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Struts & shocks question 850

posted by  someone claiming to be David on  Sat Mar 5 14:57 CST 2011 [RELATED]

Just replaced front struts & seats plus an alignment. They and the rears are original 149k miles. Did not do the rears, but I think I should. Seems a bit hard at the back now the fronts are in. Do struts and shocks wear out at same rate? Would I need another alignment after replacing the rears. Does driving with worn rears affect handling much, other than comfort?








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    Struts & shocks question 850

    posted by  KlausC on  Sat Mar 5 18:35 CST 2011
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    Amazing how replacing the front struts brings the rear into play. They are simple to replace compared to the front. As was noted, the blots stick out into the elements and probably have undercoating on them. My V70 has Nivomats and they are real easy to get to. It's not a bad job, just don't try to gorilla the bolts off or on.

    Klaus
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      Struts & shocks question 850

      posted by  someone claiming to be David on  Sat Mar 5 19:16 CST 2011 [RELATED]

      Thanks Ken and Klaus,

      I thought just the fronts would do the trick, but after 18 years they really need replacing. Handling is ok but the take away is do all fours if original. What got me into it was the noise from failed spring seats. When the front works as designed and the rear doesn't, it's noticable! Hope to get it done next week or so.







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    Struts & shocks question 850

    posted by  Ken Temkin on  Sat Mar 5 17:24 CST 2011
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    Compared to the front, the rear is a trivial project.

    Traditional shocks in the rear, not struts, and the shocks are mounted external to the springs.

    No need for an alignment.

    Replace the upper shock mounts while you are doing this.

    The only difficult part of this will be removing two bolts holding each of the shock mounts. For some reason, Volvo used excessively long bolts with the exposed threads protruding below the car. The exposed threads tend to rot and when you remove the bolts from above, there is a danger of seizing or breaking the bolts. I'd spend a lot of time working the bolts back and forth with lots of penetrating oil.

    Good luck.







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