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    My 2005 Volvo Adventure Wagon Build

    Just noticed this thread. Subbed [emoji106] Enjoy the XC70!
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    Antherzoll's 2005 Volvo XC70 Vehicle/Trip Thread

    Snow Fun! The Toyo Open Country ATII feel very passable for winter driving. Was able to get a feel for them in a wintery mix ranging from freezing rain to fresh powder, snow covered back roads and unmaintained access road. They feel very confident and maintain predictable handling on road and...
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    Antherzoll's 2005 Volvo XC70 Vehicle/Trip Thread

    We have contact. The new tires are a real head-turner... [emoji1787]. rrrrrrRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrRRRRRRR. In a straight line they clear, but any turning past 3/4 to lock will rub like mad, so I got to work. With a bit of heat gun treatment, some trimming, and strategic placement of rivets was...
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    Antherzoll's 2005 Volvo XC70 Vehicle/Trip Thread

    Mounted! 235/65R17 Toyo Open Country ATII Just drove it back from the shop. The look and feel great. Getting a but more rubbing upfront due to the fresh treads, but should be a simple fix.
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    Antherzoll's 2005 Volvo XC70 Vehicle/Trip Thread

    The wheels are from an XC90 and need hub centric rings to fit the XC70 hub, otherwise the 17" wheel itself fits fine. Issues is fitting the 235/65R17 tire which is 29 x 9.3. More information in the link below, but the only real issue with fit is the lower front section of the rear wheel well...
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    Antherzoll's 2005 Volvo XC70 Vehicle/Trip Thread

    Got some new boots today. Toyo Open Country ATII 235/65R17 Going to wait a bit to install them. I couldn't pass up a deal for $190 off [emoji16]
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    Antherzoll's 2005 Volvo XC70 Vehicle/Trip Thread

    Here we are at 3 years and about 40k mi. Not quite at the wear bar, but close enough that I don't feel confident going into winter with these. Looking at set of Toyo Open Country AT2 in 235/65R17 104H While not a 3PSF tire, they get good reviews for winter driving, treadwear, and off road...
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    Antherzoll's 2005 Volvo XC70 Vehicle/Trip Thread

    Thanks. I only creep Reddit, not active. Do have Instagram Antherzoll.
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    Antherzoll's 2005 Volvo XC70 Vehicle/Trip Thread

    Yakima Loadwarrior: 2x Extension, 2x the fun. I've been running the Loadwarrior basket with 1x extension for a few years and it has served me well, but bigger is always better [emoji16]. The Volvo roof offers quite a bit of real estate to accommodate an additional extension to the Loadwarrior...
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    Antherzoll's 2005 Volvo XC70 Vehicle/Trip Thread

    Took care of this just today... finally, FINALLY! installed the front end XC90 bits that I've been hoarding. Just to recap. What we have here: - Modified XC90 L&R Control Arms - 2.5T XC90 L&R Axles - 2.5T XC90 L&R Spindles c/w Hubs and balljoints. What's been done and required to complete...
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    Antherzoll's 2005 Volvo XC70 Vehicle/Trip Thread

    Hiya everyone. Haven't checked in here in a while. It's been a busy winter between work and a new born, but man am I glad it's finally spring! Here's a little update: With the nice weather I finally got a chance to install the rear spacers I fabricated out of a 16mm thick aluminum sheet...
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    Antherzoll's 2005 Volvo XC70 Vehicle/Trip Thread

    Some light adventuring today exploring/fishing a low reservoir.
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    Antherzoll's 2005 Volvo XC70 Vehicle/Trip Thread

    Front and Rear subframe spacers Got hooked up from my brother, gave him all of the dimensions and he fabbed me up a set. Could be done with less material, and I had to increase the ID of 2 spacers because of the subframe locating pins. They are 5/8 16mm thick. I was only able to install them...