Ive got a snapped spring, so I thought I would replace the shocks.
Are they the same for both sides or are they specific to left and right side?
2007 9³ - front shocks
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Re: Saab 9³ 2007 front shocks
If you haven't already, download a copy of the EPC, that will answer your question and is hugely useful.
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Re: Saab 9³ 2007 front shocks
It may depend on where you buy. The early shocks were left/right handed. Later ones were the same, and had brackets that fitted the LH/RH bit. The brackets are reused.
What's the shock code on the VIN plate on the passenger door sill?
What's the shock code on the VIN plate on the passenger door sill?
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Re: Saab 9³ 2007 front shocks
43 and 11....full code is
43-11-4-3-61-60-Aa-BA-CA-DA
43-11-4-3-61-60-Aa-BA-CA-DA
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Re: 2007 9³ - front shocks
61 as fitted at the factory are a handed pair. I haven't done the front suspension on a 9-3, but it seems that the shock absorbers themselves are not handed but the they have some brackets attached for brake parts. From 2008, these brackets are supplied separately.
LH 93190592
RH 93190593
Colour code: Red Purple for both.
However, they are replaced by 93190091 for both sides, with the separate bracket - LH is 12772023 RH is 12772033
If you go aftermarket, you may be offered either sort.
LH 93190592
RH 93190593
Colour code: Red Purple for both.
However, they are replaced by 93190091 for both sides, with the separate bracket - LH is 12772023 RH is 12772033
If you go aftermarket, you may be offered either sort.
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Re: 2007 9³ - front shocks
The aftermarket ones I put on my 2006 car are handed.
The brackets for the drop link and brake pipe are on opposing sides and the part numbers are different. Looking at them, without the brackets, they would be the same.
The brackets for the drop link and brake pipe are on opposing sides and the part numbers are different. Looking at them, without the brackets, they would be the same.
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Re: 2007 9³ - front shocks
Thanks for the replies. I've bought shocks, springs, top mounts and drop links.
It only went to halfords for two tyres.....its a scary amount they quoted for springs and shocks only!
My local friendly will fit.
It only went to halfords for two tyres.....its a scary amount they quoted for springs and shocks only!
My local friendly will fit.