Suspension: - control arm bushes

Volvodrivingbiker · Jan 18th, 2015, 15:17

Hi guys I'm looking at changing the front control arm bushes but not sure whats better to go for rubber OEM or Polly bushes what do you think out there where's best place to get them from ?

BrianH · Jan 18th, 2015, 18:37

I have always used rubber near-side back swing arm. All others OK on the front.

The solution after many relacements was always use a NEW Volvo lock nut!

I have used poly on the rear front swing arms some years ago. Have a clunk there now, but not dignosed yet.

Poly are really easy to install and replace

BrianH 500k +

BrianH · Jan 18th, 2015, 18:56

I have always used rubber near-side back swing arm. All others OK on the front.

The solution after many relacements............. was always use a NEW Volvo lock nut!

I have used poly on the rear front swing arms some years ago. Have a clunk there now, but not dignosed yet.

Poly are really easy to install and replace

BrianH 500k +

thefamilyman · Jan 26th, 2015, 11:31

I recently replaced mine because they were perishing. My car had the originals in it with 25,000km (no, that's not missing a "0"). So it already drove like a new car, but does once again with new rubber bushings.

So it depends what you prefer - a car that gives a soft comfortable ride with rubber ones, or "jars" you a little more with poly but less suspension flex. Poly are easier to remove/replace though.

Volvodrivingbiker · Feb 1st, 2015, 12:36

well Ive ordered the Poly bush ones as Ive had trouble finding rubber ones
like you've said above poly bush looks easier to fit and seeing as there is no bush left ( yep the arm has 15mm of movement either way but the MOT guy only pulled it up as an advisory saying the the ball joint needed doing soon ! :-S ) I'm sure it can only improve the ride and handling

Volvodrivingbiker · Feb 7th, 2015, 23:12

well fitted the new rear Polly bush's in the control ( wish bones ) peace of cake to fit and have tightened the steering up no end thoroughly recommended I'd say

Jan 18th, 2015, 15:17	#1
Volvodrivingbiker Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2015 15:11 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: east yorks	control arm bushes Hi guys I'm looking at changing the front control arm bushes but not sure whats better to go for rubber OEM or Polly bushes what do you think out there where's best place to get them from ? __________________ Old Blue Brick Think Bike !

Jan 18th, 2015, 18:37	#2
BrianH VOC Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 12:56 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bournemouth	Volvo rubber or poly? I have always used rubber near-side back swing arm. All others OK on the front. The solution after many relacements was always use a NEW Volvo lock nut! I have used poly on the rear front swing arms some years ago. Have a clunk there now, but not dignosed yet. Poly are really easy to install and replace BrianH 500k +

Jan 18th, 2015, 18:56	#3
BrianH VOC Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 12:56 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bournemouth	Volvo rubber or poly? I have always used rubber near-side back swing arm. All others OK on the front. The solution after many relacements............. was always use a NEW Volvo lock nut! I have used poly on the rear front swing arms some years ago. Have a clunk there now, but not dignosed yet. Poly are really easy to install and replace BrianH 500k +

Feb 1st, 2015, 12:36	#5
Volvodrivingbiker Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2015 15:11 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: east yorks	well Ive ordered the Poly bush ones as Ive had trouble finding rubber ones like you've said above poly bush looks easier to fit and seeing as there is no bush left ( yep the arm has 15mm of movement either way but the MOT guy only pulled it up as an advisory saying the the ball joint needed doing soon ! :-S ) I'm sure it can only improve the ride and handling __________________ Old Blue Brick Think Bike !

Feb 7th, 2015, 23:12	#6
Volvodrivingbiker Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2015 15:11 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: east yorks	well fitted the new rear Polly bush's in the control ( wish bones ) peace of cake to fit and have tightened the steering up no end thoroughly recommended I'd say __________________ Old Blue Brick Think Bike !

Jan 26th, 2015, 11:31	#4
thefamilyman New Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2016 21:50 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia	I recently replaced mine because they were perishing. My car had the originals in it with 25,000km (no, that's not missing a "0"). So it already drove like a new car, but does once again with new rubber bushings. So it depends what you prefer - a car that gives a soft comfortable ride with rubber ones, or "jars" you a little more with poly but less suspension flex. Poly are easier to remove/replace though.

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