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new nuts necessary when replacing rear springs and shocks? 700 1991

posted by  Bonzo on  Tue Nov 26 15:03 CST 2019
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Or can I re-use old ones?







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    new nuts necessary when replacing rear springs and shocks? oops 240 not 740 700 1991

    posted by  Bonzo on  Tue Nov 26 15:31 CST 2019
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    I have a 91 240 & 740, meant to post 240, but thinking is the same? Looks like new nuts needed on springs but not shocks







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      new nuts necessary when replacing rear springs and shocks? oops 240 not 740 700 1991

      posted by  CeeBee1 on  Tue Nov 26 20:35 CST 2019
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      sorry to seem snarky, but can't you tell? It's not like asking do I need a new AMM, or do I need a new Tranny, or is my ignition system shot.

      Will a 'new nut' break your bank accnt....and require a loan????

      Good Grief








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        new nuts necessary when replacing rear springs and shocks? oops 240 not 740 700 1991

        posted by  Bonzo on  Fri Dec 6 11:03 CST 2019
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        Yes, I feel too snarky. Took several local calls to find nobody had them locally. Then went online to try to locate. Took 4 business days to arrive and cost was $49 including shipping. 2 springs were only $70. So not as cheap or as simple as you incorrectly assumed.








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          new nuts necessary when replacing rear springs and shocks? oops 240 not 740 700 1991

          posted by  someone claiming to be CB on  Fri Dec 6 11:37 CST 2019 [RELATED]

          Do not reuse damaged nuts – if they are the washer head ones they can be replaced by a standard M12 nut

          https://www.mcmaster.com/hex-nuts

          https://www.swedishautoparts.com/240/Volvo-240-suspension-rear.html








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        new nuts necessary when replacing rear springs and shocks? oops 240 not 740 700 1991

        posted by  Bonzo on  Wed Nov 27 04:29 CST 2019
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        Very hard to locate the appropriate nuts and bolts, didn't want to wait a few days to finish the job. I would guess the new nuts and plates and bolts may run around $75, it's not like I can run out to the hardware...








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          new nuts necessary when replacing rear springs and shocks? oops 240 not 740 700 1991

          posted by  OwenF on  Wed Nov 27 04:58 CST 2019
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          If you are prepared to order from Europe, you will probably find all you need at the SKANDIX website. They have all the 940 series fasteners but I haven't checked for 240 stuff.

          Owen F








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        new nuts necessary when replacing rear springs and shocks? oops 240 not 740 700 1991

        posted by  OwenF on  Wed Nov 27 02:46 CST 2019
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        For the 940 suspension the recommendation is to use "new fasteners" every time for certain fastenings. Usually ones which are angle tightened. The Volvo nuts are "out-of-round" and self locking.

        The problem here is not the cost but obtaining fasteners of adequate quality and design.

        I do reuse original fasteners if I judge the application to be safe enough, with some thread lock. Otherwise I get Volvo fasteners.
        Owen F








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      new nuts necessary when replacing rear springs and shocks? oops 240 not 740 700 1991

      posted by  Blindboy on  Tue Nov 26 18:29 CST 2019
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      After driving 100 miles I heard a knock & took the wheel off & had to retorque the shock bolt







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