2010 V70 D5 rear ride height

thiscocks · Sep 28th, 2019, 20:32

Hi,

After seeing my rear nearside spring had broken at the top I have just replaced both the rears with KYB springs measuring the correct 180mm length (measured against old). I didn't replace the rubber spring seats but I couldn't see any cracks or anything in them.

Since lowering the car back down I noticed it seemed to sit a bit lower than before. Looking at the car over the last couple of days I am convinced it is noticeably lower at the rear than it was. I estimate about 10-15mm, maybe a touch more.

The springs went in fine, and I made sure to line them up at the top with the mount end stops. The car rides perfectly well since driving it on them.

Any ideas why it may be lower? I am at a loss!

Tim

green van man · Sep 29th, 2019, 08:22

Differing spring rate.

Have this a lot with landrover springs, same length but differing streignths. It's expressed as lb per inch.
Standard length standard standard rate, standard length uprated springs, extended length standard rate and extended length uprated rate springs are all available without starting on the quality of the spring and how accurately they are made and described .

Landrovers have a lot of aftermarket manufacturers making for them and the choise is vast. Volvos I suspect will be more in the generic sector where a spring will be suitable for a range of vehicles if one is buying aftermarket.

You are probably as close as you are going to get unless you buy genuine Volvo springs.

Paul.

thiscocks · Sep 29th, 2019, 17:27

ok cheers didnt think of that. Bit of a minefield then. Well its not on the bump stops so it will be ok

Sep 28th, 2019, 20:32	#1
thiscocks Junior Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2024 09:31 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Midlands	2010 V70 D5 rear ride height Hi, After seeing my rear nearside spring had broken at the top I have just replaced both the rears with KYB springs measuring the correct 180mm length (measured against old). I didn't replace the rubber spring seats but I couldn't see any cracks or anything in them. Since lowering the car back down I noticed it seemed to sit a bit lower than before. Looking at the car over the last couple of days I am convinced it is noticeably lower at the rear than it was. I estimate about 10-15mm, maybe a touch more. The springs went in fine, and I made sure to line them up at the top with the mount end stops. The car rides perfectly well since driving it on them. Any ideas why it may be lower? I am at a loss! Tim

Sep 29th, 2019, 08:22	#2
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	Differing spring rate. Have this a lot with landrover springs, same length but differing streignths. It's expressed as lb per inch. Standard length standard standard rate, standard length uprated springs, extended length standard rate and extended length uprated rate springs are all available without starting on the quality of the spring and how accurately they are made and described . Landrovers have a lot of aftermarket manufacturers making for them and the choise is vast. Volvos I suspect will be more in the generic sector where a spring will be suitable for a range of vehicles if one is buying aftermarket. You are probably as close as you are going to get unless you buy genuine Volvo springs. Paul.

Sep 29th, 2019, 17:27	#3
thiscocks Junior Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2024 09:31 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Midlands	ok cheers didnt think of that. Bit of a minefield then. Well its not on the bump stops so it will be ok

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