replacing factory shocks on a '99 V70XC

my '99 V70XC has around 73k miles on it, and it feels like the factory shocks that came with the car might be wearing out -- either that or i'm more sensitive to the bumps in the road than i used to be.

either way, i've been thinking about getting a new set of shocks. when i go to

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and look, i see a range of options, some of which appear to not be compatible with AWD volvos (e.g., the bilsteins). i have no clue as to the relative merits of the differernt options, or if in fact i might be just as well served with a lower-priced option.

any opinions or information would be much appreciated.

tx,

kirk (note trivial anti-spam hack)

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tunaNO
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Your shocks are self-leveling Nivomats at all four corners. They are very expensive almost a grand each. They should last longer than 73k. They may feel sloppy to you but that is the nature of these self-leveling shocks. You can't slap any other kind of shock on there unless you want to replace the springs also. Then the cost starts going up again.

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