Would you replace this spring seat?

Post by **matthew1** » 21 Dec 2010, 23:06

I'm in there, I have new replacement XC90 seats ready to go... but the current one doesn't look bad at all. It's weird. Almost 100k on the V70, and this current one is original, unless there's been a replacement I didn't know about in the records.

I thought a clunking groaning noise was it, but it must have been simply loose.

Post by **JRL** » 22 Dec 2010, 02:44

If the strut is already out, you should ALWAYS replace them

Post by **jblackburn** » 22 Dec 2010, 07:14

Since you're already in there and have the struts out, replace it anyway - they may not look bad, but it will keep you from having to do it again when they do fail. I've got one original one at 180,whatever miles are on my car now that still doesn't knock or move around at all, and one was completely shot and replaced like this time last year.

Post by **boosted5cyl** » 22 Dec 2010, 07:51

" I have new replacement XC90 seats ready to go"

Theres your answer. Replace it. Sell that one on eBay or something LOL.

Post by **matthew1** » 22 Dec 2010, 11:40

Thanks guys, I'll replace both.

Note to self: buy air tools if for no other use than to use on spring compressors. Unless "self" likes big strong Schwarzenegger arms.

Beachbum · Post by **Beachbum** » 30 Jan 2011, 10:15

In your pictures it looks like the metal collar that is molded into the rubber is gone? (the strut shaft goes through the metal collar). In which case it is completely shot.

You mentioned using XC90 seats...do you know if you can also use them on a S80? I need to replace mine for the second time (they only last about 70-90K miles) and I think the XC90 ones are beefier?. Are the XC90 ones a direct fit? Will it affect ride height, etc.?

Beachbum