I know this is already a highly debated subject but as I'm looking to buy a V70R at some point this year , I'm trying to justify the usual maintenance issues and running cost that come with it. Do you guys know a preferred supplier that provides us with a discount on the Monroe oem 4c complete suspension units? Cheers Cam
i presume they are not cheap
[QUOTE=abdul;796701]i presume they are not cheap[/QUOTE] I'll start off - 300 quid a corner http://shocksandmore.co.uk/info-monroe-what-fits-my-car?make=Volvo&model=S60&engine=2.5000&year=2004&search=Part+Number //edit a bit cheaper 510 quid for a front pair & 340 for the rear http://www.bestpartstore.co.uk/7435947 http://www.bestpartstore.co.uk/7435943 Site looks a bit dodgy though...!
I'm pretty sure they can be had for about half that, Monroe sold via Amazon I think.
[QUOTE=Yosser;796706]I'm pretty sure they can be had for about half that, Monroe sold via Amazon I think.[/QUOTE] Rears 290 quid a pair http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monroe-C1501-C-E-S-2-pieces/dp/B00AJUDP2Q Fronts listed but out of stock on UK site http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monroe-C2501-C-E-S-2-pieces/dp/B00AJUDSBE Listed on US site @230-odd dollar a side http://www.amazon.com/Monroe-C2501-OESpectrum-Sensa-Trac-Assembly/dp/B004K80I9G //edit (again) comment on the site below that C2502 will fit the R's...can anyone confirm.... http://v70r.com/forums/topic/29932-volvo-rip-off-strut-prices/ http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/front-shock-absorber/monroe-c2502_g900001_a037C2502.html
Thanks lads. Seems like they wouldn't be that difficult to fit myself and would just go to Volvomax in Glasgow to get he software installed and set up. Thanks for the info.
[QUOTE=cammiet;796719]Thanks lads. Seems like they wouldn't be that difficult to fit myself and would just go to Volvomax in Glasgow to get he software installed and set up. Thanks for the info.[/QUOTE] came across this while looking for other sellers - some 4C bumpf https://www.volvoclub.org.uk/tech/2004r/R5-Four-C.pdf
The fronts are cheap at £161 a corner but the rears seem to have shot up. They retail at £530 ea but an be bought for £378 a corner.
[QUOTE=LeeT5;796724]The fronts are cheap at £161 a corner but the rears seem to have shot up. They retail at £530 ea but an be bought for £378 a corner.[/QUOTE] I posted this above, Lee, rears (C1501) seem to be available for 290 quid a pair [QUOTE=jamesy12345;796707]Rears 290 quid a pair http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monroe-C1501-C-E-S-2-pieces/dp/B00AJUDP2Q ...[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;796730]I posted this above, Lee, rears (C1501) seem to be available for 290 quid a pair[/QUOTE] Bargain then!
They might be a bargain but what happens if there is a problem (electrical) with them before the warranty is out. I had that problem but the factors that I deal with ordered in a replacement set before the ones on the car were removed . I'll bet they'll need them back to check for any problems before they will issue replacements. There was a long period that nobody had them in stock .
[QUOTE=Jimmie;796737]They might be a bargain but what happens if there is a problem (electrical) with them before the warranty is out. I had that problem but the factors that I deal with ordered in a replacement set before the ones on the car were removed . I'll bet they'll need them back to check for any problems before they will issue replacements. There was a long period that nobody had them in stock .[/QUOTE] fair comment but the price difference makes it tempting - 378 quid vs 145 & you are supposed to do them in pairs AFAIK. Assuming they are the real items that is!!
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;796738]fair comment but the price difference makes it tempting - 378 quid vs 145 & you are supposed to do them in pairs AFAIK. Assuming they are the real items that is!![/QUOTE] Shock absorbers are alway done in pairs, regardless of the car. Any garage that doesn't should be strongly avoided. You wouldn't change only one brake disc.... Think yourself lucky it's not a 2010> RS6 as they are almost £2000 a corner at Audi!
[QUOTE=LeeT5;796743]Shock absorbers are alway done in pairs, regardless of the car. Any garage that doesn't should be strongly avoided. You wouldn't change only one brake disc.... Think yourself lucky it's not a 2010> RS6 as they are almost £2000 a corner at Audi![/QUOTE] I had a walk around an 'approved used' C5 RS6 once in an Audi dealership, ran away when I saw the ceramic discs....
I got the fronts this way, zero issues, bargain.
Careful as iirc V70R rears are different. Not sure my Volvo R knowledge is fading fast!