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Strut noise?

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
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1997 - 2004 C70
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hansenjg
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Year and Model: 2011 XC60 3.2
Location: Virginia

Re: Strut noise?

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The spring was only a half inch or less from butting up against the stop on the upper retainer. So I guess it doesn't take much. The noise was a fairly loud clunk when going over bumps. My wife thought I left a wrench lying around on top of the wheel well.
John
2004 C70 Ragtop w/2.4L LPT 65K miles (wife dd)
2003 XC 70 with 2.5L Turbo, 195K miles (my dd)
Parts Car: 2000 C70 Ragtop w/2.3L Turbo, died at 200K miles (water pump siezed. took out timing belt)
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