I was just wondering how you go about buying aftermarket rear shocks for a 1999 AWD S70 being that there were many different shocks used on that car. Mine is the number "9" shock part number 9492049, but how do I pick out bilstiens, monroes, kyb's?

 

Are you doing performance mods to it? If your not, I would just go with OEM.

 

I wasn't going to do any performance modifications to the car but I did have someone install Monroe Sensatracs on the front, I know there garbage but moneys tight and this car is going to stay all stock. The rear OEM suspension from Sachs is 98.99 a piece, I figured it would definitely be cheaper or more cost effective to put aftermarket OEM on.

 

The 1999 s70 awd has a different rear suspension it uses NIVOMATS. Which are self leveling. It helps supports the AWD weight.

From what I know you cannot had aftermarket rear's.

Now you can do the front, they are the same as a regular s70.

 

Okay, sounds VERY Volvo. lol

One last question what hardware do you guys recommend changing while replacing rear shocks.

 

the ones labeled "9" aren't nivomats... but they ARE unique to the AWD, and there's no real options for upgrades.