V70 Steering: - rollbar

t clark · Sep 14th, 2021, 13:05

hi all
have been told i need new front roll bar bush's on my 2001 v70 has any body used the replacements you can get if so what are they like to do as i have been told that the Volvo bar has them fixed to it and is a bit of a pig to change and costs a bomb any info will be appreciated

stuart bowes · Sep 14th, 2021, 13:12

far as I can tell you need to drop the back half of the subframe to undo the bolts, whether you're replacing the whole thing (which has the bushes fixed on as you say) or using the repair kit

I'm guessing that's why people have told you it's expensive, because they probably would have just given it to a garage, it's not an ideal driveway job so you're paying labour as well as materials

not done it myself but I guess it's a no brainer that the repair kit is cheaper than a new ARB. I assume you cut or burn off the old stuff

it's a bit of an odd layout to be fair, I did the job on an old BMW once at it took about 20mins, up on the ramps and 4 easy to access bolts

Georgeandkira · Sep 15th, 2021, 20:07

I've never done an ARB replacement but I read the rear subframe bolts need only be unscrewed "3/4" their length.
If you plan to drive "spiritedly" you might consider the stiffer (thicker) anti roll bars offered by IPDUSA.com. People swear it's the best bang for the buck.

Do you do any wrenching yourself? Many people can't or live where vehicle work is not allowed.....just askin'.

TRUE CONFESSIONS: I picked up a rear ARB (we call them 'roll bars" