Lowering springs for 2005 V70 2.5T SE

[Redblockturbo]

I’d like to lower my V70 and wondered if there are some easy options.

Does a T5 have a lower stance for example and would those springs fit?

Has anyone found any good solutions that don’t make the ride too hard?

Any thoughts greatly received.

[TLPower]

As far as I know the T5 doesn't have a lower ride height unless it was originally specced with the "sports suspension". I have just fitted a full set of Eibach springs https://eibachshop.com/index.php?p39...s-volvo-v70-ii to my 2005 V70 T5. The ride height is reduced and the comfort hasn't been reduced by any noticeable level. The car has a fully poly-bushed front end including subframe bushes so it's "direct" any way.

I had some Apex springs on my last V70T5, the ride was atrocious, way too hard and crashy. So bad I removed them and left them outside for the scrap man.

[Redblockturbo]

Originally Posted by TLPower

As far as I know the T5 doesn't have a lower ride height unless it was originally specced with the "sports suspension". I have just fitted a full set of Eibach springs https://eibachshop.com/index.php?p39...s-volvo-v70-ii to my 2005 V70 T5. The ride height is reduced and the comfort hasn't been reduced by any noticeable level. The car has a fully poly-bushed front end including subframe bushes so it's "direct" any way.

I had some Apex springs on my last V70T5, the ride was atrocious, way too hard and crashy. So bad I removed them and left them outside for the scrap man.

That’s really helpful, thank you. Do you have any photos that show the new ride height please?

[TLPower]

I'm working on it...

[TLPower]

I hope this works.

[Redblockturbo]

Originally Posted by TLPower

I hope this works.

That looks fantastic. Thanks so much. I’ll get a set ordered. Did you get them from the UK?

[TLPower]

Thank you.

I bought them from the link I posted, beware they took the order, payment and then advised that they would be delivered six weeks later. All four shocks (Bilstein) had only done 2.5kso they were re-used. The front top mounts were also in good condition so also went back on.

[Redblockturbo]

Originally Posted by TLPower

Thank you.

I bought them from the link I posted, beware they took the order, payment and then advised that they would be delivered six weeks later. All four shocks (Bilstein) had only done 2.5kso they were re-used. The front top mounts were also in good condition so also went back on.

That’s good to know thank you.

Which Bilstein shocks did you put on? I was thinking of putting the lowering springs over the standard shocks. Is that not advisable?

[TLPower]

I fitted oe spec Bilstein B4's, nothing special. If your shocks are half decent it won't be an issue.