Volvo XC70 2011 overland build

[SGForry]

Love to see an XC70 out here!
Nice build!
Before buying the Forester is also considered the XC70 to be the next car.
Sorry can´t help you with the recovery point issue.
Could you tell me where you got the TOLA rack?

Snow!! Did not see much of it this year....

 

[Äventyrsfarsan]

Love to see an XC70 out here!
Nice build!
Before buying the Forester is also considered the XC70 to be the next car.
Sorry can´t help you with the recovery point issue.
Could you tell me where you got the TOLA rack?

Snow!! Did not see much of it this year....

Thanks!

I got the rack from here, the only shop in Europe where I could find it: http://www.ironman4x4.ro/category.php?id_category=919

I like that it’s not as wide as the Pioneer Platform. For a wagon like the XC70 this rack fits really well.

 

[SGForry]

Thank you.
Had a look at the Homepage....
Which size is your TOLA? 160x107cm?
I expected a cheaper price for the chinese stuff...
Are you satisfied with the quality?

 

[Äventyrsfarsan]

Thank you.
Had a look at the Homepage....
Which size is your TOLA? 160x107cm?
I expected a cheaper price for the chinese stuff...
Are you satisfied with the quality?

I have the 160x107 version. So far I’m satisfied with the quality. All aluminium with a powder coated finish. I mounted it on the original cross bars which works well but I changed some of the mounting hardware to look a bit better. Original was large plastic nuts but I changed it for stainless nyloc nuts to be a bit more secure.

 

[SGForry]

Thank you for your point of view.
Will keep that in mind considering the roof rack for the Forry (but in 180x120)

 

[Dilldog]

Very cool, I have always liked the Volvo XC70.

 

[Äventyrsfarsan]

Making some plans for the roof rack.

 

[mcnabb4mvp05]

Nice build and beautiful shots. I'm doing a similar build on my 2008 3.2L. Just got Falken Wildpeaks in 245/65/R17 so the wheels are stuffed too. I think I need to do the Tema4x4 lift to prevent rubbing while off road and for a little more clearance.

Was the 30mm lift kit fairly easy to install? No issues?

 

[mcnabb4mvp05]

I like your roof rack, I've got a Yakima basket so that I can actually free load boxes and things into it. I'll be building a rear swingout for the spare tire soon

 

[Äventyrsfarsan]

Nice build and beautiful shots. I'm doing a similar build on my 2008 3.2L. Just got Falken Wildpeaks in 245/65/R17 so the wheels are stuffed too. I think I need to do the Tema4x4 lift to prevent rubbing while off road and for a little more clearance.

Was the 30mm lift kit fairly easy to install? No issues?

Nice to see another Volvo build here! What model Wildpeaks did you go with?

The lift was a super easy install. Just undo the old bolts, slip the spacers in and fasten with longer bolts. The included screws were not the best quality but other than that no issues. You may need adjustable camber arms in the rear. Front on mine were still fine after the lift. Remember to retighten to correct torque after a couple of weeks when the rubber spacers have set.

 

[Äventyrsfarsan]

I like your roof rack, I've got a Yakima basket so that I can actually free load boxes and things into it. I'll be building a rear swingout for the spare tire soon

Make sure to post updates on the tire carrier here. Iv’e been thinking about that too but will go with roof mounted spare for now.

 

[mcnabb4mvp05]

My rig, a work in progress still too






And Eric Samuelson's P2 with the rear swingout tire carrier for inspiration

 

[mcnabb4mvp05]

I went with the Wildpeak AT3W, 245/65/R17. I'm amazed you were able to stuff even bigger tires in there!

 

[Äventyrsfarsan]

I went with the Wildpeak AT3W, 245/65/R17. I'm amazed you were able to stuff even bigger tires in there!

They look really good! My tires are a bit wider but yours are taller, 255/60 vs 245/65 R17.

I find this tool useful for comparing tire sizes:

Tire Size Comparison

Tire size comparison the easy way. Use our tire size comparison calculator to compare diameter, width, sidewall, circumference and revolutions per mile.

tiresize.com

 

[mcnabb4mvp05]

Decided to throw out the emergency spare wheel and added a small compressor. Full size spare planned for the future, just not sure where to place it at the moment.

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Could you elaborate on your compressor system? I'm very interested. I was planning on putting a battery/jumpstarter/compressor all-in-one unit into the same spare tire space on mine but this is intriguing

 

[Äventyrsfarsan]

Could you elaborate on your compressor system? I'm very interested. I was planning on putting a battery/jumpstarter/compressor all-in-one unit into the same spare tire space on mine but this is intriguing

Sure. I salvaged a couple of scrap pressure tanks from work and added a cheap 12V compressor unit and pressure switch from a local low cost auto parts store. There’s a fuse panel on the left side that I connected the compressor to. Works perfectly but a larger tank capacity would be nice.

 

[Joey83]

I think you might have to get custom recoverypoints made for the XC70

 

[Äventyrsfarsan]

I think you might have to get custom recoverypoints made for the XC70

Yes! It is definitely on the to-do list. Just need to get the time and figure out how to get it strong enough.

 

[Patrick56]

Decided to throw out the emergency spare wheel and added a small compressor. Full size spare planned for the future, just not sure where to place it at the moment.

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How about the roof as you have a rack there?

 

[Äventyrsfarsan]

How about the roof as you have a rack there?

That’s the current plan. I just need some time to go wheel shopping. I have a few trips planned for the spring so definately need to get it done until then. I’ve just been way too busy at work and a new kid on the way so I’m not rushing it.