Lowering 2003 V70 AWD w/o nivomat

Scotty-G · Post by **Scotty-G** » 01 May 2012, 17:08

Hi all,

Has anyone successfully lowered a 2003 V70 AWD? I've looked at the forum, parts supplies and don't really see a definitive answer for this model. Are the strut/shock configurations on the AWD the same as the FWD? Some say yes some say no.

Thanks in advance.

Post by **JRL** » 01 May 2012, 17:42

FRONT struts and springs are the same for all, the REARS are AWD specific
Eibach used to make AWD springs, not sure if the do anymore

JJBreaks · Post by **JJBreaks** » 13 May 2012, 20:31

I've been searching online for the same answer and so far nothing definitive, I plan on attempting V70R lowering springs. Though the R model shocks are 4-C, they mount up to the rear lower control arm the same way the AWD V70 shocks do, visually the lower spring seat size also looks the same. On a FWD V70, the rear springs seat differently and would NOT work. I'll report my findings if I go through with the V70R lowering springs.

Post by **JRL** » 14 May 2012, 07:16

Plenty of options for an R ,TME (IPD), VIVA perfromance, etc.
A V70AWD uses the same dimension shocks and strut