Volvo XC90 Rear Shock Replacement DIY (2003-2014 Volvo P2 XC90 T5, 4.4L V8, 3.2 SI6)

[@asherkimball8349]

These will be used for years! Keep making these!!

[@markerbull]

I have not been able to find through sockets in my area but I think there is a hack for those that can't find them either. A 18mm spark plug socket with crimps on the end can be gripped with a wrench or circular ratchet while you hold the center in place. I ended up using ratchet wrenches that bend on the end to hold the nut. I then used a T40 and breaker bar to hold the center in place. I then used a long bar to turn the open ended wrench sticking upwards. It was slow and short in turns but it removed and seated it down super tight. I also found it easier to undo and tighten the top bolts with the vehicle sitting on the tires. I think the load pushes up the bolt a little more. If I had to do this again I would buy the 18mm spark plug socket and use my long T-40 handled key. Hope this helps. Your video was super helpful and saved me a wad of cash. Respect!

[@jotighe2]

this was great. do another one.

[@Setright]

I would suggest raising the suspension with a gearbox jack or similar, before torquing the lower shock bolt. That way, the bushing is unstressed at normal ride height. You can also torque it up once the car is back on the ground. Torquing it at full droop, like you did, the bushing is stressed constantly and will wear out faster.

[@OlufemiLawani]

Thanks for the good information

[@marccamp9670]

Where to you get those big deep go through sockets?

[@brandonphan]

btw on the video you guys list the tool set as cta7066 but the mechanics said it is cta 7466 set...

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for pointing that out, Brandon!

[@clintgriffin8310]

I have a question for anyone that knows... Do I remove the coil springs if I am replacing the shocks with coilovers or do I leave them?

[@trianglebrothersstudioinsp946]

What is price for front & rear shock absorbers ? XC 90 2.5T 2007

[@abcjg65t]

$800

[@yamahass66]

Do you have any experience with brand who makes the suspension softer then standard? The most cheap you could find does this often but might dont hold up that well. Any ideas with soft and still a normal brandn(not china junk)

[@jamdc2000]

Ohllins or Sachs maybe, contact the manufacturer, and ask for advice

[@yamahass66]

@jamdc2000 They are to hard all premium brands seems to be to hard sadly. People don't care but I want soft suspension

[@phazerboy]

My man does not pay for the penetrating oil. 😂

[@ErickBluske]

More penatrating oil needed.