Suspension: - Rear shocks

Gadgerman · May 22nd, 2016, 16:51

I have a knocking from drivers rear on any uneven surface. Had a look and couldn't find any worn bushes etc so bought new shocks and springs . Took the old stuff off yesterday and the new springs are the wrong ones ( Be careful if buying online as these were listed as being compatible with my V40 1.9D). The shocks were in very good condition, so upon looking it turned out to be the Rubber top pad (very badly worn) and dust cover cap (badly rusted ).
These parts seem to be a bit of a rarity especially the Dust cover and cap.
Anyone any ideas where to get these from ,found a supplier for the Rubber top pad but the boot ?

vovloboy · May 22nd, 2016, 18:37

Ha, welcome to the x40 suspension minefield!

Best bet for mounts is Volvo really, as other suppliers are likely, as you've discovered, to be wrong and/or not great quality and parts from breakers are likely to be no better than what you have. FRF (search on here) do a discount for forum members and have great service, otherwise try other dealers. They'll want the suspension code from the bulkhead.

Good luck!

ITSv40 · May 22nd, 2016, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by vovloboy

Ha, welcome to the x40 suspension minefield!

Best bet for mounts is Volvo really, as other suppliers are likely, as you've discovered, to be wrong and/or not great quality and parts from breakers are likely to be no better than what you have. FRF (search on here) do a discount for forum members and have great service, otherwise try other dealers. They'll want the suspension code from the bulkhead.

Good luck!

+1 on the above. Volvo is your friend.

happy diver · May 22nd, 2016, 22:27

Clean up the rust and slam a washer up in there

Gadgerman · May 26th, 2016, 01:17

Got 2 new rubber mounts coming (£6 each) and dust covers (£15 a pair)and new springs (£30 a pair) what gets done one side must be done on the other . Job to be done on Sat

happy diver · May 26th, 2016, 22:31

Wow, that's great, really cheap.
Do the dustcovers come with the metal cups?
Where did you get your parts?
Cool.

Gadgerman · May 27th, 2016, 09:50

The cups came from PartsforVolvo. The dust covers came from Ebay Mister auto, they are monroe and not metal

Gadgerman · May 29th, 2016, 09:54

Upon fitting Ihe bits I found that one that one of the bits I need wasn't included. The metal cup (very badly corroded)that the fits into the rubber pad and holds the dustboot. I have found it on an american website $6 each with $45 shipping fee but nothing in the UK. So got to find a Volvo dealer

patrick264 · Jun 7th, 2016, 20:20

Did you have any issues removing your suspension bolts etc or did it all unbolt easily?
Thanks Patrick

May 22nd, 2016, 16:51	#1
Gadgerman New Member Last Online: Aug 14th, 2016 19:03 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bolton	Rear shocks I have a knocking from drivers rear on any uneven surface. Had a look and couldn't find any worn bushes etc so bought new shocks and springs . Took the old stuff off yesterday and the new springs are the wrong ones ( Be careful if buying online as these were listed as being compatible with my V40 1.9D). The shocks were in very good condition, so upon looking it turned out to be the Rubber top pad (very badly worn) and dust cover cap (badly rusted ). These parts seem to be a bit of a rarity especially the Dust cover and cap. Anyone any ideas where to get these from ,found a supplier for the Rubber top pad but the boot ?

May 22nd, 2016, 22:27	#4
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	Clean up the rust and slam a washer up in there __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

May 26th, 2016, 01:17	#5
Gadgerman New Member Last Online: Aug 14th, 2016 19:03 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bolton	Got bits coming Got 2 new rubber mounts coming (£6 each) and dust covers (£15 a pair)and new springs (£30 a pair) what gets done one side must be done on the other . Job to be done on Sat

May 26th, 2016, 22:31	#6
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	Wow, that's great, really cheap. Do the dustcovers come with the metal cups? Where did you get your parts? Cool. __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

May 27th, 2016, 09:50	#7
Gadgerman New Member Last Online: Aug 14th, 2016 19:03 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bolton	replacement parts The cups came from PartsforVolvo. The dust covers came from Ebay Mister auto, they are monroe and not metal

May 22nd, 2016, 18:37	#2
vovloboy New Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 18:39 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Under car	Ha, welcome to the x40 suspension minefield! Best bet for mounts is Volvo really, as other suppliers are likely, as you've discovered, to be wrong and/or not great quality and parts from breakers are likely to be no better than what you have. FRF (search on here) do a discount for forum members and have great service, otherwise try other dealers. They'll want the suspension code from the bulkhead. Good luck!

May 29th, 2016, 09:54	#8
Gadgerman New Member Last Online: Aug 14th, 2016 19:03 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bolton	The bit I need wasn't included Upon fitting Ihe bits I found that one that one of the bits I need wasn't included. The metal cup (very badly corroded)that the fits into the rubber pad and holds the dustboot. I have found it on an american website $6 each with $45 shipping fee but nothing in the UK. So got to find a Volvo dealer

Jun 7th, 2016, 20:20	#9
patrick264 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2018 08:04 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Edinburgh MK Northampton Rugby Coventry Glasgow	Did you have any issues removing your suspension bolts etc or did it all unbolt easily? Thanks Patrick __________________ Volvo s40 2.0 cd petrol b4204s 1999

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