V70 Rear Coil Springs

kirstyp · Post by **kirstyp** » 19 Jun 2015, 09:26

Think the springs on 99 model are a lot easier

Post by **abscate** » 19 Jun 2015, 11:29

Ill tell you in a couple years when i have to do the 2005

Post by **vtl** » 19 Jun 2015, 11:34

I'm not sure, only suspect, but XC70 and V70 AWD rear springs could be easier to replace, because springs are weaker than V70 FWD's ones, which are just monsters. I mistakenly ordered S60 springs and the car sagged down quite a bit. Though I like the ride with softer tail more, car rear end is not bumpy now at all.

kirstyp · Post by **kirstyp** » 19 Jun 2015, 12:23

This is the item I was looking at on ebay it has all the details in description so was wondering I it would do the job? Anyone think it would? Its item number 121673617877 ebay uk

Post by **vtl** » 19 Jun 2015, 12:28

It says: McPherson. Meaning, this is an external compressor. For rear springs you need internal compressor, which you fit in place of removed shock.

Post by **vtl** » 19 Jun 2015, 12:36

You need something like that: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAAB-Suspension ... 68&vxp=mtr

But the plate size should be at least 155mm (just measured my old rusty original springs).

Post by **vtl** » 19 Jun 2015, 12:43

You may have better luck with tool like CTA 4030.

kirstyp · Post by **kirstyp** » 22 Jun 2015, 08:40

Yew I was looking at that one in 1st place but then looked at what this guy used and thought i should go for this instead? The cpa looks very interesting do you realy think this one may be better? My springs have arrived today and now my search for a spring compressor begins! Thanks for all your help!

Post by **GBS** » 22 Jun 2015, 10:25

Interesting reading, I did the shocks only on our V70 02 and was so thrilled with how easy it was compared to the XC70 03 (where the whole strut assembly has to come out and need spring compressor). Now I hope my rear springs are ok and I don't have to replace them any time soon, ride height seems OK and with new shocks its not bouncing.

Is ride height/broken springs the only indication to replace springs? Ours have 195k now and original springs but new shocks.

kirstyp · Post by **kirstyp** » 22 Jun 2015, 11:10

What happened with me is I did the front shocks and springs and this has made the back seem very low! Replaced the shocks like you on rear having researched replacing the springs found this forum which has been very helpful indeed now have my new springs but am looking for the right tool to do the job due to lack of space I have come across this Sealy ak3842 and was wondering may this do the Job?

V70 Rear Coil Springs

Re: V70 Rear Coil Springs