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V70 AWD Ride height

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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befarrer
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Re: V70 AWD Ride height

Post by befarrer »

I have not touched my front suspension, from what I can tell, it looks stock. Just got back from a highway drive, just me in the car, from the center of my rear rim to the bottom of the fender, I am at 14". Tires are 15" with P195/65R15 winter tires.
98 V70 GLT AWD
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Post by scot850 »

My 'R' runs a lot harder in the suspension than any of my other wagons, even those with nivo's. The 'R' also has 17" wheels. Like others have said they all are fairly firm, but I cannot say any of them was uncomfortably so.

Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
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Post by scot850 »

I should have added, my Toyota 4Runner is way harder then any of my Volvos ever have been. It has a brand new X-REAS fluid shock absorber system and rear air-bags as standard. Even with 17" 65 profile tires most bumps nearly knock my fillings out. It runs softer with a full load on it. Strange thing is owners on Toyota 4Runner websites say this suspension is pillow soft. I have no idea what their references are!!!

Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold

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