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V60 Phev Recall- rear leaf spring.

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Old Jul 28th, 2023, 07:53   #11
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i thought it woudlnt be the same as the old trucks but was shocked it still has a leaf spring!
Its not a leaf spring fitted as you think the wheels are located by proper wishbones, the fibre reinforced plastic blade is the spring across the car for both wheels it does not have any other function as an old metal leaf spring did. Volvo have been using them for the last 30 years .
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Old Jul 28th, 2023, 08:29   #12
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Just think of it as a sophisticated Triumph Herald!!!
Saw one the other day. If forgotten how narrow they were/are !
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