Koni Sports + IPD Springs
Koni Sports + IPD SpringsIG-88A wrote I just purchased a new set of Koni Sport adjustable shocks and struts and picked up a set of IPD springs for my 850 turbo. I’m planning on installing these...
View ArticleSpeed Restoring a 1998 XC70 in One Week
Speed Restoring a 1998 XC70 in One WeekMVS Contributor and #1 Volvo ABS module rebuilder Matty Moo plans to restore this XC70 in one week. Man vs. Car. The bad: steering suspension misfiring no speedo...
View ArticleDropping The Subframe – 2000 Volvo V70 R
Dropping The Subframe – 2000 Volvo V70 RMVS Forums’ very own contributor scot850 (Neil) details his battle dropping the subframe on his 2000 Volvo V70 R. After over 2 hours, all I managed to achieve...
View ArticleLift Your XC70 or V70
Lift Your XC70 or V70 MVS Volvo Forums member 4gifted asks a fairly common question: how to lift a Volvo XC70 or V70? “Hi, I want to lift my V70 2002 d5. I am thinking about putting front springs from...
View ArticleKoni Sport Peeling Paint
Koni Sport Peeling Paint MVS Forums member RussB reports peeling paint on his Koni Sport struts after just over a year of use. Hmm. “The KONI Sport yellow dampers are produced in Oud Beijerland, NL....
View Article2001 V70 Outer Tie Rod Replacement
2001 V70 Outer Tie Rod Replacement E170_Driver documented the job of replacing his 2001 V70's outer tie rods to eliminate what he describes as annoying front wheel shimmy. Matthews Volvo Site - Volvo...
View ArticleStrut & Subframe Braces
Strut & Subframe Braces [This is already in the Volvo Repair Database (Volvo mods and upgrades are included in the VRD), but this Volvo forum topic has gotten new attention, so I’m reposting it.] I...
View ArticleEnergy Suspension Anti-Sway Bar Bushings
Energy Suspension Anti-Sway Bar Bushings Sway bar bushings groaning and creaking? Here’s an elegant solution: Energy Suspension Anti-Sway Bar Bushings. Neil (scot850) dives into the (very small) world...
View ArticleAxle Death Click Click Click
Axle Death Click Click Click Are you hearing a click sound from your front wheels? That's the CV joints dying. They exist on front-wheel drive and AWD vehicles so that you can turn your front wheels....
View ArticleFixing Up 99 S70 T5
Fixing Up 99 S70 T5 MVS member Auburn T5 goes bananas on fixing up a 1998 Volvo S70 T5. Stage 0, new transmission, new struts, shocks and springs, you name it. Documented with photos too. Did a lot of...
View ArticleThe Birth, Life & Death of an XC90 T6
The Birth, Life & Death of an XC90 T6 Ok, that title was a little dramatic, but that’s the idea. MVS member XVTer bought a 2004 XC90 T6 a few years ago for his wife. In between the buying date and...
View ArticleControl Arm Bushings – Buy Whole New Control Arms?
Control Arm Bushings – Buy Whole New Control Arms? MVS Moderator Made In Japan wonders out loud if it’s better to buy control arm bushings and use a press to press them into the existing control arms,...
View ArticleStrut Job – Brands, Tools & Techniques
Strut Job – Brands, Tools & Techniques MVS Contributor j-dawg shares his thoughts on products, tools and techniques for working on his Volvo’s suspension: I swapped my struts at all corners out...
View ArticleDoes Your XC90 Have Nivomat Rear Shocks? How to Tell
Does Your XC90 Have Nivomat Rear Shocks? How to Tell MVS Volvo Forum member 2003XC90 has a question about his — you guessed it — 2003 XC90. Specifically, he needs to replace the rear shocks. The...
View ArticleShould You Replace Shocks with Nivomat?
Should You Replace Shocks with Nivomat? Everything you ever wanted to know about Nivos – In general, any way… http://www.zf.com/corporate/en_de/produ … omat.shtml Advantages Safe handling thanks to...
View ArticleStage 0 and So Much More… Fix List for a V70
Stage 0 and So Much More… Fix List for a V70 MVS Contributor Sledddriver goes on an multi-month blistering repair & fix odyssey, taking his 1998 V70 T5 from the edge of roadworthiness to 100%...
View ArticleMeyle Outer Tie Rod After Approx. 12 Months
Meyle Outer Tie Rod After Approx. 12 Months Meyle Outer Tie Rod Followup MVS Contributor theWIFES_S70 (Marco) follows up after about 12 months on the status of a Meyle outer tie rod. When folks tell...
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Strut Replacement: A How To
So, you want to change your struts but don’t want to pay expensive labor? For strut replacement, you’ve come to the right place! Why throw away your hard earned money when you can do it yourself! This...
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Broken / Worn Spring Seats – Photos & Description
Volvo owners often complain about knocks, squeaks, rattles and clunks. Common failures that can create these noises are worn spring seats or worn out upper rear shock mounts. Volvo front wheel drive...
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Fixing Volvo Wheel Noise
Tired of hearing wheel noise on your Volvo? Are you hearing a loud clicking or chattering wheel noise coming from the wheel area of your Volvo? This can be maddening, as it often comes and goes. When...
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