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Old Dec 15th, 2017, 23:30   #1
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Looking to change both rear shocks due to one leaking and can hear it knock slightly when going over little bumps.

I can’t find an alternative for the Sachs 31255534 that’s fitted to my 09 v70 redesign.
Are mine self levelling or what? What can I swap them over to without paying almost £350 a side from Volvo?


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Any decent motor factors will advise of alternatives if there are any . Steer clear of the halfrauds and similar .
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Is it a nivomat shock that is fitted to my car? I can’t find much info on it
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I don't know but as said a decent car factor should be able to get correct spec just by giving them you reg . Failing that contact you local main dealer and give them the Vin no and they will be able to give you correct spec.
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I’ve phoned ecp and other factors and they all say my car wasn’t fitted it’s self leveling suspension, I then phoned Volvo and he wasn’t sure! I gave him the part number he told me it was fitted with self leveling.
£452.50 for a shock. There is an option to do a conversion but will need two normal shocks and replace the springs.
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That might be cheaper . but you will have to check the headlamp adjustment . Does your car have headlight adjuster on the dash or self adjusting HID headlamps ? If it does then changing to normal shocks will be fine . If it doesn't then headlamp adjustment will have to be fitted as beams will rise and dazzle oncoming cars when a load is carried.
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