Antherzoll's 05XC70 Build Thread

[Antherzoll]

Hey Guys,

Not much of an introduction, but this is my XC70. Purchased in December 2012 with only 61k mi, now at October 2019 it's just over 145k mi and still going strong. Just pretty much doing my own thing and having fun with it as I go along. I've recently updated this thread with links, trips, and repairs, but feel free to message me with any questions. I am more active on Swedespeed these days, but if you have any questions send me a PM.

Enjoy!

Suspension/Drivetrain:
- Bad Swede 2" lift systems
- Custom 19mm rear strut mount spacers
- Custom 16mm front/rear subframe spacers
- XC90 336mm front & 308mm rear brakes
- XC90 Lower Front End Conversion:
XC90 control arms
XC90 spindle/w hub & ball joints
XC90 2.5t front left/right axles
- XC90 17" Neptune Wheels.
- XC90 235/65R17 wheel well modification
- Toyo Open Country AT2
- H&R XC90 25mm wheel spacers (rear axle)
- XC90 V8 Gen3 (2008) Haldex DEM
- IPD XC70 Sway Bars
- IPD Subframe Inserts
- IPD Skid plate

Utility:
- Yakima Load Warrior w/double extension, 4x cross bars, custom flush mount, tire carrier, load stops, quick fists.
- Volvo 2" tow bar
- LED Conversion resistor banks
- H8 Battery Upgrade
- Auxiliary Third Row Seats

Trips/Adventures:

- May/June 2015 Crosscountry Road Trip 10,500km Yellowstone/Cascades/British Columbia
- August 2015 Haliburton Highlands
- May 2016 Catskills Camping
- May 2017 Bald Eagle State Forest/Volvos At Carlisle
- June 2017 Kawartha Highlands
- July 2017 Crosscountry Road Trip 8,800km Minnesota/Saskatchewan/Alberta/British Columbia/Lake Superior
- August 2017 Haliburton Highlands
- August 2017 Kawartha Highlands
- January 2018 Oompah Winter Cabin
- May 2018 Volvos at Carlisle
- June 2018 Rockwood Conservation Area
- June 2018 Halliburton Highlands
- July 2018 Pinery Provincial Park
- July 2018 Crotch Lake
- August 2018 East Coast Road Trip 4,400km Quebec/New Brunswick/Nova Scotia
- October 2018 Guelph Lake Reservoir
- October 2018 Guelph Lake Reservoir
- May 2019 Longpoint Provincial Park
- May 2019 Haliburton Highlands
- June 2019 Rockwood Conservation Area
- August 2019 Crosscountry Road Trip 9600km South Dakota/Wyoming/Montana/British Columbia/Alberta/Lake Superior/Lake Huron

Major Repairs:

01-28-2015 - Steering Rack/Bushings/Spring Seats/IPD Swaybar Install

12-13-2015 - Haldex pump replaced/fluid service
01-20-2016 - Valvebody replaced
04-24-2016 - Angle gear seals/collar sleeve
03-26-2017 - Exhaust manifold gasket/Turbo turbine housing replacement

08-15-2018 - Throttle body failure

01-26-2019 - Bent rear toe arm and wheel

Other Forum Threads:

@antherzoll Instagram

https://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?p=2285396

Overland Bound Thread

[I_am_perfect]

Installing yourself? If so take pictures and video if possible. It might get me to make a similar type purchase and have some fun!

[Antherzoll]

Installing yourself? If so take pictures and video if possible. It might get me to make a similar type purchase and have some fun!

I'm going to be doing it side-by-side with my local guy. It will still be a month or so before all the parts are accumulated (waiting on EST's exhaust sale), and installed. I'll try and take pictures and maybe a video, but no promises.

[CKAVolvo]

Your going to enjoy the upgrade. The difference above 60 is amazing, and good choice with the touring exhaust. Its a big pipe from the side but looks good from the back, also no drone.

Will be following this

[Antherzoll]

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[youropeen]

Nice work. The gauge pods look fantastic. Much better than sticking the gauge on the vent like all the kids are doing with their Rs.

[perkinscl]

Nice work. The gauge pods look fantastic. Much better than sticking the gauge on the vent like all the kids are doing with their Rs.

I second this! What's the gauge on the left, voltage? Looks like you've been very busy in the garage.

[Antherzoll]

I second this! What's the gauge on the left, voltage? Looks like you've been very busy in the garage.

Air/Fuel ratio. In one pic you can see it reading 14.7 @ idle. The other pic from the drivers view show E2 because it wasn't connect to the O2 yet.

[Antherzoll]

Haven't had much time to play around with my upgrades because of work and family life, until this past weekend, just fell like I should update. I took the XC for a drive up to Barrie (approx. 100km from Toronto) and was able to get a feel of what this vehicle can do. It feels like a completly different car, both low end and top end are greatly improved. I'll take some logs and get some numbers on a bit later when I get the catback on, but I just want to say this upgrade gets my .

[Vicious Meistersinger]

You better feel a difference after all that work! That takes dedication and a lift for sure.