V70xc suspension

biggnorby · Post by **biggnorby** » 13 Aug 2015, 07:16

Hello! Was doing some thinking and was wondering if anyone has heard of someone putting xc90 rear suspension in a v70? I know a lot of people use the spring seats from the xc90 but have never heard of anything further. I pull trailers a lot and will be hauling a 6x12 enclosed with 2 motorcycles and misc items from MN to AZ fairly soon and was thinking of trying to beef up the rear shocks. Any input is greatly appreciated!

Post by **vtl** » 13 Aug 2015, 18:43

Bilstein shocks have reputation of being too stiff for a daily driver, you may want to test them out.

Post by **JRL** » 13 Aug 2015, 21:12

I don't think it can be done, I never heard of anyone even trying it

Post by **abscate** » 15 Aug 2015, 04:21

If your rear suspension is tired then just put new shocks springs on the back, skip the xc90 idea. I believe your car is rated for 3500 pounds towing capacity so unless your loads are over that, stay stock

Post by **oragex** » 15 Aug 2015, 06:49

As mentioned, even if you find out it would fit - which I would be surprised - the suspension will be stiff and may cause the rear end to loose adherence in emergency situations so perhaps not a good idea from a safety point of view

Post by **vtl** » 16 Aug 2015, 09:19

Shocks = Sachs
Springs = Lesjofors

Or Volvo OE.

V70xc suspension

Good or bad idea?

V70xc suspension