1979 Volvo 242 Suspension Parts

Essential 1979 Volvo 242 Suspension Parts

Bilstein – B4 OE Replacement – Strut Insert (Part No.L3005396831BIL)

B4 OE Replacement - Strut Insert

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$109.14
Finish: Black Paint Bilstein B4 OE Replacement gas pressure shock absorbers and struts are specifically engineered to be the best choice for maintaining the original ride quality of your vehicle, while meeting or exceeding OE standards. These dampers are the ideal choice for the driver looking to restore the original performance and handling of their vehicle, with the added benefit of world-famous Bilstein quality.

Product Features:
  • Constant damping characteristics under any load
  • Consistent performance and handling give the vehicle a new car feel every time
  • Proven BILSTEIN gas pressure technology
  • High OEM quality standards
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KYB – Gas Cartridge (Part No.365006)

Gas Cartridge

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$67.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Gas Cartridge
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Vehicle
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
  • To Reduce The Chance Of Noise And Vibration KYB Recommends Installing New Strut Mounts, Part Number: Sm5050
  • Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb101
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Rare Parts – Control Arm Bushing (Part No.RP15289)

Control Arm Bushing

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$38.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Reduces vibration
  • Torsional rubber bushings
  • UV resistant
  • No Squeak
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APA/URO – Control Arm Bushing (Part No.L203017260APA)

Control Arm Bushing

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$11.50
The APA/URO Control Arm Bushing is OE Quality and is manufactured using only the highest quality materials and is designed to reduce road noise and vibration.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and a direct fit application.
  • Meets or exceeds the OE specifications.
  • Designed to reduce vibration and absorb noise.
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Driveworks – Strut Bellow (Part No.DW-K90460)

Strut Bellow

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$11.99
Driveworks Shock Mount, Suspension Strut Bellows

Product Features:
  • Designed to meet or exceeds OE performance specifications
  • Durable neoprene rubber
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KYB – Jounce Bumper and Bellows (Part No.SB101)

Jounce Bumper and Bellows

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$18.99
KYB Strut Boot Kits keep your struts protected from dirt, dust, sand, salt and other road debris. These harmful elements cause abrasive wear to the polished shaft, upper seal and bushing. KYB Strut Boot Kits prevent these contaminants from entering the strut by covering the entire strut shaft in a highly durable plastic bellows. This can easily extend the life of the strut. The KYB Strut Boot Kit includes a poly foam travel-limiting bumper. Its designed to protect the strut from bottoming out and protects other components from extreme movement damage.

Product Features:
  • Superior Quality Boot Helps Protect The Strut Shaft From Leak-Causing Dirt And Debris
  • Poly Foam Bumper Prevents The Strut From Bottoming Out
  • Built With Design And Quality That Matches Or Exceeds One
  • Protects The Upper Seal And Bushing
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MTC – Nut (Part No.Y2002389449MTC)

Nut

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$4.89
Nut

Dorman – Suspension Control Arm (Part No.521-543)

Suspension Control Arm

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$67.99
This suspension control arm is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – fits and performs like the original equipment on specific vehicles
  • Reliable fit – precision-engineered to match the design and dimensions of original components
  • Durable construction – manufactured to strict standards using sturdy, safe materials
  • Rigorously tested – thorough quality control measures ensure longevity
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MOOG – Control Arm (Part No.RK641290)

Control Arm

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$79.99
MOOG premium control arms for foreign and domestic nameplates are engineered for structural strength and corrosion protection.

