Can you lift a 1998 V70XC?

BULLOGNA · Post by **BULLOGNA** » 12 May 2018, 23:07

The answer is yes you can the rear was lifted via some adjustable spacers I got 2 1/4 inches lift in the rear and 1 3/4 lift in the in the front.. It needs a tweak here and there..The rear uses a part made by allstar part # 56118 and a 2 inch rubber plumbing fitting to keep unit center the was 2x2 and trimmed to fit the lowerspring pocket.The lower sping bushing fits great into the allstar part and the unit sits flush with lower ontrol arm. .I cut 3/4 of spring. Loop of the bottom of the rear spring .The allstar units fits great with the rubber plumbing fitring could use some more.trimming.ont the springThe front has xc90 struts wirh a trim here.and there with a die grinder and will need some adjustable camber mounts in the front or a die grinder

callahanoffroad · Post by **callahanoffroad** » 13 May 2018, 10:17

This is why I love this site. I've always wondered. And now I know!

Post by **Clemens** » 13 May 2018, 13:36

Now all you need are 13x9 wire wheels (gold plated) and you could get away as a lowrider stuck in the high position...

BULLOGNA · Post by **BULLOGNA** » 13 May 2018, 21:52

Sorry no gold wheels just a urge to do something thats different..

BULLOGNA · Post by **BULLOGNA** » 13 May 2018, 22:03

Better pic after suspension settled.tires are toyo observe G 02. 205/70/15 ..They dont rub lock to lock and fit good a 205/75/15 would be on the edge of rubbing without trimming...

Post by **scot850** » 13 May 2018, 23:21

It will be interesting to see how your rear tires wear with time. Looking a the pictures the rear wheels have changed their camber and look like the tops are leaning outward. This is probably caused by the stabiliser rods that runs across the back of the car which are a fixed length. You may have to look at modifying those to find a way to make them adjustable to correct the camber.

Neil.

BULLOGNA · Post by **BULLOGNA** » 14 May 2018, 20:02

I never like open ended post that never get out all the info..The front XC90 struts are out of 2006 V8 XC 90 ..My first attempt was try and use the bottom factory hole in the strut and drill a new top hole did not work unable to fit extreme angle ..So the second attempt became clear the bottom hole needed to chopped off to clear CV boot and I would attempt to use the top hole and redrill a new bottom hole success .Well sort of success it fit and raised the car 1.75 inches but throws the camber off and sits close to the strut tower ..Hmm. ?? Maybe a BFH is in order to clearance the strut tower and adjustable camber plates or cheaper yet camber bolts ? Again I will try not to leave this open ended so some one in the future will have a leg up

Neil I would have to say the rear has stayed within specs with the upper and lower control arms tied to the rear knuckle it is not like the single control arm set up so no fear NO camber issue if there were camber issue every lowered R would be eating tires..And the rear stabilizer bar that you speak only adjust the toe on the rear there appears to ZERO camber adjustment for the rear end of these cars..

Post by **FLXC90** » 15 May 2018, 01:46

Now throw on a 16T and take it up to Dirtfish!

Post by **Kara503** » 18 May 2018, 16:46

Anyone know if a similar route could be used to lift a P2 XC70?

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 18 May 2018, 17:48

Can't say I haven't thought about doing this before, it's awesome to see it done! I'd include a 16t and some other goodies to make fast, fun, off-road ready Volvo.