Ok Tex...MDK here. Yeah..so now I can see that your struts and springs need replacing. I saw the ad some one posted here about IPD 4c struts on sale. My 04 R car had the same issue. Nose down.. just like yours. You may want to contact ERIE VOLVO in upstate New York. Or check eBay motors and see what...

The gap from the top of the tire to the body is much smaller than from the tire to the body in front of the center of the tire. See MDK's picture on the first page of this thread. Your car is too low by a lot. I am surprised your Euro guys did not comment on this.

Hey Tex 69...MDK here. If you could send us a photo of the wagon from the side.. that would help. Some one probably put lowering springs on it using the factory struts. I have an 04 R car and I just stripped out the 4 c suspension... good riddance. I utilized the factory struts and springs from a 0...

Oh yes, the springs would certainly affect all that.

No Volvo shop in your area?

IPD sale @ $325 is a great time to get those 4C struts. Serendipity strikes. It's the lowest price I've seen in a while.

That Suplex aftermarket spring is probably fine with new 4C struts, I just don't know. I've never replaced it. I would maybe spend up for the Volvo part but it is definitely not cheap. Maybe someone who has actually owned and replaced the springs will chime in. If you want to go with that one you co...