Look what just fell off the front end... - Page 2

stuart bowes · Apr 4th, 2021, 14:34

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Originally Posted by XC70Bob

another picture of a broken spring..

Bloody hell i bet you noticed that one going

oragex · Apr 4th, 2021, 16:35

There was a debate on why it breakes on the XC70 and not on other Volvo. Perhaps the XC70 springs are just a longer version of the S60 ones without additional thickness, so possibly it develops fatigue cracking, not due to rust.

XC70Bob · Apr 5th, 2021, 18:24

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Originally Posted by stuart bowes

Bloody hell i bet you noticed that one going

That is not a picture of my car , it's just one I found on line.

When mine were like that it went over night while the car was parked on the drive so it was noticeable when I pulled away so did not move than a few feet.

The second time I had a spring go it went in the same way as the OP's and was several weeks before I found it.

stuart bowes · Apr 5th, 2021, 19:51

Ah I see fair enough. only time I've ever done one was the rear passenger side on a 3 series. I didn't even notice, the MOT guy pointed it out. the broken bit was still in there!

I have cut springs before, I had to cable tie the rears in so they didn't fall out when it went up on the ramps lol my MOT guy ummed and ahhed over that one but he let it go in the end

Georgeandkira · Apr 6th, 2021, 18:22

"I have cut springs before, I had to cable tie the rears in so they didn't fall out..."
Wish you had a photo of that fix.

stuart bowes · Apr 6th, 2021, 20:07

In fairness under compression/ weight of car they were fine, its just when you jacked the car up.

I did eventually replace them with proper lowering kit so the shorter shock stopped the control arm dropping so low

barrybritcher · Apr 8th, 2021, 14:28

if you have yet to replace the spring - please ensure you buy a 37cm compressor kit.

I had to buy a larger set as my Hilka ones were too small (23cm)

Apr 4th, 2021, 16:35	#12
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	There was a debate on why it breakes on the XC70 and not on other Volvo. Perhaps the XC70 springs are just a longer version of the S60 ones without additional thickness, so possibly it develops fatigue cracking, not due to rust. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Apr 5th, 2021, 19:51	#14
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 20:59 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	Ah I see fair enough. only time I've ever done one was the rear passenger side on a 3 series. I didn't even notice, the MOT guy pointed it out. the broken bit was still in there! I have cut springs before, I had to cable tie the rears in so they didn't fall out when it went up on the ramps lol my MOT guy ummed and ahhed over that one but he let it go in the end __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link

Apr 6th, 2021, 20:07	#16
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 20:59 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	In fairness under compression/ weight of car they were fine, its just when you jacked the car up. I did eventually replace them with proper lowering kit so the shorter shock stopped the control arm dropping so low __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link

Apr 8th, 2021, 14:28	#17
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	if you have yet to replace the spring - please ensure you buy a 37cm compressor kit. I had to buy a larger set as my Hilka ones were too small (23cm) __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Apr 6th, 2021, 18:22	#15
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	"I have cut springs before, I had to cable tie the rears in so they didn't fall out..." Wish you had a photo of that fix.

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