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1961 PV544 front suspension 444-544

posted by  rayjanj on  Wed Sep 26 12:49 CST 2012
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I read somewhere the 1962 and later 544 front crossmember and suspension was a direct swap into a 1961 B16 car. Is this correct and if so is it recommended ?

Thanks

Ray J.








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1961 PV544 front suspension 444-544

posted by  planetman on  Wed Sep 26 13:49 CST 2012
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Hello,

B16 544 has the idler arm on the crossmember.

B18 544, the idler arm bolts to the right side frame rail.

And they are not interchangeable without major modifications.

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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90502








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1961 PV544 front suspension 444-544

posted by  rayjanj on  Wed Sep 26 17:47 CST 2012
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Thanks Eric. I will stay with the B16 suspension. It is totally rebuilt with IPD sway bar and Koni's. I am running a 1987 Chevy 2.5L, Toyota W58 5-speed and Ranger rear end. Hope to get it back from the body shop next week and on the road next spring.

Thanks again.

Ray J.






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