Lowering Volvo 340 - Shocks

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TeH_Jamie
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Lowering Volvo 340 - Shocks

Post by TeH_Jamie » 26 Sep 2013 07:03 pm

Hi there,

I'm going to be using lowering blocks for the rear and lowering springs on the front of my 340 shortly.

I am wanting to upgrade the shocks too so wondering what shocks from what cars people have found that fit the 340. I hear front defender shocks fit the rear?

Thanks,
Jamie

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Re: Lowering Volvo 340 - Shocks

Post by classicswede » 26 Sep 2013 08:53 pm

Land Rover front shocks have close to the same open/closed length as 340 rear and will fit in place. However the valving is way off for what the 300 needs at the rear.

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Re: Lowering Volvo 340 - Shocks

Post by TeH_Jamie » 26 Sep 2013 09:35 pm

Defender 110 for example?

Thanks for the links.

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Re: Lowering Volvo 340 - Shocks

Post by classicswede » 27 Sep 2013 08:05 am

Yep the fronts off a 110 have close dimensions and end fittings. Commonly used for drift cars but hopeless on the road.
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Re: Lowering Volvo 340 - Shocks

Post by inthebeardwetrust » 03 Mar 2015 11:10 pm

Why are they typically used for drift cars not road?
Are they to stiff?

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Re: Lowering Volvo 340 - Shocks

Post by 360beast » 04 Mar 2015 09:37 am

Because they are for a 2 ton off roader not an 1100kg saloon/hatch :lol: so yes they are stiff

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