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Shocks S40-V40 2000

posted by  BEMFICA1 on  Mon Dec 1 04:21 CST 2008
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Hi Guys
I need to change the shock absorbers font and rear on my daughter's 2000 S 40
but I dont want to pay dealer's replacement prices. Does anybody Know who makes the original equipment? And what brand/model is a good equivalent substitute to the original?
Tks








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    Shocks S40-V40 2000

    posted by  mormit on  Mon Dec 1 15:19 CST 2008
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    Try fcpgroton.com and IPD. You might need to call them because groton's website seemed like it was missing a lot of parts last time I visited that I know they carried before.

    I believe the OEM shocks are Boge or Sachs (same company makes both). They are OEM on most Volvo models.

    For your daughter, don't go with Bilstein or Koni. These are performance shocks and I don't think she will care for the stiffer ride.

    I'd stay away from Monro's as well.

    I've heard good things about KYBs but have never used them, myself.

    What mileage are the shocks at? My originals are at 67,000mi and ride really good. I'd like to know what to expect.

    mormit
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    02 S40 , 98 V70 T5 Koni FSDs, IPD swaybars and HD Endlinks, 85 245DL 278,000mi V15cam It takes a licking and keeps on ticking








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      Shocks S40-V40 2000

      posted by  BEMFICA1 on  Tue Dec 2 05:10 CST 2008
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      Tks Mormit. Mileage is 65,000,but we live in the New York metro area,which is well known for the "great" roads we have... Pothole city I should say!
      Regards








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        Shocks S40-V40 2000

        posted by  KlausC on  Tue Dec 2 09:43 CST 2008
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        If your daughter's car nose dives a little at stop signs, then it needs shocks. If it rattles, then it just needs shock mounts. NYC is not kind.

        Klaus
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          +1 S40-V40 2000

          posted by  mormit on  Tue Dec 2 16:08 CST 2008
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          Agreed with Klaus's advice. A rattle should be a sign of a bad mount or other suspension problem.

          Shocks are bad when there is too much movement. The quick and dirty test I learned long ago was to bounce one corner at a time and let off at the top of a bounce. The car should stop bouncing almost immediately. Maybe this is more applicable the the early 70s cars I started driving on but if you are hearing knocking or squeaking sounds when you bounce the corners it may be other components than shocks.

          BTW: St Louis streets are not kind to shocks either.

          mormit
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          02 S40 , 98 V70 T5 Koni FSDs, IPD swaybars and HD Endlinks, 85 245DL 278,000mi V15cam It takes a licking and keeps on ticking







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