B4 shocks v70 r

daniel mossey · Jan 23rd, 2020, 08:15

Hi all,
I recently changed the front shocks to b4 and th ride is great but the ride height is a bit higher which is bizarre. I may have to change the front springs over to slightly less length ones.
Has anyone had experience of the ride height changing in anyway?
Regards
Dan

ITSv40 · Jan 23rd, 2020, 14:49

I fitted B4 struts to my V40 - kept the standard springs - and the front end stands noticeably higher. B4's on the rear made no difference to ride height. The car now stands poised to pounce. 60,000mls later still the same.

Cookeh · Jan 23rd, 2020, 15:28

Its a known and well reported issue with the Bilstein B4s, there are quite a few threads on it, and one covering it in immense detail on matthewsvolvosite.com. From a very quick check, I believe its this one: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/fo...ic.php?t=77013

daniel mossey · Jan 24th, 2020, 00:08

Hi thanks yes sounds about right,

daniel mossey · Jan 24th, 2020, 00:09

Maybe get some slightly lower Springs.

sv70 · Jan 24th, 2020, 00:37

I find it very strange that when you have purchased a set of front shocks from a most reputable manufacturer like Bilstein and that they have altered the cars ride height by a noticeable difference,the fact they omit to tell you that is a really poor show,you shouldn't have to faf about getting shorter springs,as all you wanted was improved damping with same ride height.I was going to get a set of B4's when mine get tired,but if that is the case i will just go for the Sachs and keep same ride height.It wouldn't have been difficult for Bilstein to state if you use our B4 shocks -'you will have to get lowered springs to keep the same ride height.

ITSv40 · Jan 24th, 2020, 12:59

I bought B4's for my V40 as they are marketed as giving oem equivalent performance. The ride is much stiffer and I will be changing back to original shocks. I am now tired of feeling every bump and pothole in our porly maintained roads.

happy diver · Jan 25th, 2020, 08:09

My B4s didn't last a month, bang boing crack crunch, and that was just my back

New Sachs with the original springs, no rust where I am, MAGNIFICENT

and helped along with some IPD sway bars, more MAGNIFICENT
But couldn't afford to eat for a bit

petrohl34d · Jan 27th, 2020, 15:49

I had B4's and 30mm Eibach Springs front and back and absolutely loved them.

It was a very firm setup but cornered amazingly.

daniel mossey · Jan 27th, 2020, 18:43

Hi thanks all. The b4 s are good but seem to travel more than I thought. I'm guessing new springs anyhow. With the eibach springs was it too low as I don't want to be mega low.?
Dan

Jan 23rd, 2020, 08:15	#1
daniel mossey Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 11:06 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WALTHAM ABBEY	B4 shocks v70 r Hi all, I recently changed the front shocks to b4 and th ride is great but the ride height is a bit higher which is bizarre. I may have to change the front springs over to slightly less length ones. Has anyone had experience of the ride height changing in anyway? Regards Dan

Jan 23rd, 2020, 14:49	#2
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 08:10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	I fitted B4 struts to my V40 - kept the standard springs - and the front end stands noticeably higher. B4's on the rear made no difference to ride height. The car now stands poised to pounce. 60,000mls later still the same. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Jan 23rd, 2020, 15:28	#3
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	Its a known and well reported issue with the Bilstein B4s, there are quite a few threads on it, and one covering it in immense detail on matthewsvolvosite.com. From a very quick check, I believe its this one: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/fo...ic.php?t=77013 __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

Jan 24th, 2020, 12:59	#7
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 08:10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	I bought B4's for my V40 as they are marketed as giving oem equivalent performance. The ride is much stiffer and I will be changing back to original shocks. I am now tired of feeling every bump and pothole in our porly maintained roads. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Jan 25th, 2020, 08:09	#8
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	My B4s didn't last a month, bang boing crack crunch, and that was just my back New Sachs with the original springs, no rust where I am, MAGNIFICENT and helped along with some IPD sway bars, more MAGNIFICENT But couldn't afford to eat for a bit __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Jan 24th, 2020, 00:08	#4
daniel mossey Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 11:06 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WALTHAM ABBEY	Hi thanks yes sounds about right,

Jan 24th, 2020, 00:09	#5
daniel mossey Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 11:06 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WALTHAM ABBEY	Maybe get some slightly lower Springs.

Jan 24th, 2020, 00:37	#6
sv70 Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 22:31 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: oldham	I find it very strange that when you have purchased a set of front shocks from a most reputable manufacturer like Bilstein and that they have altered the cars ride height by a noticeable difference,the fact they omit to tell you that is a really poor show,you shouldn't have to faf about getting shorter springs,as all you wanted was improved damping with same ride height.I was going to get a set of B4's when mine get tired,but if that is the case i will just go for the Sachs and keep same ride height.It wouldn't have been difficult for Bilstein to state if you use our B4 shocks -'you will have to get lowered springs to keep the same ride height.

Jan 27th, 2020, 15:49	#9
petrohl34d Senior Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2023 20:21 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Enniskillen	I had B4's and 30mm Eibach Springs front and back and absolutely loved them. It was a very firm setup but cornered amazingly. __________________ 1998 Volvo V70 2.5 TDi - Dead @ 326,000 miles 1999 Volvo V70 2.5 TDi - Dead @ 250,000 miles 2005 Volvo XC70 2.4 D5 - Current daily

Jan 27th, 2020, 18:43	#10
daniel mossey Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 11:06 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WALTHAM ABBEY	Hi thanks all. The b4 s are good but seem to travel more than I thought. I'm guessing new springs anyhow. With the eibach springs was it too low as I don't want to be mega low.? Dan

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