I needed to do a brake job on my 2006 XC70 and since I have been towing a pop-up camper I decided I might as well upgrade to the 316mm XC90 brakes. I looked up several tutorials, and it all looked fairly straightforward. After finally assembling what I thought were all the necessary parts, I started...

Thanks VTL, so I guess I'll end up spending some more quality time with the XC. Think it's safe to put it back on the road for a week or so while I await delivery of a single replacement spring/get around to working on it? Will the only option be to purchase a blue box spring to match what the deale...

Also, regarding FCP Euro, they were great about allowing me to just refuse delivery of the replacement parts I had ordered without including the return form so that I would not have to pay for return shipping. Two great customer service experiences in in the same day - maybe I should go out and buy ...

SO.... continuing my story, I am happy to report that the local service service manager called me and said that the regional manager agreed to replace the broken coil, paying 100% of parts and labor. They would not pay to have the car towed, but agreed to rebuild the strut for me since I had already...

Thanks again for all the replies. Is the consensus unanimous on Pro Parts Sweden replacement parts that they are crap? I only ask because the OEM parts have been unimpressive themselves.

So, to JRL and precopster, your position is that this is normal wear and tear? I don't mean to be argumentative, but if that's the case, there should be a larger bottom spring plate that would prevent catastrophic destruction of the tire. I believe Subaru had a recall at some point to install a prot...

I first took the strut assembly to the local dealership who told me to contact Volvo USA. Volvo USA said they'd open a ticket for the regional manager and local service manager to review, but told me that without having the car towed to the dealership, there was basically no chance of them doing any...

How important is it too replace all four tires out of concern for the AWD system? The three remaining tires are noticeably worn, but nowhere close to in need of replacement. Probably have about 70% tread left.

Thanks for the reply. No potholes or any significant driving event of any kind. I already pulled out the whole strut and plan to just purchase the pro parts Sweden quick strut assembly replacement from FCP Euro. I'll replace both sides as that's recommended, and the remaining stock spring now has me...

Anyone think I would have any recourse with Volvo due to the safety issue presented by this spring failure? I can understand springs wearing and effecting the ride, or breaking if badly corroded, but they shouldn't destroy the tire and create such an immediate safety hazard. Also, as this is my firs...