V70: Suspension Polybushes now available

[I-S]

Finally.... We can now get poly bushes for the V70 mk III:

https://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-ser...29-3173/1.html

I think the ones particularly of interest to many are the Poly rear trailing arm bush:

https://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-ser...sh+/12423.html

[Tatsfield]

Can we be clear here. Is this trailing link bush intended to prolong the life of that particular fitment to prevent the early failure that the Ford inherited component caused? I'd buy into that when my bushes need replacing. However, I have been involved with other after market poly bushes in the past where the intention was to firm up the ride and it always ended in tears either because the ride was too harsh or that the harshness of the impact on the bush actually destroyed it earlier than an original rubber one would have lasted.

[Puffster]

These appear to be replacement bushes not ones for performance enhancement.

I can't speak for other makes but I have always found Powerflex bushes to be of excellent quality, longevity and have not yet had a failure. I have some ARB bushes on my RRS and they are so much better and have outlasted the previous chocolate OE ones by far, without any appreciable impairment to ride quality.

I would use these ones to replace any worn OE ones on my XC70 without qualm.

[green van man]

Lots of evidence about polybushes in the landrover world, some swear by them others at them, know a lot of lads whom tried them, found they did not last as expected and returned to standard rubber bushes.

Thanks for the heads up though, it may be worthwhile and all info is useful.

Paul.

[I-S]

By the simple nature of the material poly bushes will be firmer than standard rubber ones.

Yes, poly bushes are very much down to the individual whether they are a good or bad thing. It's not for me to say how that is for anyone else.

I merely noticed that they are now available, and weren't last time I checked (about a month ago), and felt that the info might be of interest to people.

I highlighted the trailing arm bushing because that is a well known weak point on these vehicles and might be considered a worthwhile trade off by many owners. Again, just for info.

[NAD]

Has anyone actually fitted these?

Since I had my car suspension aligned when I had new tyres fitted I have been suffering from lots of tyre noise from the rear, which I think is sawtooth wear. I suspect that the old bushes are worn, but will get the garage to check when I take it back for them to check the alignment.

If they do need replacing then I will probably try these instead of the genuine rubber ones. Fingers crossed I don't need to, but if I do I will report back...

[Mortvolvo]

Do the new poly bushes require the use of the specialist tool needed to replace the standard rubber bushes or is fitting a much easier process?