Dampers?

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Dampers?

Post by Cripvw » 05 Mar 2009 12:03 am

Hey peeps want to stiffen up my 340 tried viagra but had no joy
Lol

What year and model do the landrover dampers have to be from and what type's best oil or gas filled?

Also what oil grade is best for the front?

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Re: Dampers?

Post by Chris_C » 05 Mar 2009 12:52 am

http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... r&start=15

Key words to note as you read the above; dampers, don't and stiffen.

What do you want the car for? On the plus side, over damped is better than oversprung. However, correct wins over both quite significantly.
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Re: Dampers?

Post by filthyjohn » 05 Mar 2009 02:41 am

I had to refill my fronts when I found out that my gas cartridge dampers wouldn't fit. I used 10W/40 engine oil rather than 80W as suggested elsewhere. I did this because the oil I removed looked like 5W MTB fork oil, thin like water. However I haven't driven the frigging thing since then, so I can't say what it's like. :lol:
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Re: Dampers?

Post by Cripvw » 05 Mar 2009 11:03 am

Lets not get to tech lol
I just want ride quality with the 2'' drop my 340 has

How does the suspension feel with the 10w 40 in it does the body rock much?

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Re: Dampers?

Post by filthyjohn » 05 Mar 2009 04:52 pm

filthyjohn wrote:I haven't driven the thing since then, so I can't say what it's like. :lol:
I'll let you know in about 5 days.
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Re: Dampers?

Post by germ » 05 Mar 2009 07:03 pm

Cripvw wrote:Lets not get to tech lol
I just want ride quality with the 2'' drop my 340 has

How does the suspension feel with the 10w 40 in it does the body rock much?
im affraid its quite complex stuff..and needs to be spot on to be enjoyed otherwise ride wil be crap/dangerous.
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Re: Dampers?

Post by Cripvw » 06 Mar 2009 01:33 am

germ wrote:
im affraid its quite complex stuff..and needs to be spot on to be enjoyed otherwise ride wil be crap/dangerous.
Yes i know the technical bits ive been messing with spring rates, bound and rebound camber and toe for years
All i want to know is what dampers to use on the rear of my 340 and are there better oils to use other than diff oil lol

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Re: Dampers?

Post by filthyjohn » 06 Mar 2009 02:32 am

Cripvw wrote: All i want to know is what dampers to use on the rear of my 340
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