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Question regarding replacing factory springs and shocks that has self leveling fcn V70-XC70 1998

posted by  someone claiming to be JT on  Sat Jul 6 15:40 CST 2002 [RELATED]

I drive a 98 v70 AWD and was beginning to think about changing springs and shocks when present ones go. I like to bring the car down a bit as well, 1-1.25 inches.

Questions:
1. Should I replace shocks with simply performance/adjustable or replace with self-leveling type? I don't do a lot of towing, got a bike rack attached to hitch, that's about extent of load.

2. Anyone have AGX shocks with H&R Springs Combo? Anyone heard of Progress Springs?







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    Question regarding replacing factory springs and shocks that has self leveling fcn V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  cleeland on  Mon Jul 8 04:40 CST 2002
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    I'd be really careful about changing the ride height of an AWD. Changing the ride height changes the driveline angles, which can increase NVH issues.

    The AWD machines sit a little higher than others due to the AWD. Certainly the V70RAWD might could use a little stiffening, but IMHO it needs it more to prevent body roll thru corners than straight stuff. I think the money might be better spent on swaybars.

    If you do ditch your Nivomats, please drop me a line. I'll save 'em from the trash heap.

    -cj







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