Replacing rear tie bar/rod

[mcouchard]

This was noted as an advisory on the MOT almost a year ago I have a week off and planning on getting them sorted.

However I think they have another name as I can't find it noted on the forum I believe it is these: http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vo...3434c9f&000320

Is it quite straight forward or are they usually corroded on?

Also is there a particular brand to go for with an upgraded poly bush or is it not worth it?

just got a quote from Volvo for the parts and depending on which I need it's either £85/101+ vat each. Has anyone just replaced the bushes on these instead?

Thanks

[gatos]

They are very to replace. Not sure, but I think these will fit: SPF2110K: http://www.camskill.co.uk/m8b0s2285p...r_EVO_2_3_CE9A according to this post: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?p=434944

[gatos]

Have a look here too: http://www.kgtrimning.com/superV40.htm

[mcouchard]

Originally Posted by gatos

Have a look here too: http://www.kgtrimning.com/superV40.htm

Thanks the 3frd diagram was one I also found online but they look different in this to the ones currently fitted see photos attached.

It appears there is two designs one with a thicker middle section. Is this dependent on year or make? Edit(Parts for Volvo cleared this up looks like its dependent on year)

[magnuz]

The arms are usually quite easy to get off, but can be a bit more difficult to fit the new ones back on, due to the extra stiffness of the new rubber. be prepared to use some leverage, & you may also need to move the rear suspension arm up & down with a jack to find the best position to refit them.
I got mine from unipart,(in store, not website) they have been on a few years now & seem to be ok. They are probably about the same price as ECP ?

[pierremcalpine]

I'm in the process of replacing one of mine. Just a word of caution that if you over-tighten the two screws that attach to the trailing arm you will encounter problems (which is where I'm at - apparently an overzealous mech over-cranked it). The threading wore out on the nut which is attached to the inside of the trailing arm so I was forced to cut a hole on the other side of the trailing arm to fasten a new nut on top of the old one...I'll attach a pic later today - it's not elegant but I don't think I've compromised the trailing arm strength to any dangerous degree...at least I hope not.

I've been staring at the offset bolt wondering how the heck I'm going to access it in a manner that allows me to exert enough strength to loosen. The only impact gun I have is an electric version which is too bulky to fit in small space..Tips?

[pierremcalpine]

re my previous post, here are the before and afters....yes, yes, I hear the comments coming already, I do not plan to quit my day job (which does not involve fixing volvos).