overload Coils, Trailer Hitches, Tailgate Repair

Travel is dangerous enough without sagging or overloaded rear springs. ipd overload springs keep you riding level. They’re 20% stiffer than stock springs and they help maintain the original ride height (can raise some cars as much as 1/2”). The design assures a good ride, even when your Volvo is free of cargo. Safely increase load capacity by 300 pounds. Our overloads are commonly used as replacements for worn or sagging stock springs. Many owners that have made the upgrade report significant handling improvements. Prices are for a pair of springs.

*760 series require rear shock update. Not available for 1988-90 760, 940SE and 780 sedans.

Custom-built hitch installs easily to your Volvo’s frame and will handle 3500 lb. gross trailer weight and 300 lb. tongue weight. 1-1/4” receiver accepts 3/4” shank ball (buy the size that fits your trailer tongue), 2” with 3/4” shank is most popular (available below). Ball sold separately.

*May require slight modification of lower bumper cover on some models.

Plug the opening to help keep debris and water from entering the receiver when not in use and also provides a cleaner appearance. For 1-1/4” hitches.

Stop using the stick! Replace your trunk shocks and fix the problem for good! Tailgate and trunk supports don’t last forever. They can age slowly or fail suddenly with sudden temperature changes. You’ll realize the failure immediately when the lid suddenly contacts you, usually in the head! Then you’ll get your next shock. The cost for a pair of original equipment gas springs can run as high as $150. Our suggestion? Buy our reasonably priced replacements and save!

*You must retain ball end of OE locking lift and install on #1254916 (buy two).

	*For If you have a 1984 or 1985 model, you’ll need to check the wiring harness under the headliner to be sure you order the correct part. If they look like the ones shown above, use 1985-93 parts. If they are black square/rectangular connectors, use the parts for 1975-84.

Having electrical problems with tailgate accessories? Maybe your hinges have become worn, severing wires. Even if the hinges look okay, normal use can cause the wires that run through the tailgate hinges to break and fail. If the rear wiper, defrost, power lock or license plate light have stopped working on your wagon, a new replacement harness could be the answer. Rubber gaskets not included.

If you own a 700 or 900 series Volvo wagon, there’s a good chance that the plastic interior tailgate panel is breaking away from the tailgate. This common problem is caused by repeated slamming of the tailgate which causes the mounting brackets to fail. To replace the complete cover would cost $160.00. Now you can permanently repair your broken panel with ipd’s repair kit for only $19.00. This kit includes improved metal mounting brackets, screws, new attaching clips, and instructions. Takes 30 minutes to install with common hand tools and a drill.