Suspension: - new shocks for 850 T5R - Page 2

Cypher007 · Sep 27th, 2012, 11:34

phoned volvo Peterborough and they could get one next day, but said the other would have to come from Sweden. this sucks, im trying to get the car fixed before the 10 day grace runs out on the re-mot.

acshortt5 · Sep 27th, 2012, 14:54

You could get bilstein B4 shocks, available from most motor factors including EuroCarParts.com or carparts4less.co.uk or partsforvolvosonline.com

They should have them in stock and the above sites offer next day delivery.

B4's are similar to standard shocks - I think bilstein advertise them as being 10% stiffer. They will work fine with either standard or lowering springs.

I also suspect that they will be "slightly" cheaper than volvo ones.

Jp003 · Oct 25th, 2012, 23:37

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Originally Posted by Cypher007

also was talking to pfs and they said i couldnt fit aftermarket springs, as the t5r has special height springs. so if i did use aftermarket i would have to compromise between two different ride heights depending on the springs i bought. is this right?

I am in the process of replacing my rear springs and there are about 20 different ones depending on make model and spec. Volvo would ask you for number off data plate and the letter A or B or C etc determines your spring and shock.

I won't use aftermarket ones which cost about £36 each in the risk it will be incorrect one. Frf Volvo Swansea quote code C3 and you get a discount. Think they are £172.80 but with discount £146.88 for rear pair type B on my car.

t5_monkey · Oct 26th, 2012, 01:05

Bilstein shocks are awesome.

Bilstein and Eibach for the win - got the B12 set up on my car, the Focus lads think its the best ride/handling balance for daily driving there is available too.

foggyjames · Oct 26th, 2012, 12:52

I can confirm that the B4s are similar to the standard shocks for an R, and usefully cheaper than the factory ones. B6s, etc, will be stiffer. When I sold my V70R, it was running standard R front springs and B4 shocks (and the standard rear setup), and that all worked very nicely together.

The PFS comment about springs may have been related to the skinny springs for use with Nivomats, maybe? If you change both springs and shocks, there should be no issue.

cheers

James

Cypher007 · Oct 31st, 2012, 23:16

bought the Volvo ones in the end. strangely though after replacing all that kit im still getting a creaking sound on road bumps from the drivers side.

Sep 27th, 2012, 11:34	#11
Cypher007 Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 09:12 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lincolnshire	phoned volvo Peterborough and they could get one next day, but said the other would have to come from Sweden. this sucks, im trying to get the car fixed before the 10 day grace runs out on the re-mot. __________________ Volvo 854 T5R Yellow 1994 Aquamist 2D (Don & Aquamist) BMC panel filter (Don) Ferrita Cat Back (Don) Denso Iridium Spark Plugs (Hong Kong) PowerFlex Top Engine Mount (?) PowerFlex Wishbone Bushes (Elk Parts) 302mm front brake upgrade Goodridge front hoses (rears to be fitted later) 600W Inverter (ebay) History: 1991 Volvo 340DL (1982) 1994 Volvo 360GLE (1989) 1999 Volvo 360GLT (1988) 2002 Volvo 850GLT (1991) 2004 Volvo 850T5R (1994)

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acshortt5 Volvo Nutcase Last Online: Jul 14th, 2023 12:57 Join Date: May 2007 Location: N/A View Photos By: acshortt5	You could get bilstein B4 shocks, available from most motor factors including EuroCarParts.com or carparts4less.co.uk or partsforvolvosonline.com They should have them in stock and the above sites offer next day delivery. B4's are similar to standard shocks - I think bilstein advertise them as being 10% stiffer. They will work fine with either standard or lowering springs. I also suspect that they will be "slightly" cheaper than volvo ones. __________________ Andrew 1998 S70 T5 CD AUTO Previously a 1990 240 GLT-R Last edited by acshortt5; Sep 27th, 2012 at 15:43.

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t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	Bilstein shocks are awesome. Bilstein and Eibach for the win - got the B12 set up on my car, the Focus lads think its the best ride/handling balance for daily driving there is available too. __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey

Oct 26th, 2012, 12:52	#15
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 11:43 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	I can confirm that the B4s are similar to the standard shocks for an R, and usefully cheaper than the factory ones. B6s, etc, will be stiffer. When I sold my V70R, it was running standard R front springs and B4 shocks (and the standard rear setup), and that all worked very nicely together. The PFS comment about springs may have been related to the skinny springs for use with Nivomats, maybe? If you change both springs and shocks, there should be no issue. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Oct 31st, 2012, 23:16	#16
Cypher007 Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 09:12 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lincolnshire	bought the Volvo ones in the end. strangely though after replacing all that kit im still getting a creaking sound on road bumps from the drivers side. __________________ Volvo 854 T5R Yellow 1994 Aquamist 2D (Don & Aquamist) BMC panel filter (Don) Ferrita Cat Back (Don) Denso Iridium Spark Plugs (Hong Kong) PowerFlex Top Engine Mount (?) PowerFlex Wishbone Bushes (Elk Parts) 302mm front brake upgrade Goodridge front hoses (rears to be fitted later) 600W Inverter (ebay) History: 1991 Volvo 340DL (1982) 1994 Volvo 360GLE (1989) 1999 Volvo 360GLT (1988) 2002 Volvo 850GLT (1991) 2004 Volvo 850T5R (1994)

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