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  1. Sounds like wise advice. I haven’t messed with it...

    Sounds like wise advice. I haven’t messed with it today, it’s 108 degrees out. The roof was my original thought and it’d only be on rare trips, this car spends most of the time close to home under...
  2. 9491 Well it fits better than I thought it...

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    Well it fits better than I thought it would! I'll wiggle on it more tomorrow; the battery box seems to be holding me up a bit.
  3. Holy crap! I’m gonna try that.

    Holy crap! I’m gonna try that.
  4. Thanks Brett! I do enjoy having the full size...

    Thanks Brett! I do enjoy having the full size spare even though I haven’t needed it yet. I’m looking for a way to carry it on the roof for camping trips. I’ll probably go with a tray and a Y strap...
  5. We occasionally load up the dogs and camping gear...

    We occasionally load up the dogs and camping gear for a fairly rugged camping trip. So, just to have more space inside and security of a full size spare.
  6. Mount a full size spare tire on the roof of a 2002 V70 XC?

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    Does anyone have any experience or advice on carrying a full size spare on the roof without spending a lot? I have the standard roof rails and sliding cross bars (not in picture).
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    Job done!

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    Job done! The bottle jack made it very easy.
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    I got driver side done today and will tackle the...

    I got driver side done today and will tackle the passenger side tomorrow. I’ll take more pictures, including the bottle Jack trick. I’d love to do it like a youtuber but never done that.
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    I learned something very important today: when...

    I learned something very important today: when Brett or anyone takes their valuable time to send you detailed instructions, read them carefully before attempting that task! If I had studied your...
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    Success! Easy peasy with a little bottle Jack!

    Success! Easy peasy with a little bottle Jack!
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    Thanks Brett! I'm about to try your ratchet...

    Thanks Brett! I'm about to try your ratchet strap/bottle jack suggestion.
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    Problem installing new strut assemblies

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    I got the new strut assembly mostly in but how much pressure can I apply to the rear control arm to slip the bottom strut mount on? It seems to require more downward pressure than my...
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    Thanks very much for your reply! I've been...

    Thanks very much for your reply! I've been researching this a long time and was reluctant to tackle this job because of the expense and time and spring compressor danger. A recent post on here...
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    I love my 2002 V70 XC! I bought it with 130000...

    I love my 2002 V70 XC! I bought it with 130000 and now have 180000. It's nice having no car payment but you still have car payments. I've had to do the following: Replace passenger front CV axle,...
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    2002 V70 XC Rear Shocks

    Greetings! I'm attempting to replace the rear shocks and my shock mounts don't look anything like pictures and videos I've seen. I bought the car at 130K and have 180K on it now. Could someone...
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