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Wagon wabbles

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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twinsmom
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Wagon wabbles

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A clunking noise in the rear (also in the front that was supposed to have been ti rod end, according to a well known tire and suspension chain, was not resolved by replacing) Back to the Rear End. It wabbles terribly at low speeds and in general handles like a tub full of water. I don't think its just a brocken tire either. Could it be shocks?

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Tsquared
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I had a clunking sound and understeer handeling problems that were the results of a broken rear crosslink sway bar. I hit a pot hole and heard a loud pop. After that a bump or tight right turn I would hear a clunk under the car. Had it on the rack looking for the cause multiple times over a 9 month period. Finally one day I leaned against the crosslink bar and it poped forward about 1/4 inch. Part was a dealer item, none in the US, estimated price $190 and $45 shipping from Sweeden. I picked up one from a junk yard for $75.
'11 C30 T5

'96 854 - died an early death with 184K miles. Killed by the front end of an LTD on a suicide mission (T-boned and both cars totaled).

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