VolvoLatAm
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Hello, I have a Volvo 244 with a set of B4 Bilsteins coming. I am going to use my factory springs...
I have done a couple hours of research on front strut mounts and have found some weird conclusions.
One guy said Volvo stopped producing genuine front strut mounts over 6 years ago.
He says that the ones that are claimed to be OEM are actually all from Asia.
https://youtu.be/OJO5q4TJnj4?
FCP, IPD, Pelican, etc all have "genuine volvo" front strut mounts.
It seems like he visually inspected 5 or so different brands, a lot which can be found on RockAuto and sites alike.
I have read that 240 diehards swear by Kaplhenke's
https://www.bneshop.com/collections/240/products/240-spherical-offset-strut-mounts
They are offset and I am not sure if they are appropriate for me. I do not by any means want to lower my car or mess with the steering/alignment where I then need things like adjustable upper rear control arms etc. I just don't want to constantly have to replace front strut mounts, the bearing replacement seems attractive, even though I have read strut mounts are pretty easy to replace. I have also read many forums where people installed these backward due to lack of instructions or markings.
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=323872&page=2
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showpost.php?p=5252532&postcount=5
I do not want noticeable clunks every time I go over bumps. I am in South America. I am also interested in putting a spacer to give a little extra ride height, even though I have some removal of the power steering pump but not ac...
What should I do?
I have done a couple hours of research on front strut mounts and have found some weird conclusions.
One guy said Volvo stopped producing genuine front strut mounts over 6 years ago.
He says that the ones that are claimed to be OEM are actually all from Asia.
https://youtu.be/OJO5q4TJnj4?
FCP, IPD, Pelican, etc all have "genuine volvo" front strut mounts.
It seems like he visually inspected 5 or so different brands, a lot which can be found on RockAuto and sites alike.
I have read that 240 diehards swear by Kaplhenke's
https://www.bneshop.com/collections/240/products/240-spherical-offset-strut-mounts
They are offset and I am not sure if they are appropriate for me. I do not by any means want to lower my car or mess with the steering/alignment where I then need things like adjustable upper rear control arms etc. I just don't want to constantly have to replace front strut mounts, the bearing replacement seems attractive, even though I have read strut mounts are pretty easy to replace. I have also read many forums where people installed these backward due to lack of instructions or markings.
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=323872&page=2
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showpost.php?p=5252532&postcount=5
I do not want noticeable clunks every time I go over bumps. I am in South America. I am also interested in putting a spacer to give a little extra ride height, even though I have some removal of the power steering pump but not ac...
What should I do?
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