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struts/shocks S70 1998

posted by  herbertcat on  Fri Jan 20 14:05 CST 2012
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'98 NA, with what I suspect is original suspension, 92k, creaky and groany...looking for somewhat than stiffer than stock, not to make a race car out of my ride...KYB AND bILSTEIN seem to be a bit stiff, based on the reviews I've read online, plenty of potholes and ruts in my part of the country, don't want to lose a filling drivin' around...suggestions anybody?? also, going to r'n'r strut mounts as well....heard XC70/XC 90 mounts are a direct fit upgrade??? thanks to all for opinions and advice...








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    struts/shocks S70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Fri Jan 20 16:22 CST 2012
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    The XC90 strut mounts. Bilstein HDs.

    When you take off the ABS sensor, there is a small plastic punch out piece that releases it from the strut.

    Klaus
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    struts/shocks S70 1998

    posted by  dick on  Fri Jan 20 14:37 CST 2012
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    Our '98 T5 now has 135K on it. I put Bilstein HD on 6 years ago plus IDP sway bars. It still handles perfectly today, but I desire a firm suspension and moma does not complain.

    dick








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      struts/shocks S70 1998

      posted by  herbertcat on  Sat Jan 21 13:46 CST 2012
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      thanks as always guys...does it matter what year XC90? also, thinking of swaybar upgrade...don't think I have a rear in my S70NA, can one be added w/o lots of butchery??








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        struts/shocks S70 1998

        posted by  dick on  Sat Jan 21 14:29 CST 2012
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        The sway bar, rear, I used is from IPD. It doesn't look anything the front, but works well. Our 850 wagon did not have one but we added it. Holes are already in place. May want to look at IPD site for instructions.

        dick








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        struts/shocks S70 1998

        posted by  KlausC on  Sat Jan 21 14:19 CST 2012
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        XC90 bushings are not year dependent. No, the rear has delta links and no suitable attachment point for the center part of a swaybar. HD shocks will make a huge difference.

        Klaus
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          struts/shocks S70 1998

          posted by  herbertcat on  Wed Jan 25 17:57 CST 2012
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          bought the ipd swaybar kit....so the rear is useless for an S70? no mention of that in the vehicle application description for the kit.....








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            struts/shocks S70 1998

            posted by  KlausC on  Wed Jan 25 23:01 CST 2012
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            With the weight and driving wheels on the front for 850/70 cars, I see little to no gain by installing a rear antisway bar. Of course, if you like to race, that is a different animal, it is fun lifting the inside rear wheel :)

            On my V70R, I did manage to lift the inside rear wheel a couple of times. Once, I managed to bind the axle CV joint and had to come to a complete stop to let it release - that was a little scarry. AWD is a different beast.

            Klaus
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          struts/shocks S70 1998

          posted by  herbertcat on  Tue Jan 24 16:36 CST 2012
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          so a rear sway bar WON'T install in an S70? just ordered kit from ipd, comes w/both a front and a rear bar...re-sell to an 850 owner? no mention on website that it would not work...gonna check those delta link bushings while I am at it...







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            Live and learn S70 1998

            posted by  KlausC on  Tue Jan 24 17:08 CST 2012
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            I just looked at IPD install PDF. Yes, it will mount on the rear.

            I was just thinking like older rear sway bars like the 240/740 cars. Totally different. I like the way that IPD solved the problem, but if you are not going to Autocross, I don't see much use for the rear bar.

            Klaus
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