1998 S70 T5 strut assembly -- this one?

mar601 · Post by **mar601** » 09 Jul 2014, 10:49

It says that this fits the T5 -- just want to be sure

http://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/52250/S ... 102K10047/

is the T5 strut assembly and different from S70 ? I guess not ? thanks

mar601 · Post by **mar601** » 09 Jul 2014, 13:03

another question --

what is the attitude toward these Gabriel ready mount struts? I'm a conservative driver, car has 130k.

and again, is the T5 strut same as the regular S70? thanks

Post by **abscate** » 09 Jul 2014, 13:06

I think the T5 and S70 strut are the same, but I would research that URO strut mount before purchasing - I do not recall any good reviews on this part. Those kits are convenient to order, but if you have to redo this job next year you might forget that convenience.

Post by **JRL** » 09 Jul 2014, 15:27

Struts are all the same
Do NOT buy a URO mount
OEM only for spring seats and bearing plates

mar601 · Post by **mar601** » 09 Jul 2014, 18:15

yeah -- right after I posted this I discovered that -- oem only. fcp has a good strut kit with oem parts -- so the T5 is the same as standard?

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 09 Jul 2014, 19:15

so the T5 is the same as standard?

All the same as far as bolting them up. The characteristics of the struts differ by a large margin in terms of handling and stiffness of ride. The OEM struts and shocks are actually a very good compromise, they handle reasonably well and the ride is about as good as it gets. Any variations between brands and models becomes a personal preference.

...Lee

Post by **scot850** » 09 Jul 2014, 23:18

I agree with all the other guys have given as advice, especially not to use any URO products, especially made from rubber compounds!

I have a 1998 V70 XC with standard Volvo suspension and it rides just great. Prior to that had a 93 850 GLT which I fitted Bilstein Touring shocks. They were a good compromise with a good bit more control of the front end, but they did ride harder than OE.

Also have a 2000 V70R which was bought with Bilstein HD shocks. It was way too hard for road use around here. Replaced them with Touring spec Bilsteins again. Still harder than standard, but a compromise between softer OE and HD Bilsteins. If you want to tighten up the car, look into IPD sway bars (fitted to my V70R) and even a strut brace, but you can still run OE shocks.

All in all, it comes down to what kind of driving you do.

Good luck!

Neil.