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Lift kit for 98 v70xc

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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tylerbeck
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Year and Model: 1998 v70xc
Location: utah

Lift kit for 98 v70xc

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Hey there, looking for a lift kit or other ways of lifting a 98 v70xc. Have any of you done this or could you direct me on where to look. Would I need to have custom spacers made? Maybe 2" spacer? And a 2" body? I would love to get about 4" of lift if possible. Any info is appreciated.

tryingbe
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Post by tryingbe »

If you're thinking using the V70XC off road, forget it. The AWD system is weak and will break.
85 GLH, 367 whp
00 Insight, 72 mpg

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atomicthumbs
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Year and Model: 1998 V70R
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Yeah, save it for the Rs!

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BEJinFbk
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Post by BEJinFbk »

You want to off-road? Get a Jeep.

The XC is just a slightly higher V70 AWD
with a different body trim kit. All for
looks - It will never be an all terrain rig.

A P80 AWD is great for handling, traction and
a providing you with a competent road car in
bad weather on PAVED roads, but these cars
were not designed for serious back country duty.
'98 V70 R - Well Equipped for Life Up North... ;)

tylerbeck
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Year and Model: 1998 v70xc
Location: utah

Post by tylerbeck »

I do snow removal in the winter and usually there's a lot of snow on the roads when I'm driving. utah gets a ton of snow and I thought it would be a cool idea to have a little extra ground clearance but I can do without. It wouldn't be going off-road I have a 2000 tj that's my crawler.

wotnartd
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Year and Model: 1998 V70 xc
Location: Wisconsin

Post by wotnartd »

ARD has some info on their FB, they have info on a 2" setup. I know they sell front strut spacers, about $100.

tylerbeck
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Year and Model: 1998 v70xc
Location: utah

Post by tylerbeck »

Thanks wotnartd!

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