Suspension: - s60R Help

gazza1962 · Jul 7th, 2010, 19:58

Failed its MOT today on a leaking fron strut nightmare.Quoted £450 for 1 shock absorber from volvo dealer.My questions are:-1. Anyone do a replacement cheaper. 2. Do /should I replace both at the same time. 3. Saw a place selling Monroe shockers to fit S60R on E-Bay will this be compatible with the active suspension? ie will a replacement shocker have a fitting to accept the releavant wiring.
Thanks for any help

DSK · Jul 7th, 2010, 23:31

Can only help with 2.

It is heavily advisable to replace such components likes brakes, shock absorbers, wishbones etc in pairs. This ensures that you get the same performance & safety from both corners.

jamie28 · Jul 8th, 2010, 00:13

try
http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/par...bsorbers-front

or
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shock-absorber...item2c50e8da8b

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=96362

you can check the part numbers on the monroe website

gazza1962 · Jul 8th, 2010, 17:12

I purchased to monroe shockers off ebay £330 a pair and exact fit for AWD active chasis C4 .Much better that £450 for 1 from volvo eh .

Libra · Jul 9th, 2010, 15:19

You should of contacted Rufe at FRF Volvo for these 4c Shocks.

I had to have my front struts replaced earlier this year and the total bill was £1200.

When you get these struts fitted you HAVE to get the SUM re-calibrated which can only be done at a Volvo dealer.

gazza1962 · Jul 9th, 2010, 17:35

what is the SUM ? and how much does it cost to get this to get recalibrated?

Libra · Jul 10th, 2010, 11:44

SUM = SUspension Module. The cost would usually be included in the fitting of the dampers at a Volvo garage. I have no idea of the individual price. Phone them up and ask.

gazza1962 · Jul 10th, 2010, 13:58

ok cheers for your help .The struts should arrive Monday and fitted Tuesday ,then it ma dont need the SUM set y be a call to Volvo for the set up .Fingers crossed it dont need the SUM set up .Ill keep you informed.

Libra · Jul 11th, 2010, 15:38

I am not entirely sure what you have type, but you will have to get the new struts re-callbrated when they are fitted as they are electronic. They are not like off the shelf universal gas struts like every other car.

All the set-up is having the car in their workshop of level ground, they connect VADIS computer to the car and the new struts are set-up.

gazza1962 · Jul 11th, 2010, 16:37

I managed to source Monroe shocks off ebay £339 a pair and they are for the s60r with the active chasis. They guy on the phone seemed to know what he was talking about.

Jul 7th, 2010, 19:58	#1
gazza1962 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2011 20:02 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: dundee	s60R Help Failed its MOT today on a leaking fron strut nightmare.Quoted £450 for 1 shock absorber from volvo dealer.My questions are:-1. Anyone do a replacement cheaper. 2. Do /should I replace both at the same time. 3. Saw a place selling Monroe shockers to fit S60R on E-Bay will this be compatible with the active suspension? ie will a replacement shocker have a fitting to accept the releavant wiring. Thanks for any help

Jul 7th, 2010, 23:31	#2
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	Can only help with 2. It is heavily advisable to replace such components likes brakes, shock absorbers, wishbones etc in pairs. This ensures that you get the same performance & safety from both corners. __________________ 2000 C70 T5 GT Coupe 1998 S70R / 1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2007 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / 2011 Mercedes S350 Bluetec 2007 Suzuki GSXR-1000

Jul 8th, 2010, 00:13	#3
jamie28 Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2021 12:03 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: middlesex	try http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/par...bsorbers-front or http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shock-absorber...item2c50e8da8b http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=96362 you can check the part numbers on the monroe website __________________ I unleash my hammer with sadistic intent

Jul 8th, 2010, 17:12	#4
gazza1962 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2011 20:02 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: dundee	sorted I purchased to monroe shockers off ebay £330 a pair and exact fit for AWD active chasis C4 .Much better that £450 for 1 from volvo eh .

Jul 9th, 2010, 15:19	#5
Libra weighing things up Last Online: Mar 30th, 2015 15:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bedfordshire View Photos By: Libra	You should of contacted Rufe at FRF Volvo for these 4c Shocks. I had to have my front struts replaced earlier this year and the total bill was £1200. When you get these struts fitted you HAVE to get the SUM re-calibrated which can only be done at a Volvo dealer.

Jul 9th, 2010, 17:35	#6
gazza1962 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2011 20:02 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: dundee	what is the SUM ? and how much does it cost to get this to get recalibrated?

Jul 10th, 2010, 11:44	#7
Libra weighing things up Last Online: Mar 30th, 2015 15:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bedfordshire View Photos By: Libra	SUM = SUspension Module. The cost would usually be included in the fitting of the dampers at a Volvo garage. I have no idea of the individual price. Phone them up and ask.

Jul 10th, 2010, 13:58	#8
gazza1962 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2011 20:02 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: dundee	ok cheers for your help .The struts should arrive Monday and fitted Tuesday ,then it ma dont need the SUM set y be a call to Volvo for the set up .Fingers crossed it dont need the SUM set up .Ill keep you informed.

Jul 11th, 2010, 15:38	#9
Libra weighing things up Last Online: Mar 30th, 2015 15:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bedfordshire View Photos By: Libra	I am not entirely sure what you have type, but you will have to get the new struts re-callbrated when they are fitted as they are electronic. They are not like off the shelf universal gas struts like every other car. All the set-up is having the car in their workshop of level ground, they connect VADIS computer to the car and the new struts are set-up.

Jul 11th, 2010, 16:37	#10
gazza1962 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2011 20:02 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: dundee	I managed to source Monroe shocks off ebay £339 a pair and they are for the s60r with the active chasis. They guy on the phone seemed to know what he was talking about.

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