Your Volvo S80 Strut is a critical safety feature on your vehicle. A strut is a dampening mechanism that helps absorb the bumps and dips in the road. Essentially, it absorbs a large amount of the shock that would otherwise be transferred to your car (and yourself).

If your Volvo S80 Strut is worn-out, it will cause excessive vehicle-weight transfer from side to side and front to back. This reduces the ability of your tires to grip the road, and will result in wasted energy output from your engine, as well as handling and braking performance.

As you can see, a worn-out strut will end up compromising your ability to control your vehicle, and may lead to an accident. Obviously, keeping your suspension system in good working order is a good idea. And if you are looking for maximum shock absorbency, you can’t go wrong with an OEM quality Volvo S80 Strut. But just what exactly is a strut? A strut is pretty much a shock absorber mounted inside a coil spring. This configuration is more effective than regular shocks because struts provide an added benefit of structural support for your car’s suspension. This allows struts to control the actual weight transferred to your vehicle, as opposed to shocks, which only control the speed at which the weight is transferred. What this means for you is a smoother ride and greater control over your vehicle. If you have started to notice decreased handling and increased bouncing inside your vehicle, then it’s time to check out your struts.And if you find it is time for a replacement, you can’t go wrong with our original equipment quality parts.