I have just been through a similar issue.
I had seen the comments about going with genuine parts, but figured I should be fine with aftermarket.
I replaced the arms and got the wheel alignment performed.
First time i hit the brakes and the car is doing its best to jump into the next lane.
I also had issues with the car wandering over bumps and tracking badly.
I ordered a set of powerflex urethane bushes and installed them in my original volvo LCAs.
A quick drive today and it was like night and day. Even without having the alignment performed yet, it felt solid and reliable. Underbraking it was dead straight.
No noticable difference in ride harshness or noise levels either.
The front bushes were the blue bushes, while the rear bushes were the black series.
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