Help with V70 Rear Suspension

TrailerBoy · Apr 8th, 2008, 13:29

My 2001 2.4 V70 Estate can take a maximum tail weight of 75kg but my caravan has a nose weight of 90kg.

I obviously need to upgrade my rear suspension.

First of all is it possible?

And has anyone any suggestions as to where to source the appropriate shock absorbers/springs to increase the volvos maximum tail weight?

Any advice would be appreciated.

JIM C · Apr 8th, 2008, 14:42

I used Grayston spring Assistors on my V70 and use them on my S60 and found them very effective.

Jim

Paddler Ed · Apr 8th, 2008, 18:07

Do you mean that your caravan's recommended nose weight is 90kg, or that you can't get it below 90kg?

If the recommended nose weight is 90kg then I'm not sure on the next stage... sorry!!

CTCNetwork · Apr 8th, 2008, 18:47

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrailerBoy

My 2001 2.4 V70 Estate can take a maximum tail weight of 75kg but my caravan has a nose weight of 90kg.

I obviously need to upgrade my rear suspension.

First of all is it possible?

And has anyone any suggestions as to where to source the appropriate shock absorbers/springs to increase the volvos maximum tail weight?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Your caravan only has a nose weight of what you set it up with.
If it is loaded correctly then the nose weight can be 75Kg.

And NO under NO CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER should you place a greater load on your tow hook than the manufacturer recommends for the car.
Do and you drive without insurance and if something happens to the car the fault lies with you...

So, no upgrading your suspension is not the answer!

So what caravan do you have (make, model, year)??

Des. . .

tingy · Apr 8th, 2008, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTCNetwork

Hi,

Your caravan only has a nose weight of what you set it up with.
If it is loaded correctly then the nose weight can be 75Kg.

And NO under NO CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER should you place a greater load on your tow hook than the manufacturer recommends for the car.
Do and you drive without insurance and if something happens to the car the fault lies with you...

So, no upgrading your suspension is not the answer!

So what caravan do you have (make, model, year)??

Des. . .

i was gonna say id be more worried about the tow bar then the suspension and if its a big caravan then you should be able to adjust the axles forward (thats how my dads works anyway)

tonyvolvo · Aug 16th, 2008, 20:09

Hi. If you have not already done it. I am in the process of doing it. The kit from volvo for the selfleveling costs £650 +. I have brought mine from a dismantler. You need shocks coil springs +antiroll bar.
Regards tony

Clan · Aug 16th, 2008, 20:45

You are supposed to load the caravan to get a nose weight of 75kg .... What does the caravan handbook say about nose weight and the 95 kg?

Apr 8th, 2008, 13:29	#1
TrailerBoy New Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2008 14:36 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Preston	Help with V70 Rear Suspension My 2001 2.4 V70 Estate can take a maximum tail weight of 75kg but my caravan has a nose weight of 90kg. I obviously need to upgrade my rear suspension. First of all is it possible? And has anyone any suggestions as to where to source the appropriate shock absorbers/springs to increase the volvos maximum tail weight? Any advice would be appreciated.

Apr 8th, 2008, 14:42	#2
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	I used Grayston spring Assistors on my V70 and use them on my S60 and found them very effective. Jim __________________

Apr 8th, 2008, 18:07	#3
Paddler Ed Volvo Driver Born 'n bred Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 09:59 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Armidale, NSW, Australia... home of rust free 240's!	Do you mean that your caravan's recommended nose weight is 90kg, or that you can't get it below 90kg? If the recommended nose weight is 90kg then I'm not sure on the next stage... sorry!! __________________ '00 V70 Classic, 2.4 (170) 225,000 miles, none since March 2010 but it still runs! <S>'94 854 SE (Australian Spec) 190,000km</S> Sold <S>'86 Toyota Landcruiser FJ73, 138,000km </S> Sold after 15,000km of memories '05 BMW 320d E46 Touring.GF's car

Aug 16th, 2008, 20:09	#6
tonyvolvo Junior Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2020 19:50 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ABERGAVENNY	Tonyvolvo Hi. If you have not already done it. I am in the process of doing it. The kit from volvo for the selfleveling costs £650 +. I have brought mine from a dismantler. You need shocks coil springs +antiroll bar. Regards tony

Aug 16th, 2008, 20:45	#7
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	You are supposed to load the caravan to get a nose weight of 75kg .... What does the caravan handbook say about nose weight and the 95 kg? __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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