I found him somewhat helpful, on the odd occasion he would actually respond to my messages.Ex850R;137262 wroteAsk Ben, he is very helpful.
240 strut mounts
@240 I believe it will be fine. I'm running the same setup as you but with B4s.
I'd consider it in future for the Brapwagon, but unless you're trying to do something not easily accomplished with the available stock/aftermarket springs, it's just more money.GingerNinja;137245 wroteNot tempted to get the DIY coilover kit and do away with the stock springs?
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Thanks James - do you know if the perches are necessary though or is that only if you get luxe steer?
Dauntless I've had the same experience as you, he isn't very good at responding to emails.
Dauntless I've had the same experience as you, he isn't very good at responding to emails.
I'm not sure - I'll e-mail them and see240;137294 wroteThanks James - do you know if the perches are necessary though or is that only if you get luxe steer?
Luxe steer itself doesn't change spring compatibility, you just need to buy the matching spring seats/adapters.240;137251 wroteThanks for the link Dauntless.
From the sounds of it, the luxe steer can give better performance/less wear, but doesn't actually make a difference to spring/strut compatibility, or am I reading it wrong?
I'm running DVS special springs in the front, with Bilstein B6 struts. Is it safe to assume that the "offset spherical" mount will be fine?
If you go with the option "Include Luxe Steer Bearings & Spring Perches - Yes, for Stock Spring Perches" they will work with your spring/strut combo.
I have a pair of the 240 Offset Spherical Strut Mounts on the shelf. They fit to together fine with my Bilstein HD's and I have made custom spring seats to adapt to the 2.25" springs I will be running.
@VolvoHordz I'm still confused. Answer this question for me:
I have a stock 240 with stock suspension. I buy the offset spherical strut mounts with NO luxe steer bearings/spring perches. Do I need to buy or make or modify anything else to fit the strut tops?
I have a stock 240 with stock suspension. I buy the offset spherical strut mounts with NO luxe steer bearings/spring perches. Do I need to buy or make or modify anything else to fit the strut tops?
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Absolutely. Any increase in spring rate over and above the original spring rates will have an impact on service life of strut mounts.240;8547 wrote I'm running DVS lowered springs (about 40mm lower) and Bilstein B6 struts, could that setup have placed more stress on the strut mounts?
As such, it is best to avoid cheaper aftermarket ones in this space - happy to share my 'shit list' of what to avoid here.
On top of that, It appears that new genuine Volvo ones are not as long-lasting as old genuine Volvo ones.
If only for longevity, a solid strut mount can be a good idea - we can offer a few options in this space too.
If you're looking at a mount for the purpose of additional castor and camber adjustment, be aware that the limiting factor will always be the external dimensions of the spring and strut assembly and the internal dimensions of the tower.
If using standard dia springs, they'll foul on the tower well before you get anywhere near limits of adjustment on your strut mount (multi-position offset or adjustable).
In a performance/motorsport application, the biggest motivator to go with a coilover arrangement on a 240 is not for ride height adjustable, rather it is so that you have a smaller strut assembly to take advantage of more castor and camber adjustment via more inner tower real estate and more spring rate options.
Thanks @AshDVS .
Myself, James and others have had the genuine Volvo ones replace in under 2 years so they definitely don't seem to be very good quality (probably no better than aftermarket to be honest).
To be honest I'm not looking for anything that provides extra adjustment and so on, the car is never used for motorsport. I just need an option that won't wear out in the same way that the genuine ones have.
By the same token, I don't want to go for coilovers or anything; at the moment I'm happy with the DVS springs with the B6's.
Out of interest I wouldn't mind seeing what solid mount options you can offer.
Myself, James and others have had the genuine Volvo ones replace in under 2 years so they definitely don't seem to be very good quality (probably no better than aftermarket to be honest).
To be honest I'm not looking for anything that provides extra adjustment and so on, the car is never used for motorsport. I just need an option that won't wear out in the same way that the genuine ones have.
By the same token, I don't want to go for coilovers or anything; at the moment I'm happy with the DVS springs with the B6's.
Out of interest I wouldn't mind seeing what solid mount options you can offer.
And please share the shit list!
@240 Ben at Kaplhenke got back to me, he said you don't need the Luxe Steer perches to use the strut tops.
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@jamesinc
@heavy_dd
@bgpzfm142
@robsta77
Ben at Kaplenkhe got back to me, and said he can do 3 or 4 sets. So including me, that's 5... one of us might have to miss out for now...
Could you specify which option you wanted and we can go from there so I can confirm with Ben?
Ben at Kaplenkhe got back to me, and said he can do 3 or 4 sets. So including me, that's 5... one of us might have to miss out for now...
Could you specify which option you wanted and we can go from there so I can confirm with Ben?
240 Spherical strut mounts with luxe steer for 2.5 inch coil over springs for me please
I'll miss out for now, that's cool all my strut tops are currently in good condition so it'll probably be a year or so before I really need a set.
I'll step down too. I broke the ceramic crowns on my 2 front teeth last night. Bye bye a few grand right there
No worries.
@bgpzfm142 let me know if you're still in or not and I'll give Ben confirmation.
In, for 2 strut mounts, bearings, and mounting hardware.240;c-140631 wroteNo worries.
@Major Ledfoot let me know if you're still in or not and I'll give Ben confirmation.
Please let me know the cost, the deadline for money down, and when the order is expected to be delivered. Ideally, I'd like to collect them at the Oz Volvo Nationals in September.
You mean 2 strut mounts, or 2 sets of mounts?
Will confirm exact cost once I get the exact details from Ben and so on, but it will probably be approaching $300 for the set, once the exchange rate is taken into account.
I expect they will be here before September.
I wouldn't necessarily need the money in full until they actually arrive in Australia (I think that'd simplify things on the off chance that something went wrong with the order).
Will confirm exact cost once I get the exact details from Ben and so on, but it will probably be approaching $300 for the set, once the exchange rate is taken into account.
I expect they will be here before September.
I wouldn't necessarily need the money in full until they actually arrive in Australia (I think that'd simplify things on the off chance that something went wrong with the order).
I've had orders with Ben drag on for months with no updates. Make sure he's got the things you need in stock before you order.
Yeah, I've been emailing him to make sure.
Hes certainly not the best when it comes to communication, kind of a shame since we pay a premium price for his products, but I guess there isn't really an alternative!
Hes certainly not the best when it comes to communication, kind of a shame since we pay a premium price for his products, but I guess there isn't really an alternative!
Ben's customer service and attitude is the worst I have ever encountered internationally for any car parts, ever.