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Spring Seats Again!!! 850

I can't believe it...but after two weeks short of one year anniversary of replacing my front spring seats, they have failed again!! (Less than 10Kmiles later).

At the time, I researched here and was recommended to use XC90 seats - which I did. Only I did not buy OEM and maybe that was my mistake?
I bought MOOG (MOG K90229) for a 2005 XC90 from Rockauto.com

I really do not want to make this to an annual repair....:(

Any suggestions on best replacement part?

I saw on IPD's site they sell one OES for XC90 at $40

http://www.ipdusa.com/products/4749/112268-front-upper-spring-seat-xc90-oes

And also what they call Heavy Duty for $49 (No mention about XC90 seats for this)

http://www.ipdusa.com/products/4712/112831-ipd-heavy-duty-front-upper-spring-seat

Anyone with experience of either one of these brands?

I also found these XC 90 seats on FCP for $38, any one tried these?

http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-suspension-strut-mount-spring-seat-xc90-30683637oe

I technically have two weeks left on one year warranty on the MOOG seats, but don't really want to replace them again after another year...

Looking for somebody with good luck on particular brand / supplier of seats.

Thanks
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-95 850 Wagon Turbo (136K) -93 960 Wagon (133K) -68 122 (300+K) [-97 M3 (233K) -81Kawi Gpz 1100cc -05 Triumph Speedtriple 955cc] /That's all for now folks :) Lars








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My IPD heavy duty ones have over 75k on them, and still no problems.
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Thanks ! Maybe that is the one to try then...
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-95 850 Wagon Turbo (136K) -93 960 Wagon (133K) -68 122 (300+K) [-97 M3 (233K) -81Kawi Gpz 1100cc -05 Triumph Speedtriple 955cc] /That's all for now folks :) Lars








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The IPD one fits all the P2 cars (if you check the fitament guide, it confirms use on XC90), and it is a HD upgrade over the genuine OEM mount. I'm willing to bet the cheap mount, while advertised as XC90, would be the cheap mount for all of the P2 cars. OEM mount will probably be fine, but I'd rather spend a little more money and not have to do the job again!
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Yea this makes sense, I think your reasoning is right and I'll probably spend the few extra bucks to have this taken care of once and for all.
Thanks again for your input! :)
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-95 850 Wagon Turbo (136K) -93 960 Wagon (133K) -68 122 (300+K) [-97 M3 (233K) -81Kawi Gpz 1100cc -05 Triumph Speedtriple 955cc] /That's all for now folks :) Lars







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