Rear springs

Frank B · Jun 17th, 2016, 09:27

When I bought my V70 D5 (gen 3) in 2009 I was towing a failrly nose heavy caravan which made the back of the car sit too low. I bought a new pair of MAD springs (boxed as Ford Galaxy) which solved the problem but gave a very hard solo ride.

I have recently changed caravans and this one has a loaded nose weight of
70 -80 kg and I'm thinking of having the original springs re fitted.

Question, for those of you towing with original Volvo springs does the car sit level ? what nose weight do you tow with ?

Thanks

forster · Jun 17th, 2016, 15:55

I have the standard rear springs on my 2000 V70, and found they needed 'beefing up' - the car sat noticeably lower with the caravan on. I fitted Grayston spring assistors (Donuts) The car now sits level, noseweight is around 75kg. Barely drops when hitched up. Have not noticed the ride to be too firm. Used them for around 8 years now. Easy to fit, using plenty of washing up liquid.

colinbos · Jun 30th, 2016, 22:05

How would spring assistors work with Nivomat suspension ? Is there a need for them ?

classicswede · Jul 1st, 2016, 09:22

The springs do so little I cant see them helping much. What model is it on?

60041 · Sep 10th, 2016, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by colinbos

How would spring assistors work with Nivomat suspension ? Is there a need for them ?

No need for any assisters with Nivomats as they automatically compensate for any increased load.
My last 2 cars have had them and they can cope with anything.

pacman67 · Sep 11th, 2016, 08:26

Reviving the original question, which answered a question for me about the mad suspension springs. The answer to the original question, my p3 v70 also sags when towing with 75kg nose weight. I tried the greys ton rings and this sorted things out, but again makes the solo ride hard and also raises the empty ride height slightly. It seems from other posts that the original rear suspension on p3 is not as beefy as earlier versions.

daithevet · Sep 17th, 2016, 09:02

What is the advantage of spring assisters apart from the making the rear look level?
I ask because I always carry some weight in the boot which makes the back sag. I've been tempted to be the odd one out and retro fit nivomats, but that's a bit extreme just to have the car look level.

Frank B · Oct 4th, 2016, 21:17

Changed the springs back to the Volvo original. Have towed with noseweights between 75kg and 90kg and now have a much better ride. No sagging either.

Thanks for input

Jun 17th, 2016, 09:27	#1
Frank B Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2023 09:06 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Warrington	Rear springs When I bought my V70 D5 (gen 3) in 2009 I was towing a failrly nose heavy caravan which made the back of the car sit too low. I bought a new pair of MAD springs (boxed as Ford Galaxy) which solved the problem but gave a very hard solo ride. I have recently changed caravans and this one has a loaded nose weight of 70 -80 kg and I'm thinking of having the original springs re fitted. Question, for those of you towing with original Volvo springs does the car sit level ? what nose weight do you tow with ? Thanks

Jun 17th, 2016, 15:55	#2
forster Junior Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2016 17:19 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northumberland	V70 Rear springs I have the standard rear springs on my 2000 V70, and found they needed 'beefing up' - the car sat noticeably lower with the caravan on. I fitted Grayston spring assistors (Donuts) The car now sits level, noseweight is around 75kg. Barely drops when hitched up. Have not noticed the ride to be too firm. Used them for around 8 years now. Easy to fit, using plenty of washing up liquid.

Jul 1st, 2016, 09:22	#4
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:27 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	The springs do so little I cant see them helping much. What model is it on? __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Sep 11th, 2016, 08:26	#6
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	Reviving the original question, which answered a question for me about the mad suspension springs. The answer to the original question, my p3 v70 also sags when towing with 75kg nose weight. I tried the greys ton rings and this sorted things out, but again makes the solo ride hard and also raises the empty ride height slightly. It seems from other posts that the original rear suspension on p3 is not as beefy as earlier versions. __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

Oct 4th, 2016, 21:17	#8
Frank B Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2023 09:06 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Warrington	Original poster back Changed the springs back to the Volvo original. Have towed with noseweights between 75kg and 90kg and now have a much better ride. No sagging either. Thanks for input

Jun 30th, 2016, 22:05	#3
colinbos 2008 XC90 D5 SE Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 20:27 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Formby	How would spring assistors work with Nivomat suspension ? Is there a need for them ?

Sep 17th, 2016, 09:02	#7
daithevet Junior Member Last Online: May 15th, 2024 19:18 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Swansea	What is the advantage of spring assisters apart from the making the rear look level? I ask because I always carry some weight in the boot which makes the back sag. I've been tempted to be the odd one out and retro fit nivomats, but that's a bit extreme just to have the car look level.

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