340 track control lower arm help
340 track control lower arm help
hi guys I have a bent n/s lower arm (connects from chassis to ball joint)
Where the bloody hell can I find one? Local parts shops like parkers etc are no use and I cant find anything online.
Before im linched I have used the search tool!
Do anybody make uprated versions?
Don't mind stock but still can't find one!
Does anybody here have a spare?
Any help will be gratefully accepted
Cheers Dan
Where the bloody hell can I find one? Local parts shops like parkers etc are no use and I cant find anything online.
Before im linched I have used the search tool!
Do anybody make uprated versions?
Don't mind stock but still can't find one!
Does anybody here have a spare?
Any help will be gratefully accepted
Cheers Dan
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Re: 340 track control lower arm help
Hi Dan,
Before I lynch you, where are you located. That would be a good starter-for-ten.
(photo courtesy of Adam I think)
I've borrowed this pic, so you can confirm it's the roundy bit and not the lower arm itself (which goes from front subframe to lower ball joint)
In fact, there's lots of good pics in that thread
The control arm/tie rod goes from the lower arm to bracket bolted to the subframe.
The roundy bit is described by Volvo as the rod. The lower wishbone is described by Volvo as the control arm. All very confusing to me.
Anyway, neither part is handed and are the same (I think) for all models. Which is nice.
Before I lynch you, where are you located. That would be a good starter-for-ten.
(photo courtesy of Adam I think)
I've borrowed this pic, so you can confirm it's the roundy bit and not the lower arm itself (which goes from front subframe to lower ball joint)
In fact, there's lots of good pics in that thread
The control arm/tie rod goes from the lower arm to bracket bolted to the subframe.
The roundy bit is described by Volvo as the rod. The lower wishbone is described by Volvo as the control arm. All very confusing to me.
Anyway, neither part is handed and are the same (I think) for all models. Which is nice.
Re: 340 track control lower arm help
Most unique non-service parts for the 300 are no longer available new, but you should be able to get one second hand, they do not commonly need replaced. If you want to uprate one, get a welder.
Ball joints are available. If you have damaged the arm you may have bent the crossmember/bolt/radius arm/radius arm mounting aswell, unless the arm was very weak through rust or it has been hit directly.
I see Macplaxton has replied as I write this, not sure I agree with the correction. The lower arm does go from the subframe to the balljoint, so does the radius arm (on one bolt), if we are being strict about language neither part goes to the chassis. I had assumed the OP was referring to the lower arm and not the radius arm.
A picture of the damaged part is always useful and impressive:)
Ball joints are available. If you have damaged the arm you may have bent the crossmember/bolt/radius arm/radius arm mounting aswell, unless the arm was very weak through rust or it has been hit directly.
I see Macplaxton has replied as I write this, not sure I agree with the correction. The lower arm does go from the subframe to the balljoint, so does the radius arm (on one bolt), if we are being strict about language neither part goes to the chassis. I had assumed the OP was referring to the lower arm and not the radius arm.
A picture of the damaged part is always useful and impressive:)
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
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Re: 340 track control lower arm help
mac calls them (the "rods" something else. We've come up with four different names for the same thing. Hence finding a pics, pointing and arm waving.
I try and not to assume anything - the title says "track control lower arm" and the post "lower-arm" - as the OP could be talking about one bit and we're talking about another. Either way whatever part it is he shouldn't have too much trouble finding one. (or a set as if one is bend then so can the other.
I try and not to assume anything - the title says "track control lower arm" and the post "lower-arm" - as the OP could be talking about one bit and we're talking about another. Either way whatever part it is he shouldn't have too much trouble finding one. (or a set as if one is bend then so can the other.
Re: 340 track control lower arm help
Hi guys cheers for the replies my pics are too big to upload unfortunately.
It's definatly NOT the round rod it is the lower arm the ball joint bolts onto (2 bolts) and also to the subframe.
Anyone know someone with one for sale or someone who's breaking a car?
Merci beucoup
It's definatly NOT the round rod it is the lower arm the ball joint bolts onto (2 bolts) and also to the subframe.
Anyone know someone with one for sale or someone who's breaking a car?
Merci beucoup
Re: 340 track control lower arm help
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Re: 340 track control lower arm help
load pics into paint,
click image - stretch,
enter 50 in each of the boxes and resave, that should bring the pictures into size.
click image - stretch,
enter 50 in each of the boxes and resave, that should bring the pictures into size.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
Re: 340 track control lower arm help
Unfortunately I do not have access to a pc I'm forced to do everything with my mobile :/
Re: 340 track control lower arm help
I'd say this is the one djntrap is on about as he did state the one with the ball joint connected to it in his first post,
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If I'm wrong shoot me
Borrowed pic from macplaxton reply, hope that's alright.
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If I'm wrong shoot me
Borrowed pic from macplaxton reply, hope that's alright.
Re: 340 track control lower arm help
try john, he mght have one spare: http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... =8&t=12284
I'd check the raduis arm mounting point, corssmember mount etc. as they could be bent too.
As for upgrades,
I've plated mine to stiffen them up a bit:
probably the only way of uprating them without going complete custom made
If you were thinking of doing that when you find a new one, you won't be able to plate all the way along like mine due to needing access to the back of the Anti roll bar mount in the centre
Got the idea from this thread: http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... e&start=15
Polybushes are available for them too: http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... f=8&t=1804
Hope that helps!
Matt
I'd check the raduis arm mounting point, corssmember mount etc. as they could be bent too.
As for upgrades,
I've plated mine to stiffen them up a bit:
probably the only way of uprating them without going complete custom made
If you were thinking of doing that when you find a new one, you won't be able to plate all the way along like mine due to needing access to the back of the Anti roll bar mount in the centre
Got the idea from this thread: http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... e&start=15
Polybushes are available for them too: http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... f=8&t=1804
Hope that helps!
Matt
'88 360 +T LSD - sold
'87 760 TDI (D24TIC) - sold
'04 V40 D sport (F9Q, decat, Remapped, launch control)
'89 740 SE (b230ft, 12psi, V-cam, headwork, 'remapped', banded steels)
'86 340 DL 1.4
'87 760 TDI (D24TIC) - sold
'04 V40 D sport (F9Q, decat, Remapped, launch control)
'89 740 SE (b230ft, 12psi, V-cam, headwork, 'remapped', banded steels)
'86 340 DL 1.4
Re: 340 track control lower arm help
That's the one!! Nice playing too
Unfortunatly my clutch went this evening so there's more money to throw at it
Thanks for all the help guys I shall continue my search...
Unfortunatly my clutch went this evening so there's more money to throw at it
Thanks for all the help guys I shall continue my search...