Hi guys has anyone on here used the volvo 240 rear axle ive currently got a mk5 cortina solid axle at the moment & was thinking about converting so that I can get rear discs with a LSD. is this possible ? look forward to any comments

Andy

7/9 series is wider .

my chassis is built around the axle dimension , a 442 .

In one of the early PPC magazine edition they shortened a Volvo axle to fit an Escort with 5 link suspension , might be worth looking into?

I've got a Volvo 740 Turbo that i've stripped but still have the rear axle, could possibly remove it and sell it to you if you wanted it

Hi Mark will investigate further will get back to you

Thanks Andy

I'm facing the same issue: Which Volvo Axle? 240 @ 53" or 740 @ 57"
The 240 apparently uses the same Girling Calipers as found on Triumphs And Caterhams It's a Dana 30 design (i've been told?)
Allegedly allowing wide choice in ratios and LS possibilities.
Anyone know the realities of refitting for an alternate 4 bolt/hubcentric wheel lug setup.
And even the weight of the above axle uints?
Thanks