Suspension: 70: - Anti roll bar refresh

mud · Sep 19th, 2009, 17:01

Hi everyone, whilst under my V70 doing yet another job I noticed the anti roll bar bushes look past their best. I know that the bushes are bonded to the ARB, but I was wondering if anyone has actually cut the old bushes off and replaces them with poly bushes? Surely the bushes are the only thing that wears out, so replacing the whole bar seems a massive waste of money? The set up looks the same as most cars I have looked at, so if I get the correct diameter bushes can is there anything else to stop me fitting them, or am i barking up completely the wrong tree?

Cheers Mud

Clan · Sep 19th, 2009, 19:32

The 850 originaly had replacable bushes but after a while they began to knock so volvo brought out the modified arrangment which you have which cured it . if they are not parting they should be ok for a lot longer .. If you put in hard plastic bushes i guess they will start to knock when they get the very slightest play in them ...

mud · Sep 19th, 2009, 22:27

So will an 850 roll bar fit a V70? I much prefer the idea of changing the bushes every now and again and spending a few quid, rather than hundreds on the alternative.

Cheers Mud

Clan · Sep 19th, 2009, 22:55

It should do , certainly worth looking into , the V70 is just a facelifted 850 , as is a C70 convertible which went on to 2005 so many spares for the 850 platform cars should be around a long time

Sep 19th, 2009, 17:01	#1
mud Junior Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2021 15:17 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Reading	Anti roll bar refresh Hi everyone, whilst under my V70 doing yet another job I noticed the anti roll bar bushes look past their best. I know that the bushes are bonded to the ARB, but I was wondering if anyone has actually cut the old bushes off and replaces them with poly bushes? Surely the bushes are the only thing that wears out, so replacing the whole bar seems a massive waste of money? The set up looks the same as most cars I have looked at, so if I get the correct diameter bushes can is there anything else to stop me fitting them, or am i barking up completely the wrong tree? Cheers Mud

Sep 19th, 2009, 19:32	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:41 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	The 850 originaly had replacable bushes but after a while they began to knock so volvo brought out the modified arrangment which you have which cured it . if they are not parting they should be ok for a lot longer .. If you put in hard plastic bushes i guess they will start to knock when they get the very slightest play in them ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 19th, 2009, 22:55	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:41 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	It should do , certainly worth looking into , the V70 is just a facelifted 850 , as is a C70 convertible which went on to 2005 so many spares for the 850 platform cars should be around a long time __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 19th, 2009, 22:27	#3
mud Junior Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2021 15:17 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Reading	So will an 850 roll bar fit a V70? I much prefer the idea of changing the bushes every now and again and spending a few quid, rather than hundreds on the alternative. Cheers Mud

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