96 960 sedan Struts and shocks Topic is solved

Post by **CIK7** » 12 Feb 2021, 14:52

I am thinking about not getting another car and putting the money towards replacing parts on my car.
I have said it before and will say it again. When I first bought my 960 it was the most insanely comfortable ride and handling I have ever experienced on a car. Hardly any bumps, even the fairly bigger ones were negated. After that pothole that blew the brake booster, my front suspension has been a good bit rough. I want to find out what the original brand (with P/N) was so I can replace the shocks and struts. I want the same soft handling back.
My 96 960 does NOT have self/auto shocks. Any 9 series Volvo with IRS does not have self/auto shocks

thefisch · Post by **thefisch** » 12 Feb 2021, 15:21

I am having issues sourcing front struts for my 98 S90. Can you still get front struts for your 96 960?

Post by **CIK7** » 12 Feb 2021, 15:30

thefisch wrote: 12 Feb 2021, 15:21 I am having issues sourcing front struts for my 98 S90. Can you still get front struts for your 96 960?

I found struts available on IPD. Professional parts sweden 72431911

Post by **CIK7** » 13 Feb 2021, 12:02

I did a LOT of research to find the P/N I needed for shocks and struts. Also I shopped for the rest of the suspension components.
Unable to find the genuine Volvo struts. Very difficult to find quality brand parts. You will find shocks that won't fit 9 series with IRS. What 9 series does have IRS? All 960 sedans, some 960 wagons, and (iirc) all sv90. Check compatibility.
Struts:
Pro Parts Sweden 72431911/271911
Shocks:
Genuine Volvo: 272220
Sachs: 124816, reference 272220, 271900, & 272135
REAR wheel hub bearing assy:
Moog: FLLJ-50283-30-1563603
FRONT wheel hub bearing assy:
Duralast (Autozone): DL513195
Volvo (iPD): 271905

thefisch · Post by **thefisch** » 05 Apr 2021, 19:25

So what did you end up doing OP?