Rear Shock Replacement

[StrongSpearWorks]

Last MOT I had a “Slight misting of oil” near side rear shock absorber.
I believe that state has now changed to plain old failed.

Euro / GSF don’t list any replacement parts.

Any idea where here can I get new shocks from?

91 estate. Non independent/ not nivomat.

Job doesn’t look too hard at all.

[360beast]

Bilstein B4 from parts for Volvo's

[Ian21401]

For OE parts check your main dealer first or FRF. If they are not Nivomat they shouldn’t be too expensive but better than fitting poor quality ones from a factor.
If you’re handy with a spanner/socket the job is relatively easy, only two bolts for each shocker, one top, one bottom, provided that you can free them. If they are seized you may need some releasing fluid and some patience.

[StrongSpearWorks]

Originally Posted by 360beast

Bilstein B4 from parts for Volvo's

Any issue replacing oil filled with gas?

I've owned many cars over the years, but never changed a shock!

[StrongSpearWorks]

Originally Posted by Ian21401

For OE parts check your main dealer first or FRF. If they are not Nivomat they shouldn’t be too expensive but better than fitting poor quality ones from a factor.
If you’re handy with a spanner/socket the job is relatively easy, only two bolts for each shocker, one top, one bottom, provided that you can free them. If they are seized you may need some releasing fluid and some patience.

Not a stranger to the spanners... doesn't look like a bad job at all - assuming those lower bolts are rust welded!

I'll order two and do both sides. If one's gone I'll bet the other will follow shortly.

[griston64]

Originally Posted by StrongSpearWorks

Not a stranger to the spanners... doesn't look like a bad job at all - assuming those lower bolts are rust welded!

I'll order two and do both sides. If one's gone I'll bet the other will follow shortly.

It's the top studs and nuts that will be welded with rust. Better order new before you start. I bought all lower bolts as well

No 17 spring cap is NLA

[jpliddy]

are yours nivomat or standard shocks i got rid of my nivomats recently ,
so now got standard shocks and lesjofors heavy duty springs was able to do the job thanks to mark grindstone and luke 360 beast guidance , get new topmost studs and nuts for the springs and new bolts and nuts for the bottom shockers fittings ,

[jpliddy]

ah sorry , so you just need new shock absorbers as you haven't got the nivomat shockers so should be not a bad job at all

[bob12]

There are plenty of useful threads in this Section about what makes/combinations of non-Nivos and springs people have fitted successfully.

Bob

[StrongSpearWorks]

Originally Posted by griston64

Very useful, thank you very much 👍