Front Suspension

cstone · Nov 26th, 2018, 22:17

Hoping someone can help

I have a 15 plate XC70 that a while ago was lightly crashed into on the front drivers side. I thought it was just slight damage to the plastic so left it as it was.

I have recently had to change the tyres due to wear and the same area showed significantly more wear on the inside of the tyre (almost into the threads) than the other aspect. Also upon further inspection, the front drivers side rides lower (the distance from the wheel top to the arch is less).

Im wondering if anyone has suggestions past an alignment check. Is there a sensor or bracket that could be bent as i believe its air suspension so wondering if its reading it wrong. I don't know for sure, hence why im asking.

Thanks

1monkey600 · Nov 27th, 2018, 08:09

Broken spring? They are fairly common, with or without crash damage.

It won't be air suspension on a v/xc70. Some have got Nivomat or 4c (?) suspension but I believe that only means it has adjustable dampers. You also sometimes get self levelling suspension units but I believe they are only on the rear of the car.

XC70Virgin · Nov 27th, 2018, 20:45

Nivomat is only on the rear

Nov 26th, 2018, 22:17	#1
cstone New Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2023 01:38 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dunstable	Front Suspension Hoping someone can help I have a 15 plate XC70 that a while ago was lightly crashed into on the front drivers side. I thought it was just slight damage to the plastic so left it as it was. I have recently had to change the tyres due to wear and the same area showed significantly more wear on the inside of the tyre (almost into the threads) than the other aspect. Also upon further inspection, the front drivers side rides lower (the distance from the wheel top to the arch is less). Im wondering if anyone has suggestions past an alignment check. Is there a sensor or bracket that could be bent as i believe its air suspension so wondering if its reading it wrong. I don't know for sure, hence why im asking. Thanks

Nov 27th, 2018, 08:09	#2
1monkey600 Senior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2021 11:48 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Swansea	Broken spring? They are fairly common, with or without crash damage. It won't be air suspension on a v/xc70. Some have got Nivomat or 4c (?) suspension but I believe that only means it has adjustable dampers. You also sometimes get self levelling suspension units but I believe they are only on the rear of the car.

Nov 27th, 2018, 20:45	#3
XC70Virgin Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 22:32 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Newry	Nivomat is only on the rear

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