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  1. #1
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    Default Suspension issues 2006 XC 70

    Our car has 135k on it and is in exceptional condition inside and out, we very much want to keep this car however a recent wheel alignment turned up some bad news.

    The left rear shock is bad the right rear is poor to fair, the front struts will need replaced soon according to the mechanic. (not a safety issue at this time)

    The car was originally equipped with the Four C's option so the cost to work on all 4 corners looks to be astronomical. $2,500 to $3,000 is a rough estimate.

    Any advice on how to bring the cost down to something more reasonable would be greatly appreciated.(Retired with a limited income and want to proceed carefully)


    A very capable retired local mechanic who works from home is available but not sure if the car needs a Volvo tech due to the 4 c's feature or if it is fairly straight forward to remove and replace the items.

    Are used components an option? Can the four C's option be deleted with an alternative suspension?

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    Used is a horrible idea. You would be buying equally worn-out components and installing them for a high price. Absolutely not worth it.

    4C strut/shock cost is the big driver. I can't think of a way to get around it. For a set of Sachs shocks/struts, balljoints, control arms, spring seats, strut bushing, bellows, and tie rod ends, which I would do as part of a rebuild (labor is about the same, might as well amortize it over a complete set of parts), is about $1,200. Add labor (I do this DIY) and an alignment.

    Here's the question, and for the answer, I'll defer to those who have (and Google is your friend): Can you install regular shocks/struts in place of the 4C?

    IF so, then you drop the cost in half...roughly...
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    Thank you for your help. In Halifax Nova Scotia Canada they are quoting $860.00 for each rear shock and $791.00 for each front strut and suggest the four C's option cannot be deleted easily or practically.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Island Cruiser View Post
    Thank you for your help. In Halifax Nova Scotia Canada they are quoting $860.00 for each rear shock and $791.00 for each front strut and suggest the four C's option cannot be deleted easily or practically.
    If you are not planning a road trip this winter, then, split the repair in three stages: 1) acquire all parts, 2) source front to a DIYer, and 3) source rear to a DIYer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Xheart View Post
    If you are not planning a road trip this winter, then, split the repair in three stages: 1) acquire all parts, 2) source front to a DIYer, and 3) source rear to a DIYer.
    Thank you

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    2004 XC90 (235K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-XC (295K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-T5 (225K, IPD bars, Bilsteins)
    2001 V70-T5 (125K, IPD downpipe, cat back and other mods)
    1932 Packard Sedan (straight 8, dual sidemounts, original paint and interior, Shell Rotella 15W40)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Astro14 View Post
    Thank you

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