Suspension: - Volvo V70 P2 - New Suspension

JNMann · Oct 13th, 2018, 14:39

Looks like I have a broken spring on the front, I thought this might be a good time to replace the front suspension.

I saw a video on YouTube where the man replaced with a Sachs kit that had the springs already installed, looked pretty straight forward to replace.

Appreciate any advice on what part to use/not to use and if these full kits are available in UK please?

Georgeandkira · Oct 14th, 2018, 00:07

"Quick Struts" (possibly a brand's name) is what they're called in No. America.
There's a legion of nay sayers who disregard them as being always cheaply constructed.

I have no experience with them at all as I have a spring compressor but the speed of installation and safety they afford is always cited by those who love 'em.

I'd guess that Sachs would only put their name on good ones.
Don't pinch pennies. Buying locally from someone who'll back them up mightn't be a bad idea.

oragex · Oct 14th, 2018, 07:56

Sachs makes 2 or 3 qualities of shockers. Even their Super Touring one is half as durable as a genuine one and not close in ride quality. I would skip the cheap Sachs (white sticker), go at least with the ST for adecent ride. But if keeping the car longer, the ride of a genuine shock can't be beaten, and they can be get online for a decent price. Also, use only Sachs spring seats. My take is to spend more if possible and get the sockers and wishbones in genuine, the ride will be just so involving

JNMann · Oct 14th, 2018, 13:39

Thanks for the responses. Yes, I saw the Chinese ones. I want to get a decent set but having never fitted myself I thought a complete built strut would be a better way to go.

I giess I need to look at spring compressors and put together myself for the best setup then.

Back to Google search, lol.

oragex · Oct 14th, 2018, 17:35

I have something like this, of course being chinese makes you feel stressed if the give up so better go with a known brand, but this kind of model works very well. I also like to put some grease on the threads (just on this spring compressor threads, not on the car bolts)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-HEAVY-DUT...2CY:rk:17:pf:0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxjV7OjzY-o

JNMann · Oct 15th, 2018, 17:55

Struggling to find genuine online. Done a little research and found folk recommending these:

https://www.dcperformance.co.uk/upra...volvo/v70.html

I had no intention of lowering but wonder if this may help handling without looking too low?

Would this be a full kit or would I still need additional parts...getting expensive! lol

Looks like I'll have to compress unless I get my local garage to install and I buy the parts.

These look useful...

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/stru...C=YT-020410066

davebb · Oct 15th, 2018, 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by JNMann

Struggling to find genuine online. Done a little research and found folk recommending these:

https://www.dcperformance.co.uk/upra...volvo/v70.html

I had no intention of lowering but wonder if this may help handling without looking too low?

Would this be a full kit or would I still need additional parts...getting expensive! lol

Looks like I'll have to compress unless I get my local garage to install and I buy the parts.

These look useful...

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/stru...C=YT-020410066

Hi the tool looks very good, A bit over the top for just doing 2 shocks,
but it will last for years, so good if you have other cars to do,
Dave

JNMann · Oct 15th, 2018, 20:31

Yes, I was thinking it looked like a safer option for a 'novice mechanic' ;-) LOL

Idea was to use it and sell on afterwards maybe.

davebb · Oct 15th, 2018, 21:28

look on ebay, you can get one for about £85,
Dave

Georgeandkira · Oct 15th, 2018, 22:14

I wouldn't think anyone would want to lower their car unless they wanted to streak about like a TV character.

Lowered front struts will require lowering the back end too.

In your case a simple repair (replacing front end parts due a busted spring) needs to be done-not a severe revision of your ride height.

Alternating the tightening of the standard compressors is all you need do. I believe many people use an impact gun on one compressor too much and cause the spring to "twang out". Just leave it on the ground and tighten alternately.

Once evenly compressed you can touch the center nut with an impact wrench. It's quite satisfying.

Oct 13th, 2018, 14:39	#1
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Volvo V70 P2 - New Suspension Looks like I have a broken spring on the front, I thought this might be a good time to replace the front suspension. I saw a video on YouTube where the man replaced with a Sachs kit that had the springs already installed, looked pretty straight forward to replace. Appreciate any advice on what part to use/not to use and if these full kits are available in UK please? __________________ 2005 V70 D5 163

Oct 14th, 2018, 07:56	#3
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Sachs makes 2 or 3 qualities of shockers. Even their Super Touring one is half as durable as a genuine one and not close in ride quality. I would skip the cheap Sachs (white sticker), go at least with the ST for adecent ride. But if keeping the car longer, the ride of a genuine shock can't be beaten, and they can be get online for a decent price. Also, use only Sachs spring seats. My take is to spend more if possible and get the sockers and wishbones in genuine, the ride will be just so involving __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Oct 14th, 2018, 13:39	#4
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Thanks for the responses. Yes, I saw the Chinese ones. I want to get a decent set but having never fitted myself I thought a complete built strut would be a better way to go. I giess I need to look at spring compressors and put together myself for the best setup then. Back to Google search, lol. __________________ 2005 V70 D5 163

Oct 14th, 2018, 17:35	#5
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	I have something like this, of course being chinese makes you feel stressed if the give up so better go with a known brand, but this kind of model works very well. I also like to put some grease on the threads (just on this spring compressor threads, not on the car bolts) https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-HEAVY-DUT...2CY:rk:17:pf:0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxjV7OjzY-o __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Oct 15th, 2018, 17:55	#6
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Struggling to find genuine online. Done a little research and found folk recommending these: https://www.dcperformance.co.uk/upra...volvo/v70.html I had no intention of lowering but wonder if this may help handling without looking too low? Would this be a full kit or would I still need additional parts...getting expensive! lol Looks like I'll have to compress unless I get my local garage to install and I buy the parts. These look useful... https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/stru...C=YT-020410066 __________________ 2005 V70 D5 163 Last edited by JNMann; Oct 15th, 2018 at 18:01.

Oct 14th, 2018, 00:07	#2
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:34 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	"Quick Struts" (possibly a brand's name) is what they're called in No. America. There's a legion of nay sayers who disregard them as being always cheaply constructed. I have no experience with them at all as I have a spring compressor but the speed of installation and safety they afford is always cited by those who love 'em. I'd guess that Sachs would only put their name on good ones. Don't pinch pennies. Buying locally from someone who'll back them up mightn't be a bad idea.

Oct 15th, 2018, 20:31	#8
JNMann Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire	Yes, I was thinking it looked like a safer option for a 'novice mechanic' ;-) LOL Idea was to use it and sell on afterwards maybe. __________________ 2005 V70 D5 163

Oct 15th, 2018, 21:28	#9
davebb Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Emsworth,hants	look on ebay, you can get one for about £85, Dave

Oct 15th, 2018, 22:14	#10
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:34 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	I wouldn't think anyone would want to lower their car unless they wanted to streak about like a TV character. Lowered front struts will require lowering the back end too. In your case a simple repair (replacing front end parts due a busted spring) needs to be done-not a severe revision of your ride height. Alternating the tightening of the standard compressors is all you need do. I believe many people use an impact gun on one compressor too much and cause the spring to "twang out". Just leave it on the ground and tighten alternately. Once evenly compressed you can touch the center nut with an impact wrench. It's quite satisfying.

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