Replacing Stock Suspension

Dancake · Mar 27th, 2014, 22:53

I have been thinking of renewing the suspension on my S40, but I don't fancy coilovers or the likes. Preferably I'd like to do a like for like replacement (think it's the Volvo comfort suspension on the motor). The top mounts are on their way out as well. What would you recommend in terms of brand and performance for the struts, springs and top mounts?

Dan

v40alex · Mar 27th, 2014, 23:21

I replaced mine with second hand original Volvo Sport suspension, just swapped out the whole strut, very happy with the result. If you can find a car to source them from (T4 or Sport Lux), the 6 letter VIN plate code (bottom left corner) for Sports springs should have a 'C' for the fronts and an 'E' for the rears. There are lots of colour dab combinations but mine were blue white on the front and green yellow on the rear.

Dancake · Mar 27th, 2014, 23:38

Haven't checked the rears but the front are pink and yellow if I remember correctly. Would rather new suspension went in as old suspension from similar year cars wouldn't give me peace of mind lol

Antz · Mar 28th, 2014, 09:56

I have a full set of springs off my T4 Sport if anyone is interested. I swapped them out for H&R 30mm springs

gazO2V40T4 · Mar 28th, 2014, 10:17

Standard shocks and uprated springs would be my best suggestion

Dog_Book · Mar 28th, 2014, 16:37

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Originally Posted by gazO2V40T4

Standard shocks and uprated springs would be my best suggestion

Same here, like those above H&R or Eibach. But then theres 2 kind of volvo shocks, a comfy version and a sporty version you know which id have

Dancake · Mar 28th, 2014, 22:30

Anyone rate Monroe shocks? Antz what condition are the springs in? Any flaking or peeling on the finish?

Antz · Mar 28th, 2014, 23:24

Cant remember to be honest. Ill have to try and find them in the garage...I know they are in there somewhere. I only removed them as I fitted H&R springs

Dancake · Mar 28th, 2014, 23:36

No probs

v40alex · Mar 29th, 2014, 01:04

The Volvo original shocks are Monroe. My comfort and sport ones look the same but have different part numbers on. I did take some pics but they're still on my camera, if you need to know, just say and I can dig them out.

Mar 27th, 2014, 22:53	#1
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:18 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Replacing Stock Suspension I have been thinking of renewing the suspension on my S40, but I don't fancy coilovers or the likes. Preferably I'd like to do a like for like replacement (think it's the Volvo comfort suspension on the motor). The top mounts are on their way out as well. What would you recommend in terms of brand and performance for the struts, springs and top mounts? Dan __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Mar 27th, 2014, 23:21	#2
v40alex I do like a V40 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Surrey	I replaced mine with second hand original Volvo Sport suspension, just swapped out the whole strut, very happy with the result. If you can find a car to source them from (T4 or Sport Lux), the 6 letter VIN plate code (bottom left corner) for Sports springs should have a 'C' for the fronts and an 'E' for the rears. There are lots of colour dab combinations but mine were blue white on the front and green yellow on the rear. __________________ Current: '02 V40 1.9TD, '02 V40 T4 Previous: '00 V40 1.9TD, '99 V40 1.9TD, '97 V40 2.0CDi, '87 240DL

Mar 27th, 2014, 23:38	#3
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:18 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Haven't checked the rears but the front are pink and yellow if I remember correctly. Would rather new suspension went in as old suspension from similar year cars wouldn't give me peace of mind lol __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Mar 28th, 2014, 09:56	#4
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	I have a full set of springs off my T4 Sport if anyone is interested. I swapped them out for H&R 30mm springs __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Mar 28th, 2014, 10:17	#5
gazO2V40T4 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2021 11:50 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Penrith, cumbria	Standard shocks and uprated springs would be my best suggestion __________________ 2002 V40 T4 17" Arcadia's ,Boost Gauge ,Forge Dump Valve And Blanking Plate ,Front Upper Strut Brace

Mar 28th, 2014, 22:30	#7
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:18 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Anyone rate Monroe shocks? Antz what condition are the springs in? Any flaking or peeling on the finish? __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Mar 28th, 2014, 23:24	#8
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Cant remember to be honest. Ill have to try and find them in the garage...I know they are in there somewhere. I only removed them as I fitted H&R springs __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Mar 28th, 2014, 23:36	#9
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:18 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	No probs __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Mar 29th, 2014, 01:04	#10
v40alex I do like a V40 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Surrey	The Volvo original shocks are Monroe. My comfort and sport ones look the same but have different part numbers on. I did take some pics but they're still on my camera, if you need to know, just say and I can dig them out. __________________ Current: '02 V40 1.9TD, '02 V40 T4 Previous: '00 V40 1.9TD, '99 V40 1.9TD, '97 V40 2.0CDi, '87 240DL

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