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Originally Posted by v40alex
I've got a set of genuine Volvo struts on mine and they have black piston rods. They came off a Phase 1, not sure if that has anything to do with it, part number is the same. Perhaps a case of changing the original supplier?
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The all-black ones that came off the current car were definitely aftermarket, and I don't remember what came off the previous car but they were half-metal too. I don't know if I've ever seen a genuine pair of struts!
The TUV ones on there now are still a bit iffy. Sometimes the movement is smooth and precise, other times it pushes up too hard and bounces at the top of the hinge. I'm assuming it'll loosen up after a while....?