lookforjoe
True Classic
Finally got around to examining whether any of the Volvo sway bars I have around would fit the X. After numerous attempts to figure out a way to mount a bar in a similar fashion to the ones I've seen on here, I decided to try fitting one in the 'normal' Volvo fashion - I.E., behind the suspension instead of in front of it. The only detractor is loss of ground clearance, but I don't see it really being of any concern.
This bar is from a '92 960, 23mm. All 700/900 Volvos from 86-93 use the same design bar, just varying thicknesses.
I wired it to the water pipes to see if the spacing would work...
ends sit above the control arm, so using end links from the rear sway bar of a Volvo V70 XC...
...with a Volvo V70 XC front control arm bolt shaved flat to fit under the plate on the X's control arm..
mounting bushings & housing sit in the same place on the bar as they would on a Volvo install..
..drilled through the double wall frame section, which has a convenient access cover...
It was dark when I finished up, and I haven't had the opportunity to test drive it yet.
..but I'm happy with the fit, and it clears everything quite well, no possible steering interference, which was my first concern.
EDIT 2020: Revised with angle-iron based brackets to allow the use of right-angle balljoint end links (rear, Volvo P1, Mazda3, Ford Focus)
adapters for the oversize loops
This bar is from a '92 960, 23mm. All 700/900 Volvos from 86-93 use the same design bar, just varying thicknesses.
I wired it to the water pipes to see if the spacing would work...
ends sit above the control arm, so using end links from the rear sway bar of a Volvo V70 XC...
...with a Volvo V70 XC front control arm bolt shaved flat to fit under the plate on the X's control arm..
mounting bushings & housing sit in the same place on the bar as they would on a Volvo install..
..drilled through the double wall frame section, which has a convenient access cover...
It was dark when I finished up, and I haven't had the opportunity to test drive it yet.
..but I'm happy with the fit, and it clears everything quite well, no possible steering interference, which was my first concern.
EDIT 2020: Revised with angle-iron based brackets to allow the use of right-angle balljoint end links (rear, Volvo P1, Mazda3, Ford Focus)
adapters for the oversize loops
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