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Front Strut Spring Mount failure 200

posted by  Volvodad on  Thu Apr 23 09:49 CST 2015
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Brought the 83-240 out of winter storage and noted a loud rubbing noise at the right front. Rust had weakened the lower spring mount on the strut tube and it had moved or bent down until it contacted the tire. The prudent thing to do would be to replace both front strut assemblies, but I have searched our usual online suppliers and only found one assembly available (Tasca Volvo at $420!).

I do note that a couple of aftermarket suppliers have the lower spring mount pan available at around $10 as a stand-alone item. I don't know how this is fastened (welding?) to the strut tube, or if it is a recommended fix.

Looking for suggestions on how to fix or should I replace the whole strut assembly? Suggestions also welcome as to a good recycling place that would have rust free (relatively) strut assemblies..ie: USA sunbelt states.

Thanks!
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Bob: Son's XC70, my 83 244DL, 89 745 (V8) and XC60. Also '77 MGB and some old motorcycles






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