First of all, my 745 is worth less than the stereo in my other car, so I really don't want to drop alot of money into it. I found Gabriel rear shocks, not sure if their right yet, saw comment in FAQ they were the wrong size in another application, but if anyone has any thoughts/experience with this $20 per unit shock please share with me. I can get the Boge Turbo Gas for $40 per unit, but can't justify the expense given the condition of the car. Now I tried to remove the passenger side shock, but promptly broke the nut (supposedly welded) inside the channel behind the top mount. As barbarous as it sounds, the fix (as told by my Volvo specialist) is to hole saw through the opposite side of the channel. Which on the passenger side also involves removing part of the exhaust (which, as installed by previous owner by Midas, is attached in a way not conducive to removal, crimping and such). The question is whether there is another way, or is this the preferred method. I'm actually surprised that this isn't in the FAQ (I believe is should be) as according to the mechanic, this isn't uncommon to have the nut break loose. And I really soaked that sucker with Thrust for at least 30 min. Advice much appreciated.