Stabilus bonnet and boot struts.

ShakTak · Jul 23rd, 2020, 18:12

Just thought I'd share my views on some replacement Stabilus struts for my 2006 XC90.

They are the new lift-o-mat version, but otherwise identical to the original Volvo branded Stabilus items.

Absolutely brilliant. Bought from Autodoc.

No more bonnet coming down on my head, or my boot squeaking and not lifting without assistance from me.

9247ZZ for the boot.
7656WY for the bonnet.

Harley Dave · Jul 23rd, 2020, 19:32

Prices please?

I'm guessing they are "affordable" given that you're from God's own County.

Cheers

Dave

ShakTak · Jul 24th, 2020, 07:13

I paid £69 for all four delivered from Germany.

I think they have just gone up on Autodoc though!

Moose Test · Jul 24th, 2020, 11:47

They're currently running at £79 for all four.

Are they an easy fit? Is it a matter of simply knocking the strut head off the ball by placing a small open spanner behind it and applying some hammer to that? Or is there a more finessed technique?

My boot struts are corroded and I suspect that one has lost its gas charge.

ShakTak · Jul 24th, 2020, 14:24

Easy peasy to fit. No spanners required.

You simply need something like a pick tool, that’s what I used, to lift the spring clip at each end of the old struts that are fitted to the car.

This basically unlocks it from the ball that’s bolted to the car.

New items just push straight on.

Dancake · Jul 24th, 2020, 15:56

Just to add to this. Make sure to support the boot or bonnet when removing the struts. One strut is unlikely to support the weight of the panel, and you don't want to find out the hard way just how heavy a bonnet or boot is.

XCR · Feb 20th, 2021, 17:44

Having just narrowly avoided losing a few fingers to the delightful wind slamming my bonnet closed, further scrutiny shows that my struts are tired....

Where can I find these please guys ?

I've searched and found every other permutation...as you do.
My car is a 2008 XC70 D5 SE LUX.....and its only the Stabilus Lift-o-mat's I'm after....

Harley Dave · Feb 20th, 2021, 18:16

Just Google the part numbers 9247ZZ or 7656WY

Cheers

Dave

XCR · Feb 20th, 2021, 23:49

Help appreciated Dave,
but the first are tailgate struts and the second are for the XC90.

gmonag · Feb 21st, 2021, 00:12

Well, this is the XC90 forum....

Jul 23rd, 2020, 18:12	#1
ShakTak XC90 Last Online: Today 06:30 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	Stabilus bonnet and boot struts. Just thought I'd share my views on some replacement Stabilus struts for my 2006 XC90. They are the new lift-o-mat version, but otherwise identical to the original Volvo branded Stabilus items. Absolutely brilliant. Bought from Autodoc. No more bonnet coming down on my head, or my boot squeaking and not lifting without assistance from me. 9247ZZ for the boot. 7656WY for the bonnet. __________________ XC90

Jul 24th, 2020, 07:13	#3
ShakTak XC90 Last Online: Today 06:30 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	I paid £69 for all four delivered from Germany. I think they have just gone up on Autodoc though! __________________ XC90

Jul 24th, 2020, 11:47	#4
Moose Test Master Member Last Online: Today 09:51 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Norfolk	They're currently running at £79 for all four. Are they an easy fit? Is it a matter of simply knocking the strut head off the ball by placing a small open spanner behind it and applying some hammer to that? Or is there a more finessed technique? My boot struts are corroded and I suspect that one has lost its gas charge. __________________ 2007 XC90 V8 Sport

Jul 24th, 2020, 14:24	#5
ShakTak XC90 Last Online: Today 06:30 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	Easy peasy to fit. No spanners required. You simply need something like a pick tool, that’s what I used, to lift the spring clip at each end of the old struts that are fitted to the car. This basically unlocks it from the ball that’s bolted to the car. New items just push straight on. __________________ XC90

Jul 24th, 2020, 15:56	#6
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:39 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Just to add to this. Make sure to support the boot or bonnet when removing the struts. One strut is unlikely to support the weight of the panel, and you don't want to find out the hard way just how heavy a bonnet or boot is. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Jul 23rd, 2020, 19:32	#2
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Yesterday 22:57 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	Prices please? I'm guessing they are "affordable" given that you're from God's own County. Cheers Dave

Feb 20th, 2021, 17:44	#7
XCR Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey	Having just narrowly avoided losing a few fingers to the delightful wind slamming my bonnet closed, further scrutiny shows that my struts are tired.... Where can I find these please guys ? I've searched and found every other permutation...as you do. My car is a 2008 XC70 D5 SE LUX.....and its only the Stabilus Lift-o-mat's I'm after.... __________________ Mk1 V70 T5 C30 R-Design T5

Feb 20th, 2021, 18:16	#8
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Yesterday 22:57 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	Just Google the part numbers 9247ZZ or 7656WY Cheers Dave

Feb 20th, 2021, 23:49	#9
XCR Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey	Help appreciated Dave, but the first are tailgate struts and the second are for the XC90. __________________ Mk1 V70 T5 C30 R-Design T5

Feb 21st, 2021, 00:12	#10
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	Well, this is the XC90 forum.... __________________ Greg

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