V70 Suspension: Front upper suspension mount

[jgjones095]

Can I ask what has failed?
Because I've replaced both front shocks, both top mount, both spring cups, both bumpstop and springs and mine looks exactly the same...

[Simmy]

Originally Posted by reggit

Thanks for the confirmation.

Is is a reasonable DIY proposition, outside in the snow? Or am I going to break a habit of a lifetime and pay a garage? Haha.

don't panic it wont fall apart easy diy I did both of mine and replaced both struts in a day. get new drop links as they can be difficult to remove if yours are ok you can take new ones back make shure you have everything u need before starting. wait for a fine day. snow will make it difficult

[ShadeTek]

Did my upper mounts ast year. Here's a pic.

[oragex]

Originally Posted by jgjones095

Can I ask what has failed?
Because I've replaced both front shocks, both top mount, both spring cups, both bumpstop and springs and mine looks exactly the same...

On almost all brands other than Sachs and Volvo the spring seat (or spring cups as you name it) will fail anywhere from 6mths to 2years