Control arm lifespan

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Control arm lifespan

850 / S70 & V70 '96-'99 / C70 '97-'05 General Forum for the 850 and P80-platform 70-series models

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Jul 23rd, 2014, 19:16	#1
artiedtke Just one more thing... Last Online: Jul 10th, 2020 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Wales	Control arm lifespan So after approx 33,000 miles I've been advised today that my NSF control arm is shot once again. The part fitted was a Delphi branded part. Can anyone comment on the lifespan of aftermarket control arms, what is their expected life. Also I hear reports the the Volvo blue box OEM and Lemforder arms last much much longer, but at £170 per arm, nearly £100 more than a Delphi or Febi part i think I'll need some convincing before i fold ! I've come to the conclusion that this is a definite 850/V70 weak spot. I don't know if it's down to that cast iron lump I have anchored at the front of mine, whats the experience of you chaps with petrols ? Also are the supposedly stronger "4 bolt" versions more prone to wear that the classic "2 bolt" versions. Would be interesting to hear peoples thoughts. __________________ '98 V40 2.0T B4204T - died... '96 855 2.5 TDI D5252T - 255,000 miles "Diesel without turbo is like a woman without boobs... sure you can drive it, but there's always something missing."

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