Suspension quote

[melkor]

hi all
i am new to the forum
i have a 1998 v70 2.5t i recently had some work done and the mechanic
noticed the front struts were loose so he is going to relace the top mounts and new shocks as the old ones are leaking but the price seems very high £678 is this right any help appreciated
cheers

[strbryan]

What is he replacing them with, genuine items?

Contact RTmechanics or don kalmar union on here for some quotes

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/member.php?u=55

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/member.php?u=5747

[melkor]

hi i think the shocks he is getting are sachs
he says the really expensive bits are the strut mounts lower parts

[strbryan]

These are the same as what Volvo use http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=3532

Although I have not tried these mounts yet I have only heard good things from these IPD units http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=6314

Although PFV is expensive compared to others the above will hive you a good idea on prices

[melkor]

thanks for the links
the mechanic said that the strut mount lowers are dearer than the strut itself seems unlikely

[strbryan]

Originally Posted by melkor

thanks for the links
the mechanic said that the strut mount lowers are dearer than the strut itself seems unlikely

Your mechanic is talking out of his ass mate.