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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
I'll start off - 300 quid a cornerQuote:
Originally Posted by abdul
http://shocksandmore.co.uk/info-monr...ch=Part+Number
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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.
Rears 290 quid a pairQuote:
Originally Posted by Yosser
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monroe-C1501.../dp/B00AJUDP2Q
Fronts listed but out of stock on UK site
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monroe-C2501.../dp/B00AJUDSBE
Listed on US site @230-odd dollar a side
http://www.amazon.com/Monroe-C2501-O.../dp/B004K80I9G
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comment on the site below that C2502 will fit the R's...can anyone confirm....
http://v70r.com/forums/topic/29932-v...-strut-prices/
http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/fron...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.
came across this while looking for other sellers - some 4C bumpfQuote:
Originally Posted by cammiet
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.
I posted this above, Lee, rears (C1501) seem to be available for 290 quid a pairQuote:
Originally Posted by LeeT5
Quote:
Originally Posted by jamesy12345
Bargain then!Quote:
Originally Posted by jamesy12345
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 .
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:
Originally Posted by Jimmie
Shock absorbers are alway done in pairs, regardless of the car.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamesy12345
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!
I had a walk around an 'approved used' C5 RS6 once in an Audi dealership, ran away when I saw the ceramic discs....Quote:
Originally Posted by LeeT5
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!