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Jul 24th, 2021, 12:57 | #1 |
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Front Shocks
Various clunks, knocks etc from front end. Initially thought control arms but they seem to be OK so thought top mounts. Having pulled out the front strut nearside, top mount also seems OK but the shock absorber is very easily compressed. Rebounds ok but I'm really not putting in much effort to push it down.
See video [YOUTUBE]https://youtu.be/9ypqycm1U5s[/YOUTUBE]
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Jul 24th, 2021, 13:04 | #2 |
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Yep, the shocks look knackered. They seem far too easy to compress... it should be fairly hard.
Although, whilst you're replacing the shocks, you may as well replace the top mounts. There's no point putting new shocks in with old mounts.
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Jul 24th, 2021, 13:08 | #3 |
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Yes, I've got new top mounts which I'll do at the same time.
Unfortunately going to have to put it all back together so I can get it off the drive to get the other car out !!! Doh !
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Jul 24th, 2021, 13:23 | #4 |
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Now that's an inconvenience! At least its a bit cooler.
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Jul 24th, 2021, 14:47 | #5 |
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I agree, re: shocks.
Mind sharing what youre using to compress the springs? Best of luck with the repair.
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Jul 24th, 2021, 16:13 | #6 |
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Got them off ebay years ago when I had an old V70.
This is similar, with the double hooks which just gives you a bit more confidence that they are not going to let go !!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255061138...gAAOSw~MVg98Yb
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With the XC90 being a tad on the heavy side, I could imagine the springs would need a bit more persuasion to compress. Good to know that spring compressor design holds up.
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