We are in desperate need of replacing the Front struts and shocks. V70 2006. The original stock items started feeling a bit sloppy around 50-60k. Now here we are at 100k and its time!! Very many choices!!?? Boge, Meyle KYB’s Adjustable ….what do you recommend over OEM (Sachs I believe)? I can tell you that the primary driver may just want a normal Smooth ride over the worn shocks! Most likely stick with OEM. Please nothing as stiff as a Bilsteins sport. However Bilstiens touring is supposed to be much like stock? Any other suggestions on other parts while I have things apart other than the spring seats (Someone mentioned using XC seats, A bit more heavy duty)?
How do you know when you need new springs other than a busted one? I am also willing to check out other sources on where to get them besides FCP Groton (They do seem to have fair prices)? Grateful and appreciated!
Thanks

I never thought CT roads were that bad. Most of us don't need shocks until 130K or so.

Bilstein TC are very good, just slightly stiffer than OEM. I had Koni Sport adjustable and kept them at the softest ride.

When you replace the struts, get new OEM bolts and nuts. The ones I got from FCP looked really weak, so much so that I tossed them. Get XC90 front spring seats. IPD has some very nice end links that last 5+ years.

For OEM parts:

http://www.tascaparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=213668

Klaus
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