Monroe Struts a Good Choice for Volvos?

As with many products, it depends on what you want. They don’t ride bad, but they are valved differently than the stock struts. They seem a touch softer and the rebound seems to be a touch quicker. More of an … Continue reading →

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1. $48 Monroe Struts Review & Opinion
2. Struts and Shocks Poll
3. Knock knock, from the top of the struts

Volvo V70 Front Strut Replacement Supplement

Replacing Front Struts – And More Here’s a superb supplement for working on Volvo front suspensions. These tips/tricks should make the job much easier for and veterans alike. It applies to all generation 1 FWD Volvos: 850, V70, S70, V70 … Continue reading →

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$48 Monroe Struts Review & Opinion

Inexpensive Replacement Struts Just wanted to put it out there that if you are looking for a good set of struts for your Volvo, I just picked up a pair of Monroe Sensa tracs for $48 each through Amazon with … Continue reading →

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1. Replace Trunk Struts Tutorial
2. Struts and Shocks Poll
3. Knock knock, from the top of the struts

Suspension advice and where to buy

Do I need to upgrade front & rear suspension simultaneously? Do I need to change wheel bearings also ? (Car has 97000 miles) How important it is to change springs? Other that Shock & Springs in rear what else should … Continue reading →

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1. 850 and V/S70 Shock Change Checklist
2. rear suspension transv. anchor mounts
3. S70 T5 – Needs New Suspension?

Knock knock, from the top of the struts

Q “I’ve recently changed all the ball joint connections with the exception of the inner tie rods. At 80,000 miles and in frigid weather, the top of the struts knock at every bump in the road. The shocks are acceptable … Continue reading →

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1. Struts and Shocks Poll
2. Broken / Worn Spring Seats – Photos & Description
3. How To Replace Tailgate Struts

850 and V/S70 Shock Change Checklist

1) Do I need to upgrade front & rear suspention simultaneously? 2) Do I need to change wheel bearings also ? (Car has 97000 miles) 3) How important it is to change springs? ... Continue reading →

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