control arms - Page 3

Dastardly Diesel · May 13th, 2020, 08:09

Nope, they're a firm push fit (oo-er Matron!)

Montana · May 13th, 2020, 08:14

Volvo arms are pretty reasonable PROVIDING you have some OEM volvo arms to exchange - if not the price increases !

When in the same predicament (replace bushes or new arms) with my XC90 i couldnt see any markings on mine so bought aftermarket, only when removed & cleaned up did i find the volvo markings.

Kev0607 · May 16th, 2020, 01:00

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Originally Posted by Dastardly Diesel

Nope, they're a firm push fit (oo-er Matron!)

The old bushes on the existing arms won't just push out by hand though, would they?

Harley Dave · May 16th, 2020, 09:02

I think you have to cut them out with hacksaw and chisels etc...

Not a job I'd tackle I must admit.

Cheers

Dave

oragex · May 17th, 2020, 14:45

Drill to destroy the rubber, then saw to cut the metal sleeve out (some polyflex bushings need to keep the sleeve) A hand cutter can also clean the remaining rubber if you need to keep the sleeve https://youtu.be/uSnz6UbGrIM

ATW · Mar 22nd, 2021, 09:47

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Originally Posted by Dastardly Diesel

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

Hi there and apologies for replying on an old thread. I'm new to the forum and couldn't find anything in the search that answered my questions.

With these polybushes - is it not a very firm ride? I've always steered clear (excuse the pun) of poly bushing because I assumed it was for boy racers who want to feel like they are driving a home-made go-cart. I want my XC90 to feel like an armchair on wheels, soaking up the potholes on my rural commute (hence wishbone/trailing arm issues!).

For anyone else following this thread- there has been lots of mention of using genuine Volvo wishbones. I've been trying to find either those or Lemforder ones online and I can't find anywhere selling them. Can anyone share a link to Lemforder? I use AutoDoc and for some reason everywhere is consistently sold out of the RHS ones but LHS ones are available! I want to change both sides plus rear arms so they all match.

Thanks for help,
Andy

gmonag · Mar 22nd, 2021, 10:44

The best place to get genuine Volvo parts is a dealer. The prices may surprise you.

SkipjackUK · Mar 25th, 2021, 20:57

looking at my invoices I seem to go through these far too often, almost every year!

had them done 5 times in 8 years!

I drive like miss daisy as well

May 13th, 2020, 08:14	#22
Montana Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:47 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Accrington	Volvo arms are pretty reasonable PROVIDING you have some OEM volvo arms to exchange - if not the price increases ! When in the same predicament (replace bushes or new arms) with my XC90 i couldnt see any markings on mine so bought aftermarket, only when removed & cleaned up did i find the volvo markings. __________________ 2007 XC70 SE Lux D5 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=305815 Previous: 2006 XC90 D5 , 2008 V50 2.0D

May 17th, 2020, 14:45	#25
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Drill to destroy the rubber, then saw to cut the metal sleeve out (some polyflex bushings need to keep the sleeve) A hand cutter can also clean the remaining rubber if you need to keep the sleeve https://youtu.be/uSnz6UbGrIM __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Mar 22nd, 2021, 10:44	#27
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	The best place to get genuine Volvo parts is a dealer. The prices may surprise you. __________________ Greg

Mar 25th, 2021, 20:57	#28
SkipjackUK VOC Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2023 20:29 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Leeds & Crewe	looking at my invoices I seem to go through these far too often, almost every year! had them done 5 times in 8 years! I drive like miss daisy as well __________________ 2003 - 1G XC90 D5 Euro3, replaced AWD and gearbox at 140k (April 2022 @196k)

May 13th, 2020, 08:09	#21
Dastardly Diesel Senior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2020 13:58 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: The countryside	Nope, they're a firm push fit (oo-er Matron!)

May 16th, 2020, 09:02	#24
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Yesterday 18:41 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	I think you have to cut them out with hacksaw and chisels etc... Not a job I'd tackle I must admit. Cheers Dave

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