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sagging rear end V70-XC70 1998

posted by  someone claiming to be howler on  Thu Apr 19 16:26 CST 2007 [RELATED]

I hate to admit it, but my rear end is sagging a bit. The clearance between my rear wheel and the wheel well is almost an inch and half less than other xc ranging 98-2000. My mechanic can'y figure it out. I have a slight bit of lean to the right also. The handling is unaffected, more of a cosmetic issue so far. I get a little bit of maybe you'd say a knocking sound from time to time over bumps and potholes. Any ideas as to what this might be?








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    sagging rear end V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Fri Apr 20 07:33 CST 2007
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    I think it is a matter of age and lack of exercise :)

    If one side of the car is hanging lower than the other, you may have a bad spring, broken bushing, or spring seat. A bad shock will not cause that.

    Klaus
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    1975 164 w/174,800mi (Sold) 1995 850T w/91,000mi, 1998 V70R w/129,000mi








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      sagging rear end V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  someone claiming to be sheldonforu on  Fri Apr 20 07:40 CST 2007 [RELATED]

      What would be ball park cost for replacing springs if that turns out to be the problem. I have had that mention to me as a probable cause? Is this a normal wear for the year and mileage? Thanks.








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        sagging rear end V70-XC70 1998

        posted by  KlausC on  Fri Apr 20 11:04 CST 2007
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        Broken springs are NOT normal. Besides, your mechanic should have been able to spot that.
        Because springs do wear over time, and if a spring is indeed broken (which I doubt), then you should replace both rear springs to keep the ride level. Springs don't cost that much, unless you go to a dealer.
        I would still check the bump stops at the top of the springs. It sounds like a bushing to me.

        Klaus
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        1975 164 w/174,800mi (Sold) 1995 850T w/91,000mi, 1998 V70R w/129,000mi








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          sagging rear end V70-XC70 1998

          posted by  someone claiming to be BoonBoon on  Tue Apr 24 13:30 CST 2007 [RELATED]

          Where are the bushings? Bothr front and rear? And is this a normal wear item for this year and mileage? Thanks.








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            sagging rear end V70-XC70 1998

            posted by  KlausC on  Tue Apr 24 14:24 CST 2007
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            Take a look at this:

            http://volvospeed.com/Repair/SpringBumpStop.php

            and:

            http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?showtopic=32686

            This should get you started.

            Klaus
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            1975 164 w/174,800mi (Sold) 1995 850T w/91,000mi, 1998 V70R w/129,000mi







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