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Feb 10th, 2021, 18:33 | #11 |
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Front shock absorbers, spring seats & bearings have been ordered.
Does anyone know whether the whole skuttle panel at the bottom of the windscreen needs to be removed to access the bolts holding the shock absorbers in place in the engine bay or not? There’s two see through plastic grids that I can see over the upper strut bolts, but it looks as if the whole panel needs to be removed to access them. It’d be easier if those little grids somehow come loose, but it doesn’t seem like that’s an option?
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Feb 18th, 2021, 19:34 | #12 |
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New shock absorbers, spring seats & bearings arrived recently. I didn't have to undo the whole skuttle panel. I just unclipped it away from the body on either side of the car & lifted it enough to gain access to the strut mounting bolts, so its still more or less in place. What a pain replacing the shocks! I should have brought it to a garage... I now understand why a garage charges a hefty labour fee to do this work. Although, the figures they charged seemed reasonable considering the time it has taken with rusty bolts etc. Shock absorber replacement looks a far easier task on P2 models. Don't be thinking replacement on P3 models is the same because it isn't. Similar yes, but more time consuming for sure.
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Feb 22nd, 2021, 21:42 | #13 |
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Front Shock absorbers, spring seats & bearings have been replaced on my Dad's P3 V70 (Ordered from Mill Volvo, so genuine parts). I've never replaced a shock absorber before. Its safe to say that you'll need to budget yourself a good few hours to get the hang of things, if you've never done it before that is. Once one side is done, the other will be quicker. You need a fairly decent set of tools/items for this job though, including things such as;
No more knocking over bumps (bearings were knackered, as were the shocks themselves). Replacing them has made a massive difference, so I'm very happy & so is my Dad (its his car).
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Feb 23rd, 2021, 14:03 | #14 |
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I fitted a set of 4 Bilstein B4 shocks from PartsforVolvo last year, they were a good price for a full set, also fitted slightly lower Eibach springs at the same time.
As on many cars, the rears are an easy job but the fronts are time-consuming. I'm still not that impressed with the handling of the car - the suspension could be firmer on the bends. I know there are better shocks than the B4s available, any suggestions welcome. As always, it's a trade-off between handling & comfort of the ride.
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I nearly went for the Bilstein's, but decided to stay with what was originally fitted to the car. Although, I could find no markings on the ones purchased (apart from a Volvo sticker because I purchased them from a dealership at trade price), I think the original ones fitted to the car were made by Sachs. I suspect these ones I purchased are Sachs, but with a Volvo badge. The ride is very comfortable. I didn't fit new springs, as the ones on the car weren't cracked & seemed to be in very good condition. I suspect at some point in time prior to my dad owning the car, they (the springs) may have been changed. The V70 is a big/heavy car & I've found they have a tendency to wollow a bit in the bends anyway... they aren't sports cars after all. Although, since fitting the new shock absorbers, its made a big difference to the handling/comfort in general. My advice would be to buy genuine ones. They aren't cheap, but well worth it in my opinion.
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Feb 24th, 2021, 13:45 | #16 |
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I suspect that is why Volvo offer the 4C adjustable suspension option. I have 4C and run the system almost permanently in "Advanced", the hardest ride setting, as I'm used to sports GT cars, but I cannot detect wallow in that setting and the handling is precise and safe even at speed through bends. My dread is the cost of replacement 4C components.
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In our country we have some of them. In serbian just search on google volvo delovi beograd and you can find.
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Its just too much to justify going for a car with 4c suspension. Unless you buy one that's had the shock absorbers replaced already (if you're lucky), or purchased a car with very low mileage, or don't mind spending big money to replace them when they do fail.
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Feb 24th, 2021, 19:39 | #19 |
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And it is perceived wisdom to always replace shocks in pairs so as to maintain even handling from side to side. £1000 for a pair? Ouch.
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Feb 24th, 2021, 22:29 | #20 |
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Very expensive indeed, hence why I'll stay clear of the 4C system.
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