Volvo Community Forum. The Forums of the Volvo Owners Club

Forum Rules Volvo Owners Club About VOC Volvo Gallery Links Volvo History Volvo Press
Go Back   Volvo Owners Club Forum > "Technical Topics" > 850 / S70 & V70 '96-'99 / C70 '97-'05 General

Notices

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

Information
  • VOC Members: There is no login facility using your VOC membership number or the details from page 3 of the club magazine. You need to register in the normal way
  • AOL Customers: Make sure you check the 'Remember me' check box otherwise the AOL system may log you out during the session. This is a known issue with AOL.
  • AOL, Yahoo and Plus.net users. Forum owners such as us are finding that AOL, Yahoo and Plus.net are blocking a lot of email generated from forums. This may mean your registration activation and other emails will not get to you, or they may appear in your spam mailbox

Thread Informations

Susp arm poly bushes

Views : 1222

Replies : 12

Users Viewing This Thread :  

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old Dec 7th, 2019, 12:47   #1
BorderVolvo
Member
 

Last Online: Today 08:10
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: North of Jedburgh
Default Susp arm poly bushes

Got a wee look at my (new to me) V70 and it has a buggered suspension arm bush at N/S/F. For ease of replacement I'm thinking of poly bushes.
Good/bad idea??…...anyone
Saw these on e-bay...……. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-850...oAAOSwyQtV3tBi

Anyone tried the above bushes?

John.
BorderVolvo is online now   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 7th, 2019, 17:34   #2
Luxobarge
Premier Member
 

Last Online: Yesterday 23:24
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)
Default

I put poly bushes in one of mine, as the ball joint was perfect. However, in the normal course of things by the time the arm bushes get knackered, the ball joint is going to be a bit poorly too, so you might as well replace the whole arm.

Also, these cars give the arms a hard time, so it's worth getting good quality ones - I initially bought a budget set and they lasted about 2,000 miles only! If you get decent ones like Meyle HD, the bushes are made of stuff very similar to Polybush anyway, so a win-win. My new Meyle HD ones have been in for years now and are still rock solid.

IMHO this is an area not to skimp on, or you'll be doing the job again.

Don't forget to re-do the wheel alignment afterwards, as it WILL be out, and will cost you in worn tyres if you leave it.
__________________
Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.
Luxobarge is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 8th, 2019, 10:22   #3
BorderVolvo
Member
 

Last Online: Today 08:10
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: North of Jedburgh
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Luxobarge View Post
If you get decent ones like Meyle HD, the bushes are made of stuff very similar to Polybush anyway, so a win-win.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-VOLVO...Condition=1000
This looks like the right type, I assume the phase 1 V70 has the same suspension as the 850 that came before it?
BorderVolvo is online now   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 8th, 2019, 11:13   #4
V70Zig
Master Member
 

Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 17:13
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Loughborough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by BorderVolvo View Post
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-VOLVO...Condition=1000
This looks like the right type, I assume the phase 1 V70 has the same suspension as the 850 that came before it?
Click on the link where it says compatibility and fill out your car details.
Hope this helps.
__________________
2008 V70 SE D5 Auto 185 ...now 205 Volvo Polestar......188k

Passed away - 1999 V70 2.5tdi Auto 340632 miles, RIP.
V70Zig is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 8th, 2019, 14:36   #5
BorderVolvo
Member
 

Last Online: Today 08:10
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: North of Jedburgh
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by V70Zig View Post
Hope this helps.
Problem is the one in above the e-bay link looks the same type as what's fitted...it's the cast type, not pressed steel or aluminium. The compatibility bit said NO.

The link below for a cheaper one says good for 850 and V70. ??
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUSPENSIO...EAAOSwMs5dpS4M

I'm going to assume the Meyle one will be ok too.
BorderVolvo is online now   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 8th, 2019, 15:35   #6
V70Zig
Master Member
 

Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 17:13
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Loughborough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by BorderVolvo View Post
Problem is the one in above the e-bay link looks the same type as what's fitted...it's the cast type, not pressed steel or aluminium. The compatibility bit said NO.

The link below for a cheaper one says good for 850 and V70. ??
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUSPENSIO...EAAOSwMs5dpS4M

I'm going to assume the Meyle one will be ok too.
Be prepared to return it then, the last thing you want is to have removed the old one, offered the new one up and hey it don't fit !!!!

It might also be worth you filling in your User CP (top left) and putting your car details in your signature....no guessing then about your current car.

Good luck.
__________________
2008 V70 SE D5 Auto 185 ...now 205 Volvo Polestar......188k

Passed away - 1999 V70 2.5tdi Auto 340632 miles, RIP.
V70Zig is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 8th, 2019, 17:50   #7
Luxobarge
Premier Member
 

Last Online: Yesterday 23:24
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)
Default

I'd just get the correct Meyle HD ones from PartsForVolvo online, it's good service and the prices are there or thereabouts.
__________________
Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.
Luxobarge is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 8th, 2019, 17:50   #8
BorderVolvo
Member
 

Last Online: Today 08:10
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: North of Jedburgh
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by V70Zig View Post
It might also be worth you filling in your User CP (top left) and putting your car details in your signature....no guessing then about your current car.
Have put car details in but unable to put car details in signature?.....will keep trying!

.......it worked !!!
__________________
V70 2.4 Phase 1.....2435cc.....Registered 31/3/2000.....Leather,AC,CC,etc!.....182k
BorderVolvo is online now   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 9th, 2019, 16:32   #9
V70Zig
Master Member
 

Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 17:13
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Loughborough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by BorderVolvo View Post
Have put car details in but unable to put car details in signature?.....will keep trying!

.......it worked !!!
Well done, now all you need to do is edit your signature with the year of manufacture and you should be sorted...mileage also maybe ? and trim level ? all helps.
__________________
2008 V70 SE D5 Auto 185 ...now 205 Volvo Polestar......188k

Passed away - 1999 V70 2.5tdi Auto 340632 miles, RIP.
V70Zig is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 9th, 2019, 19:13   #10
V70Zig
Master Member
 

Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 17:13
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Loughborough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by BorderVolvo View Post
Have put car details in but unable to put car details in signature?.....will keep trying!

.......it worked !!!
Sorry if I've pee'd you off a bit, but all the details do help........tried the compatibility check of the cheapo ones, states up to 02/2000 ?

As yours is 04/2000 perhaps they don't fit ?

Buy cheap replace every year...won't last 2 years plus the tyre wear = tyres.

Go with what Luxo says above

Parts for Volvo also have a VIN Number look up....just to make sure you get the right part.
__________________
2008 V70 SE D5 Auto 185 ...now 205 Volvo Polestar......188k

Passed away - 1999 V70 2.5tdi Auto 340632 miles, RIP.

Last edited by V70Zig; Dec 9th, 2019 at 19:21.
V70Zig is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:21.


Powered by vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.