Post 584889 by 1112lewis on 2013-03-16 14:36:56
my 1998 v70R is in need of new front struts and strut top mounts, I have been offered a good set off an 850 t5 (standard), will these fit my R or will it change ride height ect?
my 1998 v70R is in need of new front struts and strut top mounts, I have been offered a good set off an 850 t5 (standard), will these fit my R or will it change ride height ect?
The suspension on my R is also stock.
I'm sure the R's lower, hence part of the R package! Not sure by how much, sure someone will confirm
I thought the same but need to make sure before handing the cash over, I can feel a wanted add coming on.
If you got the money get some unrated suspension, or try eBay ;)
[QUOTE=sartain87;584896]If you got the money get some unrated suspension, or try eBay ;)[/QUOTE] unrated suspension, is that when its not been tested....lol
LoL! just read it!
[QUOTE=1112lewis;584901]LoL! just read it![/QUOTE] there's quite a few suspension kits out there, but it would appear that the cheaper options can be a tad harsh on the ride side, ok if your local council provides super smooth road surfaces in your area......lol......its Shropshire so thats probably a no then
[QUOTE=moleadrian;584899]unrated suspension, is that when its not been tested....lol[/QUOTE] Uprated* stupid iPhone auto correct haha
the local council are paid to make pot holes round here, thats what it seems like anyway, I've noticed that if they can't create a pot hole they will put a speed mountain on it instead! Decided on ordering some new strut tops yesterday, should be here by wednesday, once they are fitted i can stop moaning about how noisy the 'clunk' is! Cheap doesnt seem to be an option for this one.
Cheap doesn't seem to be an option Volvo do!
850 t5 suspension is soft unlike the r's and ride higher, get what its supposed to have, palmer is breaking a v70r mate
Parts for volvo do a kit for under £300
http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_189_1092&products_id=7655
cheers guys!
[QUOTE=T5frankie;585295]850 t5 suspension is soft unlike the r's and ride higher, get what its supposed to have, palmer is breaking a v70r mate[/QUOTE] Had a look through the members list, is the name palmer or palmer777?
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;585300]http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_189_1092&products_id=7655[/QUOTE] This kit says 'R' is excluded, but surely it will fit??
[QUOTE=1112lewis;585318]This kit says 'R' is excluded, but surely it will fit??[/QUOTE] they probably mean awd r's as they are different
R is a good bit lower mate...
Hi mate, im Palmer :D Car is still sat on my drive with all the suspension on! Pm me ;)
[QUOTE=Palmer;585356]Hi mate, im Palmer :D Car is still sat on my drive with all the suspension on! Pm me ;)[/QUOTE] Pm'd you!
Mark! what have you done now???
chris ill just take the lambda as a finders fee :deal:
[QUOTE=kfc;585365]Mark! what have you done now???[/QUOTE] I got nasty knocking noises coming from my car (suspension mounts), figured if i replace the whole thing on both sides i'll get rid of the noise! got new anti roll bar links and track rod ends to fit at the same time. and recently found out my car had an advisory on a corroded spring! good ay!
[QUOTE=jotter22;585294]Cheap doesn't seem to be an option Volvo do![/QUOTE] All good fun!