Front suspension overhaul - Page 2

classicswede · Jun 5th, 2016, 00:06

Looks like 140 to me nut as already said its had some mods

truckdoctor · Jun 23rd, 2016, 16:31

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Originally Posted by mocambique-amazone

Have a closer look! It is definitely not a Amazon one. It is from a 140 or 164. If vented disc it is from a 164, non vented from a 164. The bracket to mount the brake caliper and the hub are one peace -> 140/164. The parts where the crpss member is screwed to the body is 140/164 too, Amazon is completely different. I'm really interested to know about the r&p steering. Looks good in geometry, so fare I can have a look on this pics. Do you find any marks/sign or anything to know from which company this rack and pinion is orginally truckdoctor?
The anti roll is not from a 140/164.
Regards, Kay

As far as I'm aware the steering rack is either Ford Mondeo or Granada. You have to understand this is in a left hand drive vehicle, and as yet don't know if the rack has been inverted and rotated or if it's a left hand drive rack. Strip down begins very soon, so hopefully I'll find out.

truckdoctor · Jun 23rd, 2016, 16:38

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Originally Posted by classicswede

Looks like 140 to me nut as already said its had some mods

I have just taken this for a drive before repairing and it is like driving a boat, wallowing all over the place so stiffer springs will be required and a rear ARB. Are there suspension tuning parts available for the 140? springs and shocks etc????????

classicswede · Jun 24th, 2016, 00:10

I do lots of suspension upgrades for 140's

truckdoctor · Jul 3rd, 2016, 20:28

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Originally Posted by classicswede

I do lots of suspension upgrades for 140's

I'd be interested in tougher shock absorbers if you could PM prices please.

truckdoctor · Jul 3rd, 2016, 20:31

Today the strip down began with firstly removing the wheel one side only to find the locking wheel nut screwed on by two threads only, so not a good start and some strange tapered washers to make up the difference in nut to hole diameters.

truckdoctor · Jul 3rd, 2016, 20:55

This is the picture of the offside stub axle, is it Volvo 140?

classicswede · Jul 3rd, 2016, 23:02

Yes 140 stub axle and caliper

truckdoctor · Jul 4th, 2016, 15:24

Removing the lower wishbone and I noticed a washer missing or is this the correct assembly??

Also the coils spring is cut , not too sure why

classicswede · Jul 4th, 2016, 15:56

I dont think there is normally a washer there.

The spring will have been cut in aid of a litle lowering

Jun 5th, 2016, 00:06	#11
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 10:25 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Looks like 140 to me nut as already said its had some mods __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jun 24th, 2016, 00:10	#14
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 10:25 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I do lots of suspension upgrades for 140's __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jul 3rd, 2016, 23:02	#18
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 10:25 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Yes 140 stub axle and caliper __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jul 4th, 2016, 15:56	#20
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 10:25 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I dont think there is normally a washer there. The spring will have been cut in aid of a litle lowering __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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