1996 850 Wagon Rear Shock Replacement
1996 850 Wagon Rear Shock Replacement
Does anyone have any recommendations? The odometer is broken (imagine that) and I'm sure this wagon has well over 200K or maybe substantially more on it, so I replaced the original Volvo rear shocks with Gabriel Ultras. Every pebble, tiny little bump or pavement imperfection now jars the entire car and vibrates everything in it. These were brand new and not cheapies so I'm stumped. It didn't ride like this before I replaced the shocks but it's almost unbearable. Thanks.
VOLVO: 98 S70 GLT, 97 960 Wagon,
96 850 GLT Wagon, 89 240 DL, 85 244 DL
SAAB: 98 900S Convertible, 97 900S Convertible,
94 900S 5-Door, 92 900 4-Door, 91 900 Turbo Convertible
BMW: 82 320is
TRIUMPH: 80 TR7 Convertible
OLDSMOBILE: 93 & 94 Cutlass Supreme Convertibles
CHRYSLER: 90 New Yorker Fifth Avenue
96 850 GLT Wagon, 89 240 DL, 85 244 DL
SAAB: 98 900S Convertible, 97 900S Convertible,
94 900S 5-Door, 92 900 4-Door, 91 900 Turbo Convertible
BMW: 82 320is
TRIUMPH: 80 TR7 Convertible
OLDSMOBILE: 93 & 94 Cutlass Supreme Convertibles
CHRYSLER: 90 New Yorker Fifth Avenue
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kahl
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Take a look at the trailing arm links. My daughters 850 had the same clash bang over bumps. I replaced the trailing arm links and the issue was fixed. the car has about 225K miles on the clock.
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Ben850
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You cannot go wrong with original Sachs-Boge. I have those on my '96 wagon and they feel nice.
I have Bilstein touring class, (TC) on the Sedan and they were an instant improvement to the 20 year old dampers.
They are both very similar in price and feel.
And by the way, if your wagon is noisy in the rear, they all are at this age. you can find rear hatch kits on e-bay to tighten up the rattling panels.
It is on my list.
As far as the other poster, my sedan has those issues much more apparent since the pothole season from driving it as my 21 year old winter daily driver.
All of the delta arm bushings and end links are on the agenda for that car this summer.
I have Bilstein touring class, (TC) on the Sedan and they were an instant improvement to the 20 year old dampers.
They are both very similar in price and feel.
And by the way, if your wagon is noisy in the rear, they all are at this age. you can find rear hatch kits on e-bay to tighten up the rattling panels.
It is on my list.
As far as the other poster, my sedan has those issues much more apparent since the pothole season from driving it as my 21 year old winter daily driver.
All of the delta arm bushings and end links are on the agenda for that car this summer.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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MoVolvos
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The Ultras are Gas Charged whereas the OE Boge were standard hydraulics. I've had the Ultras on my car for over 2 years and felt they were great but on the soft side. The one's you removed were so wore it didn't rattle the loose ends in the car or in the suspension that were already there. Btw, the OE Boge's were on my car for 231K.jotzgr wrote:Does anyone have any recommendations?... so I replaced the original Volvo rear shocks with Gabriel Ultras. Every pebble, tiny little bump or pavement imperfection now jars the entire car and vibrates everything in it. These were brand new and not cheapies so I'm stumped. It didn't ride like this before I replaced the shocks but it's almost unbearable. Thanks.
Blessings,
BKM
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Blessings,
BKM
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BKM
2008 C30 T5 2.0 M66
2007 S60 2.5T - New Project
2003 S80 T6 Transmission DIED
2000 S70 SE Base - New Project
1998 S70 T5 Prior
1989 240 Wagon Prior
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