S80 | A, 2WD | 2007-16 | Sport Spring. The manufacturer's application table lists approximate lowering of 1.4 front and 1.3 rear, with a suggested retail price of 389.00 per kit. The manufacturer's TÜV Rheinland component report identifies the springs as steel coil springs with a powder-coat finish for corrosion protection, and marks the front and rear units differently so they can be told apart at installation.
Compared with stock, this kit trades some ride height for a sportier stance. Owners on user forums who paired H&R springs with aftermarket dampers describe a good result, but one owner found the rear sitting too low with all the weight we carry around, so plan on a damper upgrade and a ride-height check. Buyers searching for H&R 29098-1 front and rear lowering, 07-16 Volvo S80 2WD sport springs, and S80 A-platform lowering kit install details will find the specifics here.
The manufacturer lists this kit for the 2WD configuration only. Owners on user forums have noted that H&R does not appear to offer springs for AWD S80 applications, so AWD owners will need to look at other brands.
Owners on user forums have reported that the rear can ride lower than they expected with heavy loads, so check ride height after installation and consider a rear spring or damper change if the stance is too low for your use.
The manufacturer's application table covers the 2007-2016 S80 A-platform in 2WD form without breaking out engines or trims. Submodel breakdowns found online differ, so confirm your exact engine and trim with the manufacturer before ordering.
Owners on user forums describe the rear as the easier end of the job: one noted that the factory tire jack, placed under the control arm, lets you lower the arm to relieve spring tension and line up the shock and spring. The front is more involved. Owners report removing the axle bolt and bottom ball joint, splitting the ball joint from the knuckle, and pulling the hub and strut assembly out as one piece. Another owner who lowered a different brand's front springs could not clear the strut from the knuckle and had a shop press it out with a fabricated tool. Spring compressors are a practical requirement, and a professional with a lift is a sensible fallback if the front strut will not clear.
