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Strut replacement - a d-i-y job??? 700 1991

posted by  darius on  Sun Sep 5 14:34 CST 2004
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It looks like I am going to need to replace my struts (front) and I am wondering if I can do it myself. The description in the FAQ sounds pretty daunting, but the instructions in the IPD catalogue make it sound reasonably do-able. I have replaced my rear shocks and springs, and have done lots of other jobs on my car, but this one sounds involved. My local Volvo dealer gave me a price of $640 to do it for me, but that sounded high to me.

What experiences have you all had? What special tools are necessary for the job?
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Darius in Albany NY '86 744 GLE (175K, given to my mother-in-law); '91 745 Turbo (174K-my 'Little Red Wagon'), '00 Toyota Camry (65K - my wife's transportation appliance)






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