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Recommended bonnet struts?

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Old Dec 4th, 2018, 14:36   #1
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Default Recommended bonnet struts?

My 2006 2.5 Petrol XC90 has got cold induced failing bonnet struts. Any one recommend good quality, preferably European made, replacements - at a good price. I think most of the cheapies on ebay will be cheap far eastern copies.
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Old Dec 4th, 2018, 16:25   #2
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Go OEM original Volvo. Not expensive. Good quality. Will fit perfectly.
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Must confess I went for a couple of these when I changed mine a couple of years ago:

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/car-...0-bonnet-strut

Apparently UK made, 2 year guarantee. They fitted easily and still working well.

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Dealer (FRF) - £136.48/pair delivered
SGS eng. - £40.57/pair delivered

No contest. Any other (OEM?)
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Stabilus are more than likely the OEM manufacturer. They are top quality and can be purchased considerably cheaper than Volvo struts.
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I used SGS re-gas service of a load (14) of small struts from my motorhome.

They were for the non-critical job of holding open overhead locker doors so I didn't want to pay the OEM price from Germany. (From memory - and you don't forget a price like this - it was about £1,000)

The SGS re-gas worked perfectly and was MUCH less expensive than new struts.

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-...assing-service

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I fitted Meyle ones last year and they have been fine. I got mine from EBay.
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Old Dec 9th, 2018, 17:45   #8
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This is a fair option,I use them to get parts for my american car,
Various shipping options and the final price at checkout is what you pay
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...t+support,1404
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