V70 Suspension: - Shock absorber replacement

MY V70T5 · Dec 14th, 2018, 12:16

HI
i have just received my first car V70 T5 (05)
I was thinking of replacing the front and back shock absorbers however i get dizzy just looking at all the brands available. I am looking for good quality shock absorber and willing to pay the little extra can anyone advise me of the top brands?
I was also wondering which shocks are used by volvo originally
thanks

jgjones095 · Dec 14th, 2018, 21:18

Oe equivalent. Sachs

Updated bilsteins

oragex · Dec 14th, 2018, 23:01

If money is not an issue, the genuine ones will feel significantly better that other replacements, the only ones that feel like a Volvo. Boge get close to this. Then Sachs Super Touring are a cheaper option. The regular white sticker Sachs are cheaper but not that good feeling. There is also Meyle.

Bilstein more stiff, b8 b6 b4, perhaps b6 are the closer to the stock ride, better match them front & rear

MarvinMitt · Dec 15th, 2018, 23:04

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Originally Posted by oragex

Bilstein more stiff, b8 b6 b4, perhaps b6 are the closer to the stock ride, better match them front & rear

What makes you say B6 is closer to the stock when Bilstein states B4s are OE replacement and B6 are about 20% stiffer than stock?

2.4TSE · Dec 15th, 2018, 23:25

My thoughts.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=234785

MY V70T5 · Dec 16th, 2018, 00:49

Thanks everyone for their input, I think i will go for this set from Ebay.
I hope it will take me over London's potholes and bumps without chattering teeth.

Am i doing the right thing at the right price?

Georgeandkira · Dec 16th, 2018, 13:00

You'll be just fine
Consider slowing when driving on bad roads or during bad weather
What year and how many miles are on this, your first car. Congradulations

MY V70T5 · Dec 16th, 2018, 13:30

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Originally Posted by Georgeandkira

You'll be just fine
Consider slowing when driving on bad roads or during bad weather
What year and how many miles are on this, your first car. Congradulations

Miles 100k
Year 2005

I got it free from a family member who was sick of it, it was showing the immobiliser see manual randomly without warning and would not start for a couple of hours pluss it had stalling issues with losing power while driving for a few moments and not responding to the pedal (not fun on the motorway). I fixed these with a software update at the dealer with a new fuel pressure sensor for £50 from ebay. I still have work to do on the windshield washers but otherwise

The car is running like new!!!

ewatson18260 · Dec 19th, 2018, 14:22

Am attempting rear shock absorber replacement myself today on 2004 XC70, have looked at various videos and looks all straight forward, but today after accessing bolt in the boot, the bolt is not lined up with the access hole so can’t undo it, see attached photo. Any ideas and suggestions welcome before I go and do something stupid, it is the same on both sides. if it is to complicated I will get someone to do it but it is something I thought I could do myself. Many thanks in advance for any help provided.

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pierremcalpine · Dec 19th, 2018, 21:20

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Originally Posted by MarvinMitt

What makes you say B6 is closer to the stock when Bilstein states B4s are OE replacement and B6 are about 20% stiffer than stock?

I would say B6 is much stiffer than OE having put these on the front of mine.

Dec 14th, 2018, 12:16	#1
MY V70T5 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2023 22:27 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: London	Shock absorber replacement HI i have just received my first car V70 T5 (05) I was thinking of replacing the front and back shock absorbers however i get dizzy just looking at all the brands available. I am looking for good quality shock absorber and willing to pay the little extra can anyone advise me of the top brands? I was also wondering which shocks are used by volvo originally thanks

Dec 14th, 2018, 21:18	#2
jgjones095 Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 22:04 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South wales	Oe equivalent. Sachs Updated bilsteins __________________ Who said Volvos were build to last? 2.4t V70XC Auto 2001 165k D5 185 XC70 M66 2006 202k

Dec 14th, 2018, 23:01	#3
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	If money is not an issue, the genuine ones will feel significantly better that other replacements, the only ones that feel like a Volvo. Boge get close to this. Then Sachs Super Touring are a cheaper option. The regular white sticker Sachs are cheaper but not that good feeling. There is also Meyle. Bilstein more stiff, b8 b6 b4, perhaps b6 are the closer to the stock ride, better match them front & rear __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Dec 15th, 2018, 23:25	#5
2.4TSE Master Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	My thoughts. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=234785 __________________ 2003 V70 2.4T SE \| Owned from new \| M56 \| Bilstein B4 \| Nivomats \| BSR PPC \| Ferrita Exhaust \| Poly small bush in lower torque mount 2008 C30 T5 SE Sport R-Design \| Dynaudio \| BLIS \| Winter Pack \| Towbar \| Parking Control \| Keyless \| 18" Atreus

Dec 16th, 2018, 00:49	#6
MY V70T5 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2023 22:27 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: London	Thanks everyone for their input, I think i will go for this set from Ebay. I hope it will take me over London's potholes and bumps without chattering teeth. Am i doing the right thing at the right price? Last edited by MY V70T5; Dec 16th, 2018 at 00:58.

Dec 16th, 2018, 13:00	#7
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	You'll be just fine Consider slowing when driving on bad roads or during bad weather What year and how many miles are on this, your first car. Congradulations

Dec 19th, 2018, 14:22	#9
ewatson18260 New Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2019 21:22 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Fakenham	Rear shock absorber top bolt Am attempting rear shock absorber replacement myself today on 2004 XC70, have looked at various videos and looks all straight forward, but today after accessing bolt in the boot, the bolt is not lined up with the access hole so can’t undo it, see attached photo. Any ideas and suggestions welcome before I go and do something stupid, it is the same on both sides. if it is to complicated I will get someone to do it but it is something I thought I could do myself. Many thanks in advance for any help provided. F3C551AA-4E89-4327-AC9F-E920B8891882.jpg

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