control arms

outnumbered · Apr 22nd, 2020, 20:20

xc90 2012 recomendations for front control arms / wishbones please.
what are you changing to .
thanks
mike

gmonag · Apr 22nd, 2020, 20:43

Genuine Volvo only. Many have had handling problems with aftermarket parts.

robertsmart · Apr 22nd, 2020, 22:03

Polybush the originals. Job done.

outnumbered · Apr 22nd, 2020, 22:25

i have come to realise that there are tasks that i will no longer attempt and polybush is not on my list at the moment. I have used Meyle before on the xc70 and not had issues.
as the xc90 is a tad heavier would they be up for the job.
Mike

Dastardly Diesel · Apr 22nd, 2020, 22:44

Meyle are a well respected aftermarket supplier. Generally I too would go for OE, but would be happy with Meyle. But then I too would polybush the originals.

Tannaton · Apr 22nd, 2020, 22:49

+1 for Volvo originals being the only way forward if you want reliability and to keep the comfort characteristics of the car.

They're not that expensive either if you buy from the dealers that sell trade parts on ebay.

Kev0607 · Apr 22nd, 2020, 22:56

Lemforder are a good brand too, so don't forget them. I think Lemforder are the supplier for the control arms to Volvo, but I stand to be corrected on that. The Lemforder control arms look identical to the Volvo ones, just the Volvo ones are more expensive. Meyle is a decent brand too though.

Get an alignment done when you replace the control arms.

S60D5-185 · Apr 23rd, 2020, 07:21

Like Mike, there are now some jobs that I could do but am no longer prepared to and replacing control arms is one of them.

When the arms on my old S60 needed replacing I had the original arms polybushed at my trusted Independent .

I bought the bushes and they removed the arms and fitted the bushes.

The car felt tauter than it ever had even when the original arms were in good condition.

Certainly the way I would go with the XC90 I have now.👍

m30rmf · Apr 23rd, 2020, 19:36

I put meyle wishbones on a V70 few years ago after an mot advisory for worn bushes, they lasted all of 9 months iirc, ended up polybushing originals and was night and day difference...

Kev0607 · Apr 25th, 2020, 00:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by S60D5-185

Like Mike, there are now some jobs that I could do but am no longer prepared to and replacing control arms is one of them.

When the arms on my old S60 needed replacing I had the original arms polybushed at my trusted Independent .

I bought the bushes and they removed the arms and fitted the bushes.

The car felt tauter than it ever had even when the original arms were in good condition.

Certainly the way I would go with the XC90 I have now.👍

How much did this cost you in total & where did you get the bushes from?

Apr 22nd, 2020, 20:20	#1
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	control arms xc90 2012 recomendations for front control arms / wishbones please. what are you changing to . thanks mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021 Last edited by outnumbered; Apr 22nd, 2020 at 20:33.

Apr 22nd, 2020, 20:43	#2
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	Genuine Volvo only. Many have had handling problems with aftermarket parts. __________________ Greg

Apr 22nd, 2020, 22:03	#3
robertsmart Junior Member Last Online: Today 22:02 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Newry	Polybush the originals. Job done. __________________ 2009 XC90 D5 SE Auto 2019 V90 D4 Momentum Auto

Apr 22nd, 2020, 22:25	#4
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	i have come to realise that there are tasks that i will no longer attempt and polybush is not on my list at the moment. I have used Meyle before on the xc70 and not had issues. as the xc90 is a tad heavier would they be up for the job. Mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Apr 22nd, 2020, 22:49	#6
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 10:46 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	+1 for Volvo originals being the only way forward if you want reliability and to keep the comfort characteristics of the car. They're not that expensive either if you buy from the dealers that sell trade parts on ebay. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Apr 22nd, 2020, 22:44	#5
Dastardly Diesel Senior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2020 13:58 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: The countryside	Meyle are a well respected aftermarket supplier. Generally I too would go for OE, but would be happy with Meyle. But then I too would polybush the originals.

Apr 22nd, 2020, 22:56	#7
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:21 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Lemforder are a good brand too, so don't forget them. I think Lemforder are the supplier for the control arms to Volvo, but I stand to be corrected on that. The Lemforder control arms look identical to the Volvo ones, just the Volvo ones are more expensive. Meyle is a decent brand too though. Get an alignment done when you replace the control arms. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Apr 23rd, 2020, 07:21	#8
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	Like Mike, there are now some jobs that I could do but am no longer prepared to and replacing control arms is one of them. When the arms on my old S60 needed replacing I had the original arms polybushed at my trusted Independent . I bought the bushes and they removed the arms and fitted the bushes. The car felt tauter than it ever had even when the original arms were in good condition. Certainly the way I would go with the XC90 I have now.👍 __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic Last edited by S60D5-185; Apr 23rd, 2020 at 08:54.

Apr 23rd, 2020, 19:36	#9
m30rmf Senior Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2021 21:28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: leicestershire	I put meyle wishbones on a V70 few years ago after an mot advisory for worn bushes, they lasted all of 9 months iirc, ended up polybushing originals and was night and day difference...

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