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Volvo 360/340 front strut

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 02:20 pm
by JakeBlood
As above, just bought a volvo off a friend and the front passenger side strut it knackered. The bit where the spring sits has rotted through causing it to rub on the wheel.
Anyone got one as close to Buxton, Derbyshire as possible?

Or does anyone know if a strut off another model will fit?

Thanks, Jake

Re: Volvo 360/340 front strut

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 02:29 pm
by Chris_C
The part is available from Hadrian panels for about 15quid new.

Re: Volvo 360/340 front strut

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 02:35 pm
by JakeBlood
Thanks for the quick reply.

Ill have a search on there website now!

Re: Volvo 360/340 front strut

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 07:50 pm
by Ride_on
The sping plates need welded on..accurately and with a good weld.

The struts are a bit different depending on what model, 340/360/hatch/saloon.

Re: Volvo 360/340 front strut

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 11:49 pm
by Nimminz
AFAIK no 340 strut has a droplink mount and only late (don't ask me how late) 360's do

Re: Volvo 360/340 front strut

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:31 pm
by Ride_on
Nimminz wrote:AFAIK no 340 strut has a droplink mount and only late (don't ask me how late) 360's do
Its not just the ARB mount, there are slight differences in camber and other things I think. 340 struts do not work properly in 360s for example.

Re: Volvo 360/340 front strut

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 12:41 am
by JakeBlood
Bad news! Hadrians havent got any in stock at the moment and they dont know when there getting any more in! Any more suggestions?

Re: Volvo 360/340 front strut

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 09:33 pm
by Ride_on
http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... =5&t=10327

Skandix do them, havn't checked stock.

Re: Volvo 360/340 front strut

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 10:17 pm
by macplaxton
But at that price, I'd be tempted to buy a batch of 50 from Klokkerholm and punt the 48 I don't need on.

OR

Buy a batch of platforms and get pally with the local powder coaters, voila a strut exchange program.