lowering blocks

[rems]

im after a set of lowering blocks to drop the rear of my volvo 340 by about 40mm, any ideas where i can get some from?

i have sent a pm to classicswede but had no reply so was woundering where else it is possible to get them from

cheers

[filthyjohn]

Classicswede is often away from the forum or busy and can take a while to get back to you. Is his number not in the catalogue thread? Telephone is often the best way to reach him.

[lee]

i used mk2 escort items just had to slightly file the locaters to get them to fit. ebay always have them if not try burtons the will defo have em

[filthyjohn]

And remember if you use escort ones they normally come with U-bolts which are no good to us, you'll need to buy some the right length (and tensile strength).

[rems]

oh ok

is there a site atal which is specifically for 300 performance parts?

as i dont particularly go on ebay

[filthyjohn]

Not really, it's not a car you can easily get tuning parts for. Which is why people adapt escort blocks, like these:
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/index.php? ... 09_681_686

Blocks are almost a straight fit, bolts are no good and you'll need your own.

[340ovlov]

there is a company which i found helpful with upgrades etc there called F1moto google them there not bad on prices and very helpfull

[rems]

there is a company which i found helpful with upgrades etc there called F1moto google them there not bad on prices and very helpfull

cheers mate just tried it but the site is being updated so isnt working atm

i will keep searching to see if i can find any sites of use lol

also if those blocks are made for escorts where can i get the bolts from so that they will fit the 340?

[filthyjohn]

Try screwfix or a local hardware shop. You need 4x 4" and 4x 4.25" iirc. Make sure the heads of the bolts are marked 8.8 or higher, this is very important if you want your axle to stay attached to the springs. You'll most likely need to buy more than 4 of each size though, as not many places sell single bolts. This is why Dai's kits actually work out quite good value. IMO, it's not worth the hassle to save a fiver, unless you have lots of bolts in bulk already.

[rems]

Try screwfix or a local hardware shop. You need 4x 4" and 4x 4.25" iirc. Make sure the heads of the bolts are marked 8.8 or higher, this is very important if you want your axle to stay attached to the springs. You'll most likely need to buy more than 4 of each size though, as not many places sell single bolts. This is why Dai's kits actually work out quite good value. IMO, it's not worth the hassle to save a fiver, unless you have lots of bolts in bulk already.

oh ok

well i have just spoke to dai so fingerscross will have the lowering blocks soon fingers crossed

[kaos]

Try screwfix or a local hardware shop. You need 4x 4" and 4x 4.25" iirc. Make sure the heads of the bolts are marked 8.8 or higher, this is very important if you want your axle to stay attached to the springs. You'll most likely need to buy more than 4 of each size though, as not many places sell single bolts. This is why Dai's kits actually work out quite good value. IMO, it's not worth the hassle to save a fiver, unless you have lots of bolts in bulk already.

im struggling john to see why you need to sets of bolts?

at 2" drop 130mm M10's fit and you only need 8 alltogether. ebay has bargin packs of 10 for 10£ posted normally.

[filthyjohn]

Because buying single bolts works out expensive. I obtained some free M10 allen heads from a friend in engineering, but lets do the maths:

These bolts: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/M10-x-130-HIGH-TE ... 0131165570
£15.80 delivered,
Rallydesign blocks, £14 PLUS VAT, plus postage (unknown amount as their site is annoying).

That's £29.80, probably closer to £33-35 all in.
So unless you find some cheap 2nd hand blocks and bargain chinese snap-tastic bolts, Dai's kit at £25 looks pretty good value, and he's normally got them in stock.

Just trying to help like.

[340ovlov]

i paid £18 for my blocks including postage and then spent £3.50 on 8x8.8 m10 bolts and 8 locknuts from our local engineering supplier