Can XC70 springs shocks etc be transplanted onto V70?

YorkshireDave · Feb 14th, 2018, 19:29

Greetings one and all...

For various reasons I need a bit more ground clearance on my P2 V70 (2002). All the shocks are weeping and at 220,000 miles the springs could do with replacing too.

So, the question is peeps, do I go to new (25mm higher) springs OR can I simply buy springs, struts etc for an XC70 and fit them instead?

Obviously a simple question to ask, but I suspect the answer may be a little more complicated... I await the onslaught

Simon Jones · Feb 14th, 2018, 21:29

I think you'll find it's a bit more complicated than that. Longer driveshafts for starters I would guess.

The Landshark · Feb 17th, 2018, 10:16

IIRC the wishbones are different as are some of the rear end linkages also.

YorkshireDave · Feb 19th, 2018, 23:59

Thanks guys. For some odd reason I never got notification of your replies

Oh well, it's the next best thing then. 25mm taller springs all round along with new shocks...

green van man · Feb 20th, 2018, 06:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkshireDave

Thanks guys. For some odd reason I never got notification of your replies

Oh well, it's the next best thing then. 25mm taller springs all round along with new shocks...

Check the effect on camber angle of fitting longer springs. It may be within tolerances or adjustable to be within tolerance. Longer springs will tend to introduce positive camber which could alter the feel of the car dramatically.
Longer springs will give you more clearance under the body but ultimately it's decided by the size of the wheels and tyres as these are fixed values.

Paul.

Feb 14th, 2018, 19:29	#1
YorkshireDave VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 00:30 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wetherby	Can XC70 springs shocks etc be transplanted onto V70? Greetings one and all... For various reasons I need a bit more ground clearance on my P2 V70 (2002). All the shocks are weeping and at 220,000 miles the springs could do with replacing too. So, the question is peeps, do I go to new (25mm higher) springs OR can I simply buy springs, struts etc for an XC70 and fit them instead? Obviously a simple question to ask, but I suspect the answer may be a little more complicated... I await the onslaught __________________ 2006 Black XC90 D5 185 Auto Engine change at 162K. all cars everywhere are a perpetual work in progress...

Feb 14th, 2018, 21:29	#2
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	I think you'll find it's a bit more complicated than that. Longer driveshafts for starters I would guess. __________________ 2008 XC70 3.2 SE Lux with LPG conversion - current 2005 XC70 D5 SE Lux - sold 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux - written off by another XC70 2001 V70 D5 - sold 2000 V70 Classic 2.4 - sold

Feb 19th, 2018, 23:59	#4
YorkshireDave VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 00:30 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wetherby	Thanks guys. For some odd reason I never got notification of your replies Oh well, it's the next best thing then. 25mm taller springs all round along with new shocks... __________________ 2006 Black XC90 D5 185 Auto Engine change at 162K. all cars everywhere are a perpetual work in progress...

Feb 17th, 2018, 10:16	#3
The Landshark Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2021 08:11 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mallow	IIRC the wishbones are different as are some of the rear end linkages also.

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