Product Features:
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
  • HIGHLY PRECISE ENGINEERING — Optimized bushings for quiet operation and resistance to wear, salt, road grime and oils
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
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KYB – STRUT BELLOW (Part No.L303734949KYB)

STRUT BELLOW

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$27.49
STRUT BELLOW

Professional Parts Sweden – Trailing Arm Bushing (Part No.L200615977PPS)

Trailing Arm Bushing

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$9.23
The PPS Trailing Arm Bushing is OE Quality and is manufactured using only the highest quality materials and is designed to reduce road noise and vibration.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and a direct fit application.
  • Meets or exceeds the OE specifications.
  • Designed to reduce vibration and absorb noise.
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Monroe – Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit (Part No.63619)

Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit

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$21.49
Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe® Strut-Mate® Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:
  • REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT — Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
  • PROTECTS PISTON ROD — Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
  • KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT — Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
  • ENHANCES STRUT LIFE — Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
  • PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
  • BUILT TO LAST — Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts
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MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90460)

Strut Bellows

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$34.99
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
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Lesjofors – Lesjofors Coil Spring (Part No.L500058623LES)

Lesjofors Coil Spring

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$79.22
Lesjofors produce the world’s largest range of automotive Coil springs, covering more than 10,000 standard and heavy duty applications. Manufactured in Sweden using modern, state of the art production methods, Lesjofors maintain 100% quality control over every spring in the range.

Product Features:
  • Superior grade spring steel
  • State of the art computer controlled machines
  • Advanced Zinc Phosphate and Epoxy Powder Paint surface treatment
  • Supplier of matching quality parts according to BER1400/2002
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Monroe – OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.5868)

OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$53.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
  • 1/2 inch Diameter Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod for long service life. On non-dust shield units only.
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
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Bilstein – B4 OE Replacement – Shock Absorber (Part No.L4000396985BIL)

B4 OE Replacement - Shock Absorber

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$77.27
Finish: Black Paint Bilstein B4 OE Replacement gas pressure shock absorbers and struts are specifically engineered to be the best choice for maintaining the original ride quality of your vehicle, while meeting or exceeding OE standards. These dampers are the ideal choice for the driver looking to restore the original performance and handling of their vehicle, with the added benefit of world-famous Bilstein quality.

Product Features:
  • Constant damping characteristics under any load
  • Consistent performance and handling give the vehicle a new car feel every time
  • Proven BILSTEIN gas pressure technology
  • High OEM quality standards
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KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.343010)

Gas Shock

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$42.49
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Strut
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Volvo
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
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KYB – High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock (Part No.KG5553)

High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock

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$57.99
The KYB Gas-a-just monotube shock absorber has additional performance advantages over the traditional twin-tube design: It can instantly, automatically adjust to your performance needs and never experiences fade due to aeration. The Gas-a-Just is available as an OE monotube replacement and as an OE twin-tube performance upgrade. The KYB Gas-a-Just has two separate working chambers: An air-free hydraulic piston and valve area for responsiveness and control, and a second high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston that provides a comfortable ride during normal driving and adds instant performance on demand. The Gas-a-Justs high-pressure, monotube design delivers the control spirited drivers are looking for and its ideal for European cars.

Product Features:
  • Adds Up To 25% More Damping Performance Over Original Equipment Shocks
  • Components And Valving Designed Specifically For Your Volvo
  • Gas-A-Just Monotubes Include Additional Damping Over One Design For Vehicles That Work, Tow, And Have Larger, Heavier Tires & Wheels
  • High Pressure Monotube Design Separates The Gas And Oil For Fade Free Operation And Instant Response
  • Fluid Leaking Can Be A Cause Of Shock Failure, The KYB Gas-A-Just Has An Ultra-Smooth Triple Chrome Plated Chrome Piston Rod To Reduce Seal Wear
  • The Higher Gas Pressure Of The KYB Gas-A-Just Responds Quickly To Improve Steering Response
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Gas-A-Just Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
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1979 Volvo 242 Suspension Parts

You count on your 1979 Volvo 242 to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Suspension Parts. With 21 Suspension Parts ranging in price from $4.89 to $109.14, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1979 Volvo 242.

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Top-Rated Suspension Parts Brands For Your 1979 Volvo 242

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Popular Driveworks Suspension Parts

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FAQs for 1979 Volvo 242 Suspension Parts

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