v70 to xc70 bumper and trim swap

SandyVol · Oct 29th, 2017, 19:23

Hi everyone,

I have a 2005 v70, I’m curious to know if the xc70 front and rear bumper along with the wheel trim arches will fit with little hassle involved? Like a direct swap?

Hope someone can help. If anyone wants to do a trim swap I’m interested!

Cheers

Simon Jones · Oct 30th, 2017, 13:04

Double post

Simon Jones · Oct 30th, 2017, 13:05

Do-able if you don't mind swapping the front wings as they are a different profile round the wheelarch where the trim attaches.

Take a look at the pictures on this listing:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-VOLV...UAAOSwB-1YntvL

SandyVol · Oct 30th, 2017, 13:54

double post as in it's already been asked? Can you direct me to it?

Interesting, so what happens to the trim on the rear wheel arch?

Simon Jones · Oct 30th, 2017, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandyVol

double post as in it's already been asked? Can you direct me to it?

Interesting, so what happens to the trim on the rear wheel arch?

No, double post as I went to edit it to add eBay link and it got duplicated

Rear trims are fixed in place with double sided tape and rivets. I had one replaced by a bodyshop as part of insurance claim and the new one never fitted as well as the factory-fitted original.

Bear in mind you'll also need the XC sill covers, mudflaps (if fitted) and if you have a towbar then there will be less clearance between it and the deeper XC rear bumper.

SandyVol · Oct 30th, 2017, 20:37

ahh i see

see what you mean about the trim, could be a slow process to get all the bits I need to do a full conversion.

I haven't got a towbar so atleast that sone less thing to worry about!

SandyVol · Nov 2nd, 2017, 22:11

Another question to the gurus:

I currently have lowering springs on the v70 as they were gifted. I want to return to stock, seen some XC70 springs at a reasonable price. Would they fit? Would the car be slightly lifted?!

Simon Jones · Nov 3rd, 2017, 19:55

I think you'd have to change the shocks too and you may have issues with driveshafts popping out the CV joints due to extra ride height. Sound like you'd just be better off buying an XC70

Oct 29th, 2017, 19:23	#1
SandyVol Member Last Online: May 1st, 2019 20:32 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: York	v70 to xc70 bumper and trim swap Hi everyone, I have a 2005 v70, I’m curious to know if the xc70 front and rear bumper along with the wheel trim arches will fit with little hassle involved? Like a direct swap? Hope someone can help. If anyone wants to do a trim swap I’m interested! Cheers

Oct 30th, 2017, 13:04	#2
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Double post __________________ 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

Oct 30th, 2017, 13:05	#3
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Do-able if you don't mind swapping the front wings as they are a different profile round the wheelarch where the trim attaches. Take a look at the pictures on this listing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-VOLV...UAAOSwB-1YntvL __________________ 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

Nov 3rd, 2017, 19:55	#8
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	I think you'd have to change the shocks too and you may have issues with driveshafts popping out the CV joints due to extra ride height. Sound like you'd just be better off buying an XC70 __________________ 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

Oct 30th, 2017, 13:54	#4
SandyVol Member Last Online: May 1st, 2019 20:32 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: York	double post as in it's already been asked? Can you direct me to it? Interesting, so what happens to the trim on the rear wheel arch?

Oct 30th, 2017, 20:37	#6
SandyVol Member Last Online: May 1st, 2019 20:32 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: York	ahh i see see what you mean about the trim, could be a slow process to get all the bits I need to do a full conversion. I haven't got a towbar so atleast that sone less thing to worry about!

Nov 2nd, 2017, 22:11	#7
SandyVol Member Last Online: May 1st, 2019 20:32 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: York	Another question to the gurus: I currently have lowering springs on the v70 as they were gifted. I want to return to stock, seen some XC70 springs at a reasonable price. Would they fit? Would the car be slightly lifted?!

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