My Volvo s80 is very low

Silvershadows · Post by **Silvershadows** » 16 Jan 2020, 08:04

My Volvo s80 is very low to the ground please what can I do to make it higher guys I need help Thanks

Post by **Rattnalle** » 16 Jan 2020, 10:15

Probably tired springs and shocks. Replacing both made my V70 about 2-3 cm higher overall. It's lowered itself a bit of that again though..

Post by **MoVolvos** » 16 Jan 2020, 23:54

Silvershadows wrote: ↑16 Jan 2020, 08:04 My Volvo s80 is very low to the ground please what can I do to make it higher guys I need help Thanks

Do you mean a 2003 rather than 1993 S80 as in your profile? The HD spring should help restore height for all 1st Gen S80. Unless you are bottoming or always overloading I wouldn't worry too much if the ride is still good. Shocks and Struts are what will help with the ride more so than springs unless they are damaged or really really worn which is unusual. Height is what is loss most of the time on worn springs.
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140178 - Lesjöfors - Rear HD Coil Spring S60/S80 P2 - 30748395 - I don't need this for my 03 S80
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https://www.ipdusa.com/products/21877/1 ... 0-30748395
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As for the front I am hoping these will restore some height once I installed them in the coming week.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-2-Front ... %7Ciid%3A1

Post by **Rattnalle** » 17 Jan 2020, 02:34

HD/reinforced springs are only really needed if you often drive the car heavily loaded and/or with a bike rack or trailer. For me it's a godsend since the car even with 100 kg on the tow hitch still behaves perfectly normal. Before it'd feel very strange. Especially with luggage inside as well.

Silvershadows · Post by **Silvershadows** » 17 Jan 2020, 03:55

Actually am not too sure of the exact year, this is the VIN/YV1TS6IE9X1043033 of my car. Please what's the production year. Because of the bad roads we have when ever the car is loaded it touches the ground on bumpy road. Can I replace the coil springs with XC90 springs.

Post by **Rattnalle** » 17 Jan 2020, 04:40

No you need S80 parts if you've got an S80. But with bad roads your shocks are probably spent and you will get ride height and and comfort back if you replace them.

Silvershadows · Post by **Silvershadows** » 17 Jan 2020, 09:04

YV1TS6IE9X1043033 this is the VIN of my car how do I get to know the production year Thanks

Post by **volvolugnut** » 17 Jan 2020, 09:19

Your VIN decodes as 1999 S80.
volvolugnut

Silvershadows · Post by **Silvershadows** » 17 Jan 2020, 09:34

Volvolugnut Thanks so much for the information. And thanks to all you guys for your help

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 17 Jan 2020, 12:36

Silvershadows wrote: ↑17 Jan 2020, 03:55 YV1TS6IE9X1043033

It is a 1999 S80 with Engine B5244S, Transmission AW55-50SN.