Suspension: - 850R Front suspension

HJMiller · Mar 4th, 2024, 14:05

Hi
Can anyone recommend a supplier of suspension parts fro my 1996 850R. I need front springs, front top mounts and shock absorbers. I have been getting costs through Volvo (quite pricy, not surprisingly) but wondered if there are alternative original Volvo parts suppliers, or recommended aftermarket products available?

Thanks, Howard

El Padrino · Mar 4th, 2024, 19:56

Hi HJMiller, you can try PFS - https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...d33d9862727ff7

Best to stick to OEM parts if you can, but not always the case for all the parts. I'm sure other more knowledgable members will have their recommendations too.

Luxobarge · Mar 4th, 2024, 22:18

Another vote for PFV online - that's the route I'd be going down.

Kev0607 · Mar 5th, 2024, 14:52

That's a very good website... handy to know. Thanks for sharing.

I did notice though that some parts like control arms for example say "aftermarket supplied replacement part", but they don't tell you what brand it is?

Has anyone ordered heavy items like shock absorbers from this website? I imagine postage isn't cheap.

Martin Cox · Mar 5th, 2024, 17:04

I bought two rear springs for my V70 from PFS last August and the post and packing for the basic delivery service was a tenner. The same for a couple of delta link bushes bought earlier in the year too. I didn't think this was too bad.

Martin

Kev0607 · Mar 5th, 2024, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Cox

I bought two rear springs for my V70 from PFS last August and the post and packing for the basic delivery service was a tenner. The same for a couple of delta link bushes bought earlier in the year too. I didn't think this was too bad.

Martin

That’s reasonable.

Mar 4th, 2024, 14:05	#1
HJMiller New Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2024 11:05 Join Date: May 2013 Location: teddington	850R Front suspension Hi Can anyone recommend a supplier of suspension parts fro my 1996 850R. I need front springs, front top mounts and shock absorbers. I have been getting costs through Volvo (quite pricy, not surprisingly) but wondered if there are alternative original Volvo parts suppliers, or recommended aftermarket products available? Thanks, Howard

Mar 4th, 2024, 22:18	#3
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:04 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	Another vote for PFV online - that's the route I'd be going down. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Mar 5th, 2024, 14:52	#4
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:57 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	That's a very good website... handy to know. Thanks for sharing. I did notice though that some parts like control arms for example say "aftermarket supplied replacement part", but they don't tell you what brand it is? Has anyone ordered heavy items like shock absorbers from this website? I imagine postage isn't cheap. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 (P3 chassis) - 110,000 miles 2008 V70 2.4 D5 (P3 chassis) - 163,000 miles Last edited by Kev0607; Mar 5th, 2024 at 15:01.

Mar 4th, 2024, 19:56	#2
El Padrino Member Last Online: May 24th, 2024 15:08 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: N/A	Hi HJMiller, you can try PFS - https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...d33d9862727ff7 Best to stick to OEM parts if you can, but not always the case for all the parts. I'm sure other more knowledgable members will have their recommendations too.

Mar 5th, 2024, 17:04	#5
Martin Cox VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:46 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hull	I bought two rear springs for my V70 from PFS last August and the post and packing for the basic delivery service was a tenner. The same for a couple of delta link bushes bought earlier in the year too. I didn't think this was too bad. Martin

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