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Old Jan 11th, 2013, 15:00   #1
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Afternoon all. Well called my local volvo dealer in Dundee today to see if they can enlighten me on replacement shocks for my 2001 t4..ooyaah,was my responseo quote of £350 + vat for one shock!!Ow indeed. Just wondering if anyone knows if I haveto have specific shocks for my car or anyone know of a suitable replacement. Dang nivomats!!
Suspension code is 4CV1EX
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Maybe it's time you sell one of your kidneys...........

A bit on the expensive side imho
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might have to sell the bad boy 17's, put the galacticas back on!
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I know this is still expensive but if you do decide to go for genuine items I could do them for £299 each including VAT plus postage.

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Speak to the boss at PFV he sold me a full set of Sport Gas Boge Sachs for a good price and there great it was like day and night with the new shocks
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Theres always this option http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/en/...2003-2004.html a few people have them
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Afternoon all. Well called my local volvo dealer in Dundee today to see if they can enlighten me on replacement shocks for my 2001 t4..ooyaah,was my responseo quote of £350 + vat for one shock!!Ow indeed. Just wondering if anyone knows if I haveto have specific shocks for my car or anyone know of a suitable replacement. Dang nivomats!!
Suspension code is 4CV1EX
Thanks to all!
Dave

FFS I didnt know they were that expensive, well i hope you find some cheaper one matey
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