Front Struts 2008 XC90 V8

rpritsch · Post by **rpritsch** » 05 Jan 2023, 12:30

Hi to All. I'm looking to replace my front struts. My current ones are original, 178k miles Sachs I believe. I'd like something more compliant. Any suggestions? Thanks so much.

chitownV · Post by **chitownV** » 05 Jan 2023, 13:40

Anything should be more compliant compared to worn-out or blown struts. Sachs replacements have been found to be too loose for the V8 weight. Bilstein Touring B4s are a great replacement strut. Remember that you also want safety. Have you changed any of your other front suspension parts? These can also cause poor riding, handling, and control.

You can start some research here:
https://www.swedespeed.com/threads/chit ... ts.590829/

Post by **cn90** » 05 Jan 2023, 21:02

I installed Bilstein B4 struts in Nov. 2019. It is a good strut, not too soft, not too hard.
Just about right.

At your mileage of 178K miles, I'd overhaul the entire front end suspension.
I wrote a DIY here...

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=91985

Post by **MoVolvos** » 05 Jan 2023, 21:31

cn90 wrote: 05 Jan 2023, 21:02 I installed Bilstein B4 struts in Nov. 2019. It is a good strut, not too soft, not too hard.
Just about right.

At your mileage of 178K miles, I'd overhaul the entire front end suspension.
I wrote a DIY here...

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=91985

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Superb! Felt like I was peering over a mechanic doing the work while explaining to me what he was doing and I remembering what he did and said

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