V70R 4c like for like replacement

**cammiet** · Tuesday 16th February 2016, 13:27

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

**abdul** · Tuesday 16th February 2016, 13:48

i presume they are not cheap

**jamesy12345** · Tuesday 16th February 2016, 15:05

Originally Posted by abdul

i presume they are not cheap

I'll start off - 300 quid a corner

http://shocksandmore.co.uk/info-monr...ch=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...!

**Yosser** · Tuesday 16th February 2016, 15:48

I'm pretty sure they can be had for about half that, Monroe sold via Amazon I think.

**jamesy12345** · Tuesday 16th February 2016, 16:04

Originally Posted by Yosser

I'm pretty sure they can be had for about half that, Monroe sold via Amazon I think.

Rears 290 quid a pair
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

//edit (again)

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

**cammiet** · Tuesday 16th February 2016, 19:43

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.

**jamesy12345** · Tuesday 16th February 2016, 21:36

Originally Posted by cammiet

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 bumpf

https://www.volvoclub.org.uk/tech/2004r/R5-Four-C.pdf

**LeeT5** · Tuesday 16th February 2016, 22:06

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.

**jamesy12345** · Wednesday 17th February 2016, 07:04

Originally Posted by LeeT5

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 pair

Originally Posted by jamesy12345

Rears 290 quid a pair
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monroe-C1501.../dp/B00AJUDP2Q
...

**LeeT5** · Wednesday 17th February 2016, 09:55

Originally Posted by jamesy12345

I posted this above, Lee, rears (C1501) seem to be available for 290 quid a pair

Bargain then!

**Jimmie** · Wednesday 17th February 2016, 10:20

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 .

**jamesy12345** · Wednesday 17th February 2016, 10:27

Originally Posted by Jimmie

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!!

**LeeT5** · Wednesday 17th February 2016, 10:40

Originally Posted by jamesy12345

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!!

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!

**jamesy12345** · Wednesday 17th February 2016, 10:48

Originally Posted by LeeT5

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!

I had a walk around an 'approved used' C5 RS6 once in an Audi dealership, ran away when I saw the ceramic discs....

**Dream3r** · Thursday 18th February 2016, 00:36

I got the fronts this way, zero issues, bargain.

**Dream3r** · Thursday 18th February 2016, 00:37

Careful as iirc V70R rears are different. Not sure my Volvo R knowledge is fading fast!

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