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Volvo S60, V60, V70, S80 and 850 Coilovers

This page covers Volvo S60, V60, V70, S80 and 850 coilovers, plus the S70 and V90. All seven are one line of front-drive and AWD Volvos, starting in 1991. On the 2007 to 2018 cars, BC has separate kits for cars with and without self-leveling suspension. On the older ones, it comes down to front or all-wheel drive. Each section lists its BC Racing kit first.

Not sure about self-leveling? Call 1-800-460-9106.

Blue Volvo 850 wagon lowered on coilovers on a misty forest road on an autumn morning

Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.

Three things to check on your Volvo

We carry thirty-four kits for these cars. These three details narrow it down.

Self-leveling

BC's newer kits come in versions for cars with and without factory self-leveling. Bilstein and KW kits fit cars without it.

FWD or AWD

On most older cars, BC and KW have separate FWD and AWD kits. Match the kit name to your car.

Sedan, wagon or Cross Country

Some kits are wagon or sedan only, and several do not fit the Cross Country or the V70 XC.

Volvo coilover suspension by BC Racing

Fifteen BC kits across the range

BC Racing makes its Volvo 850, S70, V70, S80, S60, V60 and V90 kits in three series: BR, DS and RM. Every BC kit here comes in BR. RM comes only on the older kits, up to the first S60. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

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BC's BR, DS and RM series on these Volvos

The older cars get RM; the newer ones get BR and DS.

A single 30-click adjuster sets compression and rebound together, and every BC kit here has it.

It has BR's adjuster plus a digressive piston for firmer control. The early-2000s FWD V70 and S60 kits do not come with it.

RM is BC's upside-down single-tube shock, made for MacPherson strut cars. It comes on the older kits only.

Many BC kit names here say "Swift Front Only" (the optional Swift spring upgrade is offered for the front only) or "Swift Springs Not Available." Ask us before you plan springs through the Custom Build for BC Coilovers page.

KW, Bilstein and Ksport for the big Volvos

Each of these three brands splits its kits a little differently. Call 1-800-460-9106 for help choosing.

KW makes ten kits across the range. Most come in separate 2WD and 4x4 versions, and the names use KW's own Volvo model codes.

Bilstein

Bilstein makes six B12 Pro-Kits for the S60, V60 and V70. Five are for cars without self-leveling.

Ksport

Ksport has one kit for the 850 and its Turbo, plus later S60 and V60 kits that do not fit the Cross Country.

Kits for an 850 project, V70 wagon or newer S60

850 project

We carry three sets of Volvo 850 coilovers, and KW's also fits the wagon.

Kits to look at: BC 850 FWD in BR, DS or RM, KW 850 including wagon, Ksport 850/850 Turbo

Early-2000s V70 wagon

Pick FWD or AWD first.

Kits to look at: BC V70 AWD (not the XC) or V70 FWD, KW V70 2WD or 4x4, Bilstein V70 AWD without self-leveling

A 2010s S60

Check self-leveling before anything else. None of our Volvo S60 coilovers fit the 2019 and later car.

Kits to look at: the BC S60/V60 kit for your setup, KW S60, Bilstein S60 (2012 on, no self-leveling), Ksport S60 (2014 on, not Cross Country)

Every Volvo coilover kit we carry, newest first

There are five sections. We shortened the kit names from our product names.

Notes in BC kit names: "Swift Front Only" means the optional Swift spring upgrade is offered for the front springs only on that kit. "Extreme by Default" means the kit ships as BC's Extreme Low version as standard, built shorter for a lower drop.

V60 and V90, 2017 on

Codes: P (in KW V90 kit names)

Good to know: BC's V60 and V90 kits say "No Rear Springs - Swift Front Only," and the V90 kit does not fit the Cross Country. KW's V90 AWD kit is for cars "without electronic or self leveling suspension."

S60 and V60 of the 2010s

Codes: Not in the kit names

BC Racing coilover kit for the 2011 to 2018 Volvo S60 and V60 — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2011 to 2018 Volvo S60 and V60. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: BC sells two S60/V60 kits: one for cars with factory self-leveling, one for cars without ("Extreme by Default"). Both say "Swift Springs Not Available." Bilstein and Ksport have separate S60 and V60 kits; Ksport's do not fit the Cross Country.

S80 and V70 with or without self-leveling

Codes: Not in the kit names

BC Racing coilover kit for the 2007 to 2016 Volvo S80 — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2007 to 2016 Volvo S80. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: BC has four kits, two per car: one for factory self-leveling and one without. The kits without it are "Extreme by Default." All four say "Swift Springs Not Available."

The turn-of-the-century cars

Codes: KW kit names: H/R, S/J, T

BC Racing coilover kit for the 2000 to 2007 Volvo V70 — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2000 to 2007 Volvo V70. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: BC has separate FWD and AWD kits; its V70 AWD kit does not fit the V70 XC. The FWD BC kits come in BR and RM only. KW has separate 2WD and 4x4 kits. Bilstein's AWD kits are for cars without self-leveling.

The 850 era

Codes: KW kit names: L, LW, LS

BC Racing coilover kit for the 1992 to 1997 Volvo 850 — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 1992 to 1997 Volvo 850. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: BC sells an 850 FWD kit and S70/V70 FWD and AWD kits, all in BR, DS and RM. KW has kits for the 850 including wagon, the S70/V70 2WD, and a "V70 (L) T5 AWD R" kit.

All five Volvo groups side by side

Group	Years	What decides the kit	BC Racing series
2017 on	2017 to 2022	Cross Country (BC V90); electronic suspension (KW)	BR, DS
S60 and V60, 2010s	2011 to 2018	Self-leveling (BC, Bilstein); sedan or wagon (Bilstein, Ksport)	BR, DS
S80 and V70, 2007 on	2007 to 2016	Self-leveling (BC)	BR, DS
S60, V70 and S80 to 2009	1999 to 2009	FWD or AWD (BC, KW, Bilstein)	BR, DS, RM
850, S70 and V70	1992 to 2000	FWD or AWD (BC, KW)	BR, DS, RM

Before you buy: what Volvo S60, V70 and 850 owners run into

Here is what Volvo S60, V70 and 850 owners run into most, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what it means for your coilovers.

Worn front lower control arm bushings

P2 S60 and V70, 2001 to 2009

The lower control arms are one of the most common failure points on P2 Volvos, with loose steering, uneven tire wear and poor tracking as signs. Owners on Matthews Volvo Site and RepairPal report the same wear on high-mileage V70s. Tired bushings let the wheel move under load, so the alignment will not hold.

Before you install: Check bushings and ball joints before the install. One owner suggests whole arms over pressed bushings. AWD cars may use a different arm, so check part numbers.

Front spring seat and strut mount noise

850, 1993 to 1997, and first generation S80, 1999 to 2006

Owners on Volvo forums trace front squeaks and clunks to a failed upper spring seat, where the metal sleeve separates from the rubber. One tip: if the top strut nut turns with no resistance, the seat is gone. Many kits include top mounts, but a worn seat or end link left in keeps the noise.

Before you install: When the struts come out, inspect the upper spring seats, strut mounts and sway bar end links, and replace any that are cracked or loose.

Nivomat self-leveling rear shocks

V70 wagons 2001 to 2007, and later V70 with self-leveling

Matthews Volvo Site notes self-leveling Nivomat rear shocks on Volvo wagons in the 2001 to 2007 family. A parts seller lists a conversion kit for the later V70 that swaps the Nivomats for standard shocks, springs and mounts. Nivomat cars use different mounts from standard cars, so kits are split by factory self-leveling.

Before you install: Look for the long accordion boot on the rear shock, or check the VIN, then order the matching self-leveling or non self-leveling kit.

Four-C adaptive dampers on the R models

S60 R and V70 R, 2004 to 2007

Matthews Volvo Site says Four-C adaptive dampers were standard on the S60 R and V70 R. Owners who fit coilovers report cut damper wires and module fault codes, and a Grassroots Motorsports thread warns disabling it takes more than unplugging. Coilovers replace the Four-C struts, so the module will log faults unless it is handled.

Before you install: Research how to disable or code out Four-C on your car instead of cutting the damper wires.

850 history

The 850 and its sideways-mounted engine

Volvo writes that its new car "launched on June 11, 1991: the Volvo 850 GLT."

1991

LayoutThe engine "drove the front wheels via an unusually compact gearbox fitted alongside the engine."
Firsts

Four world firsts"The car with four world-firsts - one at the front, one at the rear and two in the middle."
Wagon

Estate"An estate car version of the GLT and GLE hit the showrooms."
T-5R

Yellow livery"The 850 T-5R in eye-catching yellow livery."

The S70, V70, S80, S60, V60 and V90 that followed all have kits on this page.

Questions on self-leveling, the R and crossovers

Does my Volvo have self-leveling suspension?

It matters on the 2007 to 2018 BC kits, which come in versions with and without it. Bilstein kits are for cars without it. Call us with your VIN and we will help check.

What does "Extreme by Default" mean on the BC kits?

It is the wording on BC's kits for cars without factory self-leveling. Ask us about ride height before you order one.

Which BC series can I order for these Volvos?

All of them come in BR, and most in DS. RM comes only on the older kits. The early-2000s FWD V70 and S60 kits come in BR and RM only.

Are there Volvo V70 coilovers for the R model?

KW has one kit named "V70 (L) T5 AWD R" for 1997 to 2000. Later kit names do not mention the R model; the (R) in some KW S60 kit names is a KW code. Call us.

Are XC40 and XC60 kits on this page?

No. The crossovers will get their own page. One Bilstein V60 kit here says it also fits the 2016 XC60.

What warranty comes with a BC Volvo kit?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. KW, Bilstein and Ksport have their own.

Other European wagons and guides

Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your 850. Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a 850 you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your 850. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the 850 is lower. Volkswagen Passat and CCAnother sedan and wagon line. Audi A4 and S4Sedan and Avant. Adjustable vs. non-adjustable coiloversHow much adjustment makes sense. How to install coiloversFitting your new coilover suspension. BC Racing for VolvoBC's Volvo kits.

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