I retrofitted the Volvo shocks on my '82 Caddy. You can see the existing bushing/sleeve on the left and the modified one on the right: Installed:
Reviews of OEM Volvo shock absorbers
7 votes
I had to shave the piss outta the bushings my volvo HD's. Came from early 80's 240. A bit stiffer then the HD's I have in the front. A note, I was running a helper spring on the rear, added about 2 on the rear end, the volvo application shocks used to top out regularly.
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What we know about OEM Volvo shock absorbers
The brand is registered in Sweden.
In March 2026, PartReview does not yet have a formed opinion of OEM Volvo shock absorbers. This part is not in the ranking due to insufficient reviews. You can help by adding a review for OEM Volvo shock absorbers.
Currently there are 2 reviews and 7 votes. Average rating — 3.5 out of 5. Vote balance: 5 up, 2 down.
Users also evaluated the qualities of OEM Volvo shock absorbers:
- Body bounce - car continues to bounce after bumps - no rating yet
- Bottoming - sharp knocks on potholes - rated ambivalently. 3 points out of 5.
- Leaks - oil traces on the shock body - no rating yet
Shock absorbers OEM Volvo in car-specific ratings
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- OEM Volvo ranked #3 for: Volkswagen Caddy .