My local NYC indie mechanic recently replaced the front struts, springs, ball joint and lower control arm on my 2005 XC70, and the front end is riding about 1-2 inches too low. I took it back to him and he replaced the struts and springs again, however this did not change the ride height. The car de...

Thanks E Showell. I have a guy here in Brooklyn who will paint the door for $600 and transfer the guts for $100. I'm headed out of town for a few weeks, but will message you when I'm back if I decide to go for it.

Thanks for the tips, guys. Excellent write up, Abscate. Love the Volvo community. I may wait for slightly warmer weather - I'm an Arizona boy and wandering that lot with next week's freezing temps sounds a little cold for my thin blood! Not sure what else I'd need to pick up for my vehicle, it's in ...

Good tip, E Showell. I have next week off and might be up for a road trip! That's about a 2.5 / 3 hr drive for me, depending on traffic in the city. Thanks!

Thanks for the response Jimmy, good to know. I should have specified that it's the front driver (left) door. I assume I'll have to make sure he thoroughly transfers over all the electronics from the '05 door (DDM etc).

I was recently involved in a low-speed collision that cosmetically damaged the front driver (left) door on my beautiful black '05 XC70. Rather than putting on a ton of bondo, my body shop guy suggests finding a good door from a junkyard in the same color, and he will transfer the guts (locks, door c...