Poweflex Rear Trailing Arm Bushes
I now need to replace the rear trailing arm bushes on my 2011 S80 and have been looking at a couple of options first option is the Powerflex bushes, has anybody used them and what are the results and your thoughts, how easy are they to fit compared to the original type, as this is my second option either to use genuine bushes or Lemforder any thoughts please .
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Changed a few bushes on my old D5 . On my current 2.4 Petrol There are some also . I think its worth doing some due to the speed they wear out ! But let no one tell you they dont alter the comfort of the car at times etc . They do ! So going from a worn out bush to a good original spec is going to be a big difference anyway .Its down to you to decide if you want the extra life time that comes with a slightly harsher ride (depending on which bushes etc etc etc )
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Bear in mind Org, your Executive will have softer bushes than standard S80's, so if you want to maintain that comfort level you'll need the correct Volvo parts.
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Hi have fitted the powerflex bushes to my xc60, the powerflex bushes can be fitted without removing the suspension arm by hand but you need strong fingers to press the parts together also they are about three to four times more expensive but good
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An 18” wheel has a 55mm offset & 16” is 50mm (17” is also 50mm), so there’s very little in the difference in that sense. Obviously, you’d need new tyres & a set of 16” or 17” alloys! |
I decided to go with the Lemforder bushes, so set about finding a garage to do the job. I found a garage able to do the job due to the special tool needed to press the original type of bush into the trailing arm, booked the car in, but when they went to do the job the bushes were OK, I had been told previously buy a different garage ( that didn't have the correct tool) that they showed signs of failing, so they have been left for the time being, good result for now more beer tokens for xmas:teeth_smile:
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