Lowering Volvo 340 - Shocks

[TeH_Jamie]

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

[classicswede]

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.

For upgraded dampers so here http://www.classicswede.co.uk/Adjustabl ... 80907.aspx

[TeH_Jamie]

Defender 110 for example?

Thanks for the links.

[classicswede]

Yep the fronts off a 110 have close dimensions and end fittings. Commonly used for drift cars but hopeless on the road.

[inthebeardwetrust]

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

[360beast]

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