Hi all,
I bought this car in the spring, and the back end is jacked up, like 2 in higher than the front, like back in the 70s lol! I am thinking;

A) someone (prev owner or dealer) put a set of XC70 shocks (are they struts?) in the back by mistake.

OR

B) I have a self leveling system in the back that has gone haywire.

I have not gone under there yet to have a look, but I am curious as to what you guys think about that....

Thanx!

 

*bump!*

 

Can someone please answer my question???

 

Hello, There are a few possibilities:
1) People say the V70 starts with a lower front end to start with AND that's a function of the rear being set higher to accommodate loads. That is to say the rear will be weighed down when soccer practice is over.
2) That bit about the XC70 shocks in the rear, no, not struts, might be the case. Perhaps "load levelers" from J.C. Whitney.
3) Perhaps front "sport" lowering springs were installed in the front.
4) Self leveling Nivomats might be back there as you heard.
Courses of Action:
1) Look around and measure the fender well height of other T5's on level surfaces. Ask people to measure theirs and post the measurements. Ask on the Volvospeed site too as there are more T5 owners there. I'll post the measurements of my 2002 plain Jane if it'll help your database.
2) Ask at a Volvo dealership if one of their mechanics can eyeball your front springs to ascertain if they're original and to see if you have factory Nivomats or incorrect shocks on the rear. How much would they charge you? Actually you can tell that yourself since there are air lines to them as well as a pump, no?
Hope that helps. You are pretty much in the driver's seat. Kira

 

HI,
Thanx for the reply. Yeah as it turns out, I do not have the Nivomat load leveling on there, I think I am looking for a pair of lowering springs for the rear (do they sell them in pairs or just sets of 4?). Yeah I don't think the rake is as pronounced on a FWD V70......