Suspension: - Control Arm/bushes

glengibson · Nov 12th, 2019, 22:13

Hi, just purchase an xc90 d5 r-design 2010. I have the odd knock from the suspension, it was on the mot as an advisory (both sides bushes have play in them)
looking on the forums, it seems this is quite a common thing. I'm going to just replace both anyway along with new ball joints. My question is:

who actually manufacturers the genuine Volvo parts for Volvo? had a look and there are several companies producing these parts at varying price points. Anyone point me in the right direction?

thanks!

binty · Nov 13th, 2019, 08:24

Hi,
loads of posts on here about the arms, Genuine Volvo ones are about £100 each when you ask for some discount, often cheaper than so called OEM ones.
There are some interesting you tube videos of problems with aftermarket ones so I would not bother.
Remember to buy the six new stretch bolts for re assembly, they are single use only, the rear ones in particular do stretch quite a lot and can allow the rear mounting to move if re used. (It happened to me).

S60D5-185 · Nov 13th, 2019, 08:55

These are another option.

I had them fitted on my S60 and they were really excellent.

https://www.powerflex.co.uk/products...29-3184/1.html

Danielpsmith · Nov 13th, 2019, 09:06

I have just had two genuine ones fitted they were £79.50 plus vat each which I didn’t think was too bad from Volvo.

glengibson · Nov 13th, 2019, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danielpsmith

I have just had two genuine ones fitted they were £79.50 plus vat each which I didn’t think was too bad from Volvo.

£190 all in by Volvo sounds very good. Do you know if they replaced ball joints as well?

Thanks

Danielpsmith · Nov 13th, 2019, 13:00

They didn’t say they did so I’m assuming they didn’t but I had those replaced not too long ago, but that price was on a exchange for my old ones.

robertsmart · Nov 13th, 2019, 22:18

I fitted powerflex poly bushes to my wife XC90 a year ago. They are excellent.

glengibson · Nov 14th, 2019, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danielpsmith

I have just had two genuine ones fitted they were £79.50 plus vat each which I didn’t think was too bad from Volvo.

Well I just contacted my local Volvo stealership and they want £450!!

Which dealer did yours?

S60D5-185 · Nov 14th, 2019, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertsmart

I fitted powerflex poly bushes to my wife XC90 a year ago. They are excellent.

When mine need doing next, that's the way I will go again.

Danielpsmith · Nov 14th, 2019, 13:08

They were fitted when I had my gearbox rebuilt, they took them off and the bushes fell out it was done in Cannock so not sure which dealer supplied them.

Nov 12th, 2019, 22:13	#1
glengibson Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 22:36 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hull	Control Arm/bushes Hi, just purchase an xc90 d5 r-design 2010. I have the odd knock from the suspension, it was on the mot as an advisory (both sides bushes have play in them) looking on the forums, it seems this is quite a common thing. I'm going to just replace both anyway along with new ball joints. My question is: who actually manufacturers the genuine Volvo parts for Volvo? had a look and there are several companies producing these parts at varying price points. Anyone point me in the right direction? thanks!

Nov 13th, 2019, 08:24	#2
binty Senior Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 16:08 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: S****HORPE	Volvo arms often cheaper Hi, loads of posts on here about the arms, Genuine Volvo ones are about £100 each when you ask for some discount, often cheaper than so called OEM ones. There are some interesting you tube videos of problems with aftermarket ones so I would not bother. Remember to buy the six new stretch bolts for re assembly, they are single use only, the rear ones in particular do stretch quite a lot and can allow the rear mounting to move if re used. (It happened to me). __________________ Binty XC90 D5 SE Auto (Black) Mazda MX5 Sport Tec (Black) Mercedes SLK 250d 9G auto AMG line (Black) Previous Volvos C30 Rdesign 2.0D (black), C30 Rdesign 1.6D (black), S60 T5 (black)

Nov 13th, 2019, 08:55	#3
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Yesterday 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	These are another option. I had them fitted on my S60 and they were really excellent. https://www.powerflex.co.uk/products...29-3184/1.html __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

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robertsmart Junior Member Last Online: Today 10:26 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Newry	I fitted powerflex poly bushes to my wife XC90 a year ago. They are excellent. __________________ 2009 XC90 D5 SE Auto 2019 V90 D4 Momentum Auto

Nov 13th, 2019, 09:06	#4
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 11:11 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	I have just had two genuine ones fitted they were £79.50 plus vat each which I didn’t think was too bad from Volvo.

Nov 13th, 2019, 13:00	#6
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 11:11 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	They didn’t say they did so I’m assuming they didn’t but I had those replaced not too long ago, but that price was on a exchange for my old ones.

Nov 14th, 2019, 13:08	#10
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 11:11 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	They were fitted when I had my gearbox rebuilt, they took them off and the bushes fell out it was done in Cannock so not sure which dealer supplied them.

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