fitting Strut Braces

brens-s80 · Apr 12th, 2006, 09:36

Hi all,

I'am about to fit a set of strut-braces to my 245 and I'am looking for some advice. The strut connects between the firewall and the top of the front suspension assy by using the nut at the rear of the assembly.

Before undoing the nut on the strut mount ( the nut at the rear ) do I need to support the suspension in any way or is it safe enough to undo the nut fit the brace and then but the nut back on?.

thanks in advance

brendan

Mike_Brace · Apr 12th, 2006, 12:26

Hi Brendan.
The strut brace you are refering to would normally fit to the rear of the tree studs on the strut. The safe way to guarantee trouble free installation is to keep the car on the ground so full weight is on the strut.
Undo and remove nut, fit strut brace replacing nut. Repeat for other side - job safely done.

mike

brens-s80 · Apr 12th, 2006, 15:13

Hi Mike , thanks for that.

regards

brendan

Peter D · Apr 13th, 2006, 13:01

A brace that only attaches to one one point on the strut is not going to do much. What do you think a strut brace will do for a 240 ?? Regards Peter

Mike_Brace · Apr 13th, 2006, 21:39

The strut to bulkhead was standard I believe on the 242GT and the high spec turbos providing some increased rigidity. Full front brace was one between the struts and also a lower one as well was fitted to competition vehicles.

Mike

Erling · Apr 19th, 2006, 12:59

Brendan;
I have never tried these braces myself, but I hear they do make a difference. Over here they are known as "ambulance braces", which should indicate they are well worth the effort. Just one thing: I believe they originally came with bolts (aluminium?) that will shear in a crash so the braces won't go through the firewall and into the passenger compartment. It might be wise to refrain from using ordinary steel bolts.

Ben O Brien · Apr 19th, 2006, 16:02

I have two sets of these braces one in the 242 and one in my 245, i drive the 245 regularly and it does indeed make a difference, along with a lowered and hardened suspension it gives a tighter feel.

Both of the sets i got imported from australia where i believe they were fitted to 242GT's.

Apr 12th, 2006, 09:36	#1
brens-s80 VOC Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2022 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: naas View Photos By: brens-s80	fitting Strut Braces Hi all, I'am about to fit a set of strut-braces to my 245 and I'am looking for some advice. The strut connects between the firewall and the top of the front suspension assy by using the nut at the rear of the assembly. Before undoing the nut on the strut mount ( the nut at the rear ) do I need to support the suspension in any way or is it safe enough to undo the nut fit the brace and then but the nut back on?. thanks in advance brendan __________________ 2001 C70 2.0 2004 S80 2.0 Last edited by brens-s80; Apr 12th, 2006 at 10:46.

Apr 12th, 2006, 12:26	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	Hi Brendan. The strut brace you are refering to would normally fit to the rear of the tree studs on the strut. The safe way to guarantee trouble free installation is to keep the car on the ground so full weight is on the strut. Undo and remove nut, fit strut brace replacing nut. Repeat for other side - job safely done. mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Apr 12th, 2006, 15:13	#3
brens-s80 VOC Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2022 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: naas View Photos By: brens-s80	thanks Hi Mike , thanks for that. regards brendan __________________ 2001 C70 2.0 2004 S80 2.0

Apr 13th, 2006, 21:39	#5
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	The strut to bulkhead was standard I believe on the 242GT and the high spec turbos providing some increased rigidity. Full front brace was one between the struts and also a lower one as well was fitted to competition vehicles. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Apr 19th, 2006, 12:59	#6
Erling VOC member Last Online: May 8th, 2007 20:15 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Stavanger	Brendan; I have never tried these braces myself, but I hear they do make a difference. Over here they are known as "ambulance braces", which should indicate they are well worth the effort. Just one thing: I believe they originally came with bolts (aluminium?) that will shear in a crash so the braces won't go through the firewall and into the passenger compartment. It might be wise to refrain from using ordinary steel bolts. __________________ The older I get, the better I used to be.

Apr 13th, 2006, 13:01	#4
Peter D Peter D Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2015 21:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Livingston	A brace that only attaches to one one point on the strut is not going to do much. What do you think a strut brace will do for a 240 ?? Regards Peter

Apr 19th, 2006, 16:02	#7
Ben O Brien Senior Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2023 18:22 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: limerick	I have two sets of these braces one in the 242 and one in my 245, i drive the 245 regularly and it does indeed make a difference, along with a lowered and hardened suspension it gives a tighter feel. Both of the sets i got imported from australia where i believe they were fitted to 242GT's. __________________ 82' 242 Cal Import, restoration beginning.. WTD: Rare 240/242 Parts, please pm if you have anything

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