Suspension: - Strut Problem

b1lly · May 24th, 2010, 08:42

Hi All, This is my first post and my First Volvo,I have recently got a hold of a 2005 Volvo S80 D5 SE, the problem i have is that I need to replace the front Struts on the car, it has the Four C Suspension system, and I cannot find any aftermarket/OEM Struts, I have talked to a few people who seem to think that unless it has the Self-Levelling system,which seems to be different to the Four C system, that standard struts will do, Volvo Dealer wasnt much help as they said they would really need to see the car ( and empty whats left of my bank account ),

Any help on this matter would be appreciated

b1lly

jamie28 · May 24th, 2010, 09:08

4C suspension struts are not cheap about £500 a corner from a main dealer altthough they are made by monroe.

I belive this lot can supply them for a lot less, worth a call

https://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/Sh...t_and_Rear.cfm

karlthrnsT5 · May 27th, 2010, 00:43

Hi Mate, the 4 c shocks that go on the s60 r's are made by Monroe so I would imagine they would be the same. I have just replaced all 4 on my s60r and managed to get them from my local motor factors. They are also £167.00 plus the vat a big saving on the £430 that volvo want. Dingbro operate in most of Scotland and Im pretty sure there is one in your direction. Only bummer is they only deal with trade customers but im sure a local garage could get you them if you asked nicely

b1lly · Jun 1st, 2010, 20:34

Thanks guys, managed to get a pair of Monroes for £300.00 inc VAT & delivery from Car Parts Direct, not so many clunks at the front now, well no MAJOR ones,

Once again, thanks for you time and help

May 24th, 2010, 08:42	#1
b1lly b1lly Last Online: Aug 7th, 2012 14:57 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ayr	Strut Problem Hi All, This is my first post and my First Volvo,I have recently got a hold of a 2005 Volvo S80 D5 SE, the problem i have is that I need to replace the front Struts on the car, it has the Four C Suspension system, and I cannot find any aftermarket/OEM Struts, I have talked to a few people who seem to think that unless it has the Self-Levelling system,which seems to be different to the Four C system, that standard struts will do, Volvo Dealer wasnt much help as they said they would really need to see the car ( and empty whats left of my bank account ), Any help on this matter would be appreciated b1lly

May 24th, 2010, 09:08	#2
jamie28 Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2021 12:03 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: middlesex	4C suspension struts are not cheap about £500 a corner from a main dealer altthough they are made by monroe. I belive this lot can supply them for a lot less, worth a call https://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/Sh...t_and_Rear.cfm __________________ I unleash my hammer with sadistic intent Last edited by jamie28; May 24th, 2010 at 09:19.

May 27th, 2010, 00:43	#3
karlthrnsT5 New Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2011 22:21 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: carnoustie View Photos By: karlthrnsT5	Hi Mate, the 4 c shocks that go on the s60 r's are made by Monroe so I would imagine they would be the same. I have just replaced all 4 on my s60r and managed to get them from my local motor factors. They are also £167.00 plus the vat a big saving on the £430 that volvo want. Dingbro operate in most of Scotland and Im pretty sure there is one in your direction. Only bummer is they only deal with trade customers but im sure a local garage could get you them if you asked nicely

Jun 1st, 2010, 20:34	#4
b1lly b1lly Last Online: Aug 7th, 2012 14:57 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ayr	Thanks guys, managed to get a pair of Monroes for £300.00 inc VAT & delivery from Car Parts Direct, not so many clunks at the front now, well no MAJOR ones, Once again, thanks for you time and help

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