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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
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1997 - 2004 C70
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oh-la-la
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Bad Spring Seat? VDO----->

Post by oh-la-la »

Hi guys
Do i have a bad spring seat?
Thanks so much
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JRL
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Post by JRL »

Simple answer YES, it's bad
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Post by jblackburn »

Use an XC90 spring seat to replace it. If your other side moves any at all, replace that one too.
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oh-la-la
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Post by oh-la-la »

Thanks guys, I have part ready just wanna make sure it's spring seat not strut mount. Doing it now.
Thanks
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