765 88 rear suspension

[sandrock740]

Hi guys well i am planning to buy an 88 765T but need a little advice first can i change the IRS to solid axle from a 745 or what can i do instead

 

[lummert]

Supposedly it can, but is it worth all the work?

 

[blu92in99]

If it's a 765 (wagon) then it already has a solid axle. You'll just need normal wagon springs and shocks to replace the Nivomat setup.

 

[thelostartof]

Are you even sure the 765 has IRS? Iirc in the older models only the sedans had IRS. All of the wagons were solid axle with the option of nivomats.

 

[sandrock740]

I just the 765 in photos i was planning today see it

 

[sandrock740]

And yes is wagon 1988 765T

 

[sandrock740]

I talk to the guy and yes is solid axle

 

[Mueller]

Why would someone want to ruin a car and change it over to a solid axle?

 

[sandrock740]

Well at least is solid axle i only need to change the nivomats i have a set of kilen wagon springs that i buy by mistake i only need the shocks

 

[OldGrandpaTune]

I have an 88 765 and it is live axle. The nivomats were shot, but installed the ipd kit in three hours.

It remains the single best update to my car.

The old spring comes right out and the new one goes in with no compressor tool needed. Just put the jack where I have mine in the photo to help align the hole for the shock.

 

[sandrock740]

Thanks for the pics

 

[lummert]

I also have an 88 765. The Kileen springs and KYB Gas-A-Just shocks were new when I got the car 8 years ago.