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#1 Batalia

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Posted 02 July 2009 - 02:31 AM

Moved to Texas from Florida a year ago and I've noticed the 850 is to low and the suspension is to stiff. I can't afford to buy a xc70 like my wife so I need to change the suspension on the 850. Has anyone ever lifted a 850 wagon and if so how? Thanks

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Posted 02 July 2009 - 02:42 AM

Batalia, on 02 July 2009 - 03:31 AM, said:

is it stock or lowered. and are the stuts/shox stock or aftermarket?

lift kit...no. wouldn't work

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Posted 02 July 2009 - 03:12 AM

too low for what? lol

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Posted 02 July 2009 - 12:18 PM

RZT5, on 01 July 2009 - 11:12 PM, said:

too low for what? lol

Too low for the rest of the SUVs and pickup trucks in the area, he can't see past them? :lol:

As far as raising the car, that might be difficult. The stock springs are about as tall as they come, since almost everyone wants to go lower/stiffer. The XC springs aren't an option in the rear, since the AWD rear suspension is significantly different..

I remember IPd selling overload springs, but that would just make it ride stiffer and not raise it from stock much.. and I don't see them for the 850 anyways, only the older rwd cars.

So.. coilovers? :lol:

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Posted 02 July 2009 - 01:29 PM

I have TME overloads on my 855. raised the rear ~1". I'm looking at Eibachs now. Not sure what can be done to the front.

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Posted 02 July 2009 - 08:22 PM

go with stock 850 springs and Bilstein HD's....those are known to raise cars a tad....but they are stiffer than stock.

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Posted 02 July 2009 - 08:58 PM

Wouldn't XC70 front springs work? According to IPD the front struts are the same for the XC and regular V70, which would mean an XC front spring would fit an 850. Also, I don't see rear overload springs on their site anymore. Slightly taller tires would also help raise the car a bit and give you a softer ride. Lastly, I think the suspension on these cars is pretty terrible for a "luxury" car and it will always feel stiff/harsh compared to BMW, MB, etc.

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Posted 02 July 2009 - 09:10 PM

AaronD81, on 02 July 2009 - 04:58 PM, said:

Lastly, I think the suspension on these cars is pretty terrible for a "luxury" car and it will always feel stiff/harsh compared to BMW, MB, etc.

That's why the P2 was created. :lol:

Only if it was as reliable.

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96850_R, on 16 August 2009 - 07:23 PM, said:

its some sort of home boy ghetto mesh shit

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Posted 02 July 2009 - 10:41 PM

Young Burnsy, on 02 July 2009 - 01:10 PM, said:

That's why the P2 was created. :lol:

Only if it was as reliable.

step 1-buy s60 T5
step 2-strip car and replace engine harness with 850 harness install 850 engine+MT, with turbo tuner
step 3-get other shit to work. ac, airbags etc.

thats about all you have to do hahahaha

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Posted 03 July 2009 - 07:00 PM

^R bumper and pegs :rolleyes:

i thought were mandatory to be cool.

car? mods? what!?!
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Posted 14 July 2009 - 06:20 AM

lol so im not the only one who wants to make my old 93 850 into a monster truck ? =0

I figured i could go mudding & stumping in it :lol:

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Posted 14 July 2009 - 11:33 AM

so basically just find a ford ranger frame or bigger if you want. Than somehow switch the body, engine and all compnents into it and it sould be raised pretty good.

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Posted 14 July 2009 - 12:09 PM

You should check out a Subaru board and see what those guys are doing to lift theirs. I've seen a few of them running around that had a decent amount of lift on them.

But, I'm not sure exactly how you could make it work on a Volvo using off the shelf parts. Anything is possible with a full fab shop though

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Posted 14 July 2009 - 09:01 PM

randomdude, on 03 July 2009 - 12:00 PM, said:

^R bumper and ~~pegs~~comets :rolleyes:

i thought were mandatory to be cool.

yes

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