Monroe Quick-Strut 173358 Front Strut Assembly Volvo V70 XC70 2003-2007 2.4L

•       Value: Comparable Monroe Quick-Struts run $90-150 each at major retailers — a complete strut, coil spring, and mount assembly, no spring compressor or extra parts needed.

•       Urgency / Symptom: Worn struts cause body sway, poor steering, and uneven tire wear — this fully-assembled unit restores factory ride height and bolts on fast.

•       Trust / Brand: Monroe has built ride-control parts for over 100 years — fit-checked, ride-tested, OE-quality, and backed by Monroe’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.

If your V70 or XC70 has started floating over bumps, nose-diving at stops, or chewing through the inside edge of a front tire, the struts are worn out — and on a Volvo that age, they almost always are. This is the fix that does not turn into a weekend project. The Quick-Strut arrives as one finished piece: strut, the correct application-specific coil spring, and a fresh upper mount, all preassembled, so there is no wrestling a spring compressor in the driveway. Bolt the old one out, this one in, and the car sits at factory height again — the steering tightens up, the float goes away, and it drives like the Volvo it was.

Key Features

•       Complete, Preassembled Unit → Strut, application-specific coil spring, and upper mount arrive as one finished assembly — no spring compressor, no sourcing separate parts, no dangerous disassembly.

•       Restores Factory Ride Height → The coil spring is precisely calibrated to the Volvo OE design to bring the front end back to spec and properly support the vehicle’s weight.

•       Vehicle-Specific Engineering → Application-specific spring, mount, and strut valving are tuned to the V70/XC70 — not a generic strut, so the ride and handling come back correct.

•       Premium Upper Strut Mount → A fresh OE-style mount restores smooth, "like-new" steering and kills the noise, vibration, and memory-steer that a worn mount causes.

•       OE-Quality Build & Rust Resistance → OE-style design for seamless fit and function, with a protective coating that is salt-spray tested to handle road brine and the elements.

•       Front Left OR Right → This assembly fits either front corner on the V70/XC70 — buy one for a single worn side or two to do the axle as a pair (recommended for even handling).

•       Monroe Limited Lifetime Warranty → Backed by Monroe’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and Feel the Difference Guarantee — a 100-plus-year ride-control brand standing behind the part.

Product Specifications

•       Brand: Monroe

•       Series: Quick-Strut

•       Part Number: 173358

•       Other Part Number: 5714808235

•       Type: Complete strut + coil spring + mount assembly

•       Position: Front — Left or Right

•       Compatible Make: Volvo

•       Compatible Models: V70 (X/C submodel), XC70

•       Compatible Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

•       Engine: 2.4L

•       DOES NOT Fit: FOUR-C / electronic-adjustable or Sport suspension

•       Fitment Type: Direct replacement

•       Interchange / Partslink: 86672500, 312004130, 86672480, 86672530, 306456400, 86672520

•       Assembly: Preassembled — no spring compressor required

•       Extended Length: ~22"

•       Compressed Length: ~15"

•       Spring: Coil spring (application-specific)

•       Mount: Premium OE-style upper strut mount

•       Coating: Rust/corrosion-resistant, salt-spray tested

•       Warranty: Monroe Limited Lifetime (manufacturer)

•       Condition: New (Other) 

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