Xc60 boot struts

SmudgeSmiff · Sep 22nd, 2019, 16:01

Hi, I have a 2011 XC60 2.4 D5 with electric assist boot struts. The drivers side strut had failed and to replace I"ve been quote £450 each or £750 for both (they recommend replacing as a pair). He mentioned that once fitted they need software / coding up????? Is this true as they are easy to fit myself at £170 each??
The other question is will normal gas struts at £70 a pair fit onto the "ball" mounts??
Somebody out there must have converted from electric struts to normal gas struts.
Please help.
Thanks Smudge

SmudgeSmiff · Oct 7th, 2019, 21:07

After much internet research I found a company called SGS Engineering. They supplied me two gas struts with 10mm ball cups on both ends (all other aftermarket gas struts come with 13mm ball cups but my XC60 had 10mm for some reason) for £38.16 delivered. I fitted in 10 mins and they work a treat. Happy Days 😀

Ian21401 · Oct 8th, 2019, 09:07

I replaced the gas struts on my 1992 940 with struts from the same supplier but mine were never electric.
But does that not mean that you no longer have the press button option to open and close?

Sep 22nd, 2019, 16:01	#1
SmudgeSmiff New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2019 21:08 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Hull	Xc60 boot struts Hi, I have a 2011 XC60 2.4 D5 with electric assist boot struts. The drivers side strut had failed and to replace I"ve been quote £450 each or £750 for both (they recommend replacing as a pair). He mentioned that once fitted they need software / coding up????? Is this true as they are easy to fit myself at £170 each?? The other question is will normal gas struts at £70 a pair fit onto the "ball" mounts?? Somebody out there must have converted from electric struts to normal gas struts. Please help. Thanks Smudge

Oct 7th, 2019, 21:07	#2
SmudgeSmiff New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2019 21:08 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Hull	Two replacement gas struts €38.16 😀 After much internet research I found a company called SGS Engineering. They supplied me two gas struts with 10mm ball cups on both ends (all other aftermarket gas struts come with 13mm ball cups but my XC60 had 10mm for some reason) for £38.16 delivered. I fitted in 10 mins and they work a treat. Happy Days 😀

Oct 8th, 2019, 09:07	#3
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	Same as SmudgeSmiff I replaced the gas struts on my 1992 940 with struts from the same supplier but mine were never electric. But does that not mean that you no longer have the press button option to open and close? __________________ Ian. Since 2005: 1992 Volvo 940 estate 2.0L. Manual. Daily driver and workhorse.

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