Front suspension struts

daniel mossey · Jul 9th, 2019, 19:31

Hi there I want to find out if you can buy a complete front strut assembly for a v70 r 1997 ready to just install with Spring aswell? Saves me a lot of hassle.
Regards
Dan

classicswede · Jul 9th, 2019, 23:01

For full strut either complete used ones or coilovers

volvo again · Jul 10th, 2019, 08:42

You can get used on ebay, do you need to replace the springs or the dampers?
If you decide to get used, make sure they are in good condition or you'll be back to where you started...I would also suggest trying to get two from the same car

happy diver · Jul 10th, 2019, 12:13

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vol...chs-sac-033080

daniel mossey · Jul 10th, 2019, 22:10

Hi on checking I need new shocks but not sure if I need new springs and top mounts . Anything I may need? I'll look at PFs.
Regards
Dan

daniel mossey · Jul 11th, 2019, 08:33

Happy driver,
That link you sent me dosnt list the v70 but the c70 so I'm guessing it will fir my car

cheshired5 · Jul 11th, 2019, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by daniel mossey

Hi on checking I need new shocks but not sure if I need new springs and top mounts . Anything I may need?

I refreshed some strut components on both sides recently for a total outlay of around £120 for 2 x bearings, upper spring seats, upper and lower spring insulators and bump stops.
5 year old shocks were still good (enough) as were the original 17 year old springs with 205k miles on them.
Videos covering various things to look out for are on my YouTube channel.

Different car but it's still a Macpherson strut so the principles are the same.

Dancake · Jul 11th, 2019, 13:14

The spring shape is different on the P80 chassis cars to the P2 chassis cars. On the P2s you can release the spring tension without fitting the upper bearing. On the P80 cars you need to have the upper bearing and cap/washer fitted before you release the spring tension. Other than that it's basically the same process. It doesn't take much to assemble struts and you can do it fairly easily without prior experience if you take your time. The most important thing is that you buy a good set of spring compressors. They aren't something you want to be skimping on.

daniel mossey · Jul 11th, 2019, 23:45

Hi all. There's too much travel on the front shocks and the left bearing is groaning a little when steering. So I'll change all apart from the springs.
Thanks
which shocks does anyone recommend?
Dan

cheshired5 · Jul 11th, 2019, 23:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by daniel mossey

which shocks does anyone recommend?

If you're on a budget and if there's a version available for yours, I've been very happy with the Meyle shocks I fitted for £88 for the pair.
Otherwise, I'd recommend Bilstein or Sachs.

Jul 9th, 2019, 19:31	#1
daniel mossey Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 11:06 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WALTHAM ABBEY	Front suspension struts Hi there I want to find out if you can buy a complete front strut assembly for a v70 r 1997 ready to just install with Spring aswell? Saves me a lot of hassle. Regards Dan

Jul 9th, 2019, 23:01	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 21:47 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	For full strut either complete used ones or coilovers __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vol...chs-sac-033080 __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

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Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:34 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	The spring shape is different on the P80 chassis cars to the P2 chassis cars. On the P2s you can release the spring tension without fitting the upper bearing. On the P80 cars you need to have the upper bearing and cap/washer fitted before you release the spring tension. Other than that it's basically the same process. It doesn't take much to assemble struts and you can do it fairly easily without prior experience if you take your time. The most important thing is that you buy a good set of spring compressors. They aren't something you want to be skimping on. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

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Jul 10th, 2019, 08:42	#3
volvo again Master Member Last Online: Today 10:46 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	You can get used on ebay, do you need to replace the springs or the dampers? If you decide to get used, make sure they are in good condition or you'll be back to where you started...I would also suggest trying to get two from the same car

Jul 10th, 2019, 22:10	#5
daniel mossey Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 11:06 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WALTHAM ABBEY	Hi on checking I need new shocks but not sure if I need new springs and top mounts . Anything I may need? I'll look at PFs. Regards Dan

Jul 11th, 2019, 08:33	#6
daniel mossey Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 11:06 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WALTHAM ABBEY	Happy driver, That link you sent me dosnt list the v70 but the c70 so I'm guessing it will fir my car

Jul 11th, 2019, 23:45	#9
daniel mossey Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 11:06 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WALTHAM ABBEY	Hi all. There's too much travel on the front shocks and the left bearing is groaning a little when steering. So I'll change all apart from the springs. Thanks which shocks does anyone recommend? Dan

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