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shocks

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 5:15 pm
by frenchfries
Hi all

Skip is 53000 miles but it is very likely the shocks are still the original ones from 1993, would you change them just to be sure? Cannot see any leak but unless I can drive another 480 I do find him a bit wallowy?

Merci

Re: shocks

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 6:16 pm
by jifflemon
Absolutley!

rears are easy, fronts not much harder.

Re: shocks

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:04 pm
by frenchfries
I was thinking on buying a spring compressor. However, I don't like the idea of buying shocks and they end up being the wrong ones (Ebay stylee) :(

Re: shocks

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:38 pm
by jifflemon
Search the part numbers I posted on brinkie’s shocker post, they’re the kyb reference numbers.

Re: shocks

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:39 pm
by frenchfries
The ATP ones are the correct one then?

Re: shocks

Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 9:02 am
by frenchfries
Hi all

Is there specific torquing involved when it comes to changing shocks?

Re: shocks

Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 12:26 pm
by Gmac34
Consider changing also a few other bits along with the shocks absorbers.
The most important would be the strut mount, even more so if you are putting sporty gas shock absorbers that will make the old dry ones work even harder.

also, don't forget to buy new strut mount bearing and a new dust covers / bumpstop for the front shocks

another easy fix are the drop links connecting the anti-roll bar (front and back) and the stabilizer rod in the back.

and if you have a press you can consider refreshing also the rest of the bushings (you or your mechanic should evaluate the state of the old ones to consider if it's necessary )

you can find all the bits you might need, in either these websites:

germany polar-parts (cheaper)
https://www.polar-parts.de/steering_sus ... _779_0.htm
https://www.polar-parts.de/steering_sus ... _667_0.htm
https://www.polar-parts.de/steering_sus ... _986_0.htm
https://www.polar-parts.de/steering_sus ... 1966_0.htm

dust covers
http://www.ebay.it/itm/MAPCO-34903-Dust ... SwBP9UVSuC

or

uk charlton volvo
http://www.charltonvolvocentre.co.uk/vo ... de-3472743

Re: shocks

Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 12:38 pm
by Alan 480
and check the state of the pan that supports the bottom end of the spring . . .

I could see daylight through mine after attacked it with a chipping hammer :-(

and as they are NLA, we are going to be stuffed soon!

Re: shocks

Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 3:16 pm
by frenchfries
Thanks Alan

Ooh, look what I found: http://myoldvolvopassion.blogspot.co.uk ... orber.html

Re: shocks

Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:44 am
by frenchfries
Rear done, all 17mm stuff, torque 40nm reallybeasy.

Now I will grow a pair and convince myself to do the front ones or have it done for £100 :D

Re: shocks

Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 12:55 pm
by Alan 480
but only if you are sure no fresh air on the spring bottom pan :-)

and I reckon £100 is actually quite reasonable price for a few hours work . . . .

but always satisfying to 'DIY' :wink:

Re: shocks

Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 1:32 pm
by frenchfries
Yeah I know. Took pics of the front as I was doing the work, no rust anywhere, the disk back plates are dirty but no rust, I can only "assume" that the front will be similar :)