XC70: Suspension - Rear bump stops. - Page 2

Ian21401 · Oct 1st, 2020, 17:10

Collected the two “Helper Springs” from my dealer today. Packaged in Volvo plastic bags. Volvo label quotes, amongst other details, “Made in Germany”.
The rubbers each have the word FORD moulded into them.
They have a 15 mms diameter hole centrally down their entire length so it would appear that they simply push onto a rod on that upper section. No idea what it is called. They do not appear to be the same as shown in the video. Will update once I’ve had a go.

Edit. Having watched that video again it appears that the top of the rubber pushes inside the lower end of the top mount which I think has a part no. 31406356. I’ll try to look up that number.

Bulleidboy · Oct 25th, 2020, 12:38

My bump stops were an "advisory" in 2019 - as being very worn. When the car was serviced this year (done annually), I said they had better be renewed. The garage said it was a very labour intensive job (expensive), and I shouldn't bother. I don't carry heavy loads - but probably should get them renewed at some stage. It didn't cause a problem with the MOT and was not an advisory this year!

Oct 1st, 2020, 17:10	#11
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	Collected the two “Helper Springs” from my dealer today. Packaged in Volvo plastic bags. Volvo label quotes, amongst other details, “Made in Germany”. The rubbers each have the word FORD moulded into them. They have a 15 mms diameter hole centrally down their entire length so it would appear that they simply push onto a rod on that upper section. No idea what it is called. They do not appear to be the same as shown in the video. Will update once I’ve had a go. Edit. Having watched that video again it appears that the top of the rubber pushes inside the lower end of the top mount which I think has a part no. 31406356. I’ll try to look up that number. __________________ Ian. Since 2005: 1992 Volvo 940 estate 2.0L. Manual. Daily driver and workhorse. Last edited by Ian21401; Oct 1st, 2020 at 17:39. Reason: Amend text.

Oct 25th, 2020, 12:38	#12
Bulleidboy Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2024 14:33 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke	My bump stops were an "advisory" in 2019 - as being very worn. When the car was serviced this year (done annually), I said they had better be renewed. The garage said it was a very labour intensive job (expensive), and I shouldn't bother. I don't carry heavy loads - but probably should get them renewed at some stage. It didn't cause a problem with the MOT and was not an advisory this year! __________________ 2010 XC70 SE Lux 205bhp D5 Auto Seashell

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