XC60 Rear boot struts and tyres

Dannyk83 · Jul 2nd, 2021, 19:06

Hi All new to the forum
its my dad that owns the xc60 but really isn't good on computers so here I am.

So my dad has a 2013 XC60 there are 2 faults that we wanted to know if anyone can give info on please

the first is the electric boot struts is there anywhere else that we can get them from as I believe that they are very expensive and want a cheaper option.

the other issue that he is having is the rear tyres seem to be stepping so when driving they make a loud humming noise has anyone else had this issue and what fixed it? we switched the tyres front to back as the rears were quite stepped that was only about 1000 miles ago and they are stepped already he does tow with the car if that makes any difference

anyway any help will be greatly received

Cheers

Dan

Deck1ng · Jul 2nd, 2021, 21:51

Boot struts, could be replaced with manual struts. A much cheaper option by £100s of pounds.
Has the tracking been checked? Or any of the rear bushes / springs/ shocks,been inspected for wear or movement. This is personally what I would check first

Dannyk83 · Jul 2nd, 2021, 22:39

When he put it in to a Volvo specialist they suggested the bushes on the back I believe there are some arms that can't be seen on the MOT that may be worn and causing the issue

with regards the struts I think he would like to keep them electric but if they were converted does the ECU have to be programmed to tell the car that they aren't there?

Deck1ng · Jul 2nd, 2021, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dannyk83

When he put it in to a Volvo specialist they suggested the bushes on the back I believe there are some arms that can't be seen on the MOT that may be worn and causing the issue

with regards the struts I think he would like to keep them electric but if they were converted does the ECU have to be programmed to tell the car that they aren't there?

So when it was looked at by Volvo, did the bushes get replaced?
One of two guys on here have quite recently changed to straight gas struts, I can’t remember anyone mentioning ecu programming. But if they had to, I’m sure they’ll let us know.

HDAV · Jul 6th, 2021, 00:10

First of all get an actual quote for the parts mill garages on eBay are well priced and helpful, parts from a breaker are another option some models had manual struts so they are available

Jul 2nd, 2021, 19:06	#1
Dannyk83 New Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2023 23:48 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Dursley, Gloucestershire	XC60 Rear boot struts and tyres Hi All new to the forum its my dad that owns the xc60 but really isn't good on computers so here I am. So my dad has a 2013 XC60 there are 2 faults that we wanted to know if anyone can give info on please the first is the electric boot struts is there anywhere else that we can get them from as I believe that they are very expensive and want a cheaper option. the other issue that he is having is the rear tyres seem to be stepping so when driving they make a loud humming noise has anyone else had this issue and what fixed it? we switched the tyres front to back as the rears were quite stepped that was only about 1000 miles ago and they are stepped already he does tow with the car if that makes any difference anyway any help will be greatly received Cheers Dan

Jul 2nd, 2021, 21:51	#2
Deck1ng Master Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 23:51 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: North Yorkshire	Boot struts, could be replaced with manual struts. A much cheaper option by £100s of pounds. Has the tracking been checked? Or any of the rear bushes / springs/ shocks,been inspected for wear or movement. This is personally what I would check first __________________ Current, XC60 AWD D5 SE DRIVe 1st motor. Austin A35, indicators and heater optional. Not forgetting RTFM

Jul 2nd, 2021, 22:39	#3
Dannyk83 New Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2023 23:48 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Dursley, Gloucestershire	When he put it in to a Volvo specialist they suggested the bushes on the back I believe there are some arms that can't be seen on the MOT that may be worn and causing the issue with regards the struts I think he would like to keep them electric but if they were converted does the ECU have to be programmed to tell the car that they aren't there?

Jul 6th, 2021, 00:10	#5
HDAV Master Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: End of the valley	First of all get an actual quote for the parts mill garages on eBay are well priced and helpful, parts from a breaker are another option some models had manual struts so they are available

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