Suspension quote

[melkor]

hi all
i am new to the forum
i have a 1998 v70 2.5t i recently had some work done and the mechanic
noticed the front struts were loose so he is going to relace the top mounts and new shocks as the old ones are leaking but the price seems very high £678 is this right any help appreciated
cheers

[strbryan]

What is he replacing them with, genuine items?

Contact RTmechanics or don kalmar union on here for some quotes

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/member.php?u=55

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/member.php?u=5747

[melkor]

hi i think the shocks he is getting are sachs
he says the really expensive bits are the strut mounts lower parts

[strbryan]

These are the same as what Volvo use http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=3532

Although I have not tried these mounts yet I have only heard good things from these IPD units http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=6314

Although PFV is expensive compared to others the above will hive you a good idea on prices

[melkor]

thanks for the links
the mechanic said that the strut mount lowers are dearer than the strut itself seems unlikely

[strbryan]

Originally Posted by melkor

thanks for the links
the mechanic said that the strut mount lowers are dearer than the strut itself seems unlikely

Your mechanic is talking out of his ass mate.

[melkor]

it seems so as the parts are £45 each on pfv i will have to pull him on it tommorow as i dont really fancy getting mugged off.

[t5pete]

got to agree with tony tbh its not a very hard job to do your self just buy a haynes or cd rom and follow the steps will save you abit of candy.
Depending on what your wanting you can buy a full set of koni fsds now for £400 and a set of top mounts which arnt expensive.

[melkor]

yes he said for the strut mounts top and bottom both sides will cost 328 quid on their own!!
im losing heart in the car now
only had it since march and it has cost me a fortune so far
when it works it is lovely to drive though lol

[strbryan]

Originally Posted by melkor

yes he said for the strut mounts top and bottom both sides will cost 328 quid on their own!!
im losing heart in the car now
only had it since march and it has cost me a fortune so far
when it works it is lovely to drive though lol

If he is using genuine parts then yes they are expensive BUT make sure that is what he is fitting and not cheap crap as you will be replacing them in less then a years time again.

Like most of these cars there suspension is past there best and will need replacing.Stick with it as you will have a nice set up once completed.