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Feb 9th, 2019, 14:29 | #1 |
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Different Amazon Front Suspension Brackets
the plates that sit on the lower wishbone and reinforce it where the 4 bolts for the lower balljoint and the bump stop seem to come in different sizes in terms of height rather than shape . I have some that are much lower by maybe 1/2 inch to others so effectively the bump stop either sits higher or lower , Does anyone know why there were different dimensions used and is it that important ?
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Feb 9th, 2019, 15:30 | #2 |
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A difference between PV and Amazon parts? A difference between normal models and a sportier one? ######## The first step is to try and identify via part numbers stamped on the parts - is there anything?
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There is only one part number for the bump stop plate #653330. This for B18 and B20 Amazons. The only difference in that area is with the shock retainer plates. The early ones had a tab which slips over the top of the A-arm and the later ones which are held in place by the bolt. With the early type if the shock rod broke it would drop out along with the plate but the change mostly helps when fitting the rubbers and nut.
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Feb 9th, 2019, 23:53 | #4 |
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Never noticed any variation in height. Provided same both sides I can not imagine there being any issue
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Unless the bolt(s) tear out or loosen and fall out I don't think a broken shock can drop out with either setup. I found little difference in effort replacing shocks; agree late style slightly easier to afix without prying. I do also think the later style is better; can you think why else would Volvo do it?
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Feb 11th, 2019, 13:36 | #6 |
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Agreed. Early ones used the tab plus one bolt and the later ones lost the tab and used two bolts.
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Derek;
...that reminds me of the anti-sway bar mounts...see: http://www.sw-em.com/nagging%20clunk.htm Cheers |
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