Monroe Sensa-Trac Struts on my Volvo

turbotim2 · Post by **turbotim2** » 02 Feb 2010, 12:07

Just wanted to put it out there that if you are looking for a good set of struts for your Vovlo, I just picked up a pair of Monroe Sensa tracs for $48 each through Amazon with free shipping. These are a great OEM quality strut.

Post by **patrioty3k** » 05 Feb 2010, 15:14

Yeah, I was wondering about the struts,what about the strut mounts?We can also use the mvs site coupon..?

Post by **patrioty3k** » 05 Feb 2010, 15:18

Actually,my bad,are they a descent replacement strut? Thanks

Post by **matthew1** » 05 Feb 2010, 15:25

They are currently $48.55 for a '97 Volvo 850. Prices can and do change weekly. Look on the right side of this Amazon.com Monroe Sensa-Trac Strut page.

^^^ There's the link to the Monroe struts. That model strut fits 1997 850s, and probably all 850s, but use the "car selection" tool on that page to make sure.

(I'm not offering my opinion about these struts, just the link. Never tried em.)

turbotim2 · Post by **turbotim2** » 06 Feb 2010, 04:12

I now have them in both of our 850's. I think they are a great OEM type replacement strut. They are made in Spain if that matters to any one. I believe they will fit all 850's and some S/V70's as well but use their fitment chart as Mathew suggested.

Japedo · Post by **Japedo** » 06 Feb 2010, 05:40

I installed those struts 3 years ago on my 94 850, still working great today and hasn't leaked any oil.
I think my coil springs are getting weak now.

Curtis

geraldc70 · Post by **geraldc70** » 12 Feb 2010, 17:31

Will the volvo mounts do for the monroe struts or do you have to purchase the monroe mounting hardware?

turbotim2 · Post by **turbotim2** » 13 Feb 2010, 05:06

You can use any brand mount for the Monroe struts.

louty · Post by **louty** » 21 Feb 2010, 20:17

hi newbie here, but not new to volvos. first was a 544 over 30 years ago

anyway, wifes car needs new struts, saw this thread, was thinking of going with stock boge from flea-bay
always been reluctant to try anything other then stock, kyb or billsteins

anyone have any long use reports on these monroes

or recomend, have a 350 budget for shocks, mounts, Ill do install

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 21 Feb 2010, 23:46

Welcome to MVS,

The Sachs / Boge don't suck but I have been happy with Bilstien TC shocks and struts and they fit in your budget.

I bought a pair of Monroe struts for my son's car, the ride is fine but the handling isn't as good as OEM or the Bilstiens. I do need to buy him a new pair of shocks to complete the project. He is off at college and he is the designated driver 9 out of 10 times and he complains about the rear end sagging when the car is filled with his fraternity brothers on a Saturday night.

...Lee