right told landog sorted but back to college now. but im going to order some bits once i know what i want.
So, how stiff is the standard volvo suspension, not sure how that should be answerd, and how stiff would it be if it was double stiffness? ill be getting new shock or cheapo gas ones for now off the bay.

im going to try find a scrapped 340/60 to nab the rear leaves to double leave her. im thinking inch lower than it is now, all round and stiffer.

oh yeah, how would one go about sorting out the tappets as it sounds like diesel on a cold morning!

thanks - ben

Just ordered springs and blocks from Dai, and a gasket set from mac, off home now to theoretically get a start on taking rusty bits off! (if the landy doesn't have a tantrum again!)

Ben

Got a good start today, managed to get 1 strut out, and the second is in progress.



the underneath isn't in bad shape, though the bar that the arb mounts to is a bit sketchy, and could do with rebuilding/having the ends refabricated and welded.

also got the cooling fan mounted, should clear enough for the hella grille aswell!!



think the fan is off of a landrover 90, seems to give out enough puff so should be ok.




going alright so far, nothing has been too stuborn to come off!!

Ben

edit - other strut out! the arb bar is pretty mangled on both sides

Had a spurt of boredom after a few pints of stella act-a-twat. got the arb bar, and the arb off. pretty poor state, not sure if its better to rebuild it or get a 'new' one. ideas? its passed my welding skill (ie ive yet to learn!)




on the up side the arb cant be twisted by hand, so thats still good, the bushes look newish. and the rest of the 'chassis' looks spotless, except for a spot of welding on the os sill.
ive had a play with the arb links (giggty) and the ball joints are jerky and pretty stiff so a new set will be orderd come tuesday, along with bottom ball (easy vnd!) joints if i can make pages understand!

Ben

Second strut came out last night, not managed to get some spring compressors so that my next task. took the wishbones and radius arms out and gave them a going over with a wire wheel and a flap wheel thingy. all seems good no major corrosion.




also got some of the wiring done for the fan and test fitted the hella grille, and it fits yay!!!

Ben

rebuilt the radius arms and wishbones with new ball joints, the track rod ends are impossible to get off so think thats a job for the garage when it goes in for mot. just need to get my finger out and write a cheque for dai!




and as proof -


it fits!!!
Ben

I've got some plus inch 220lb front springs if they're any good for ya.
For a 360 got them from the Welshman but never fitted.



Can't see me using them anytime soon.

sven360 wrote:I've got some plus inch 220lb front springs if they're any good for ya.

plus inch?
i was going to take it down 1 just to give it a bit more of a stance.

ive no idea how much 220lb is or how to work it out etc...

Ben

220lb=Stiff!

having thought about it lowering 1'' probably aint the best plan, so a return to normal ride height, (which i assume that will be close too!) would be good for motorways which is where itll spend most of its time!

where abouts are you man, and whats the chances of getting them couriered/meeting you half way for a bit of dodgy dealing?!

Ben

The mighty toon but I tend not to venture south of the Tyne if I can help it.

I have used FilthyJohn couriers plc in the past but he hasn't answered my recent message so I must have huffed him

Perhaps you may care to contact him as I know he loves gallavanting around the country buying stuff and may be able to help ya out.

just ordered kyb excel-g- inserts and new spring cups. happy days

Ben

spring cups are now welded on and ready to go, kybs arrived this morning, now waiting for the springs and she'll be 'done'

cant get to work on the back yet as i have only 2 axel stands, and no second leaves yet. though it will be done asap, need to get her on the road asap due to doing lots of long journey in the landy recently! my hearing could do with a break, and my wallet for that matter!

Ben

just been to the garge to try get them to sort the arb mounting bar and got a quote of about 70-90 quid. which is waaay over the top. anyone got one spare, or know of where they could get one?

drained the coolant this morning and gave it a flush through, nasty black stuff came out from every where, tho i cant get water moving from the copper drain 'tap' thats under the exhaust manifold, ideas?

Ben

I havnt got one, but this cool build thread needs some comments for sure.

So heres one.

Keep up the good work dude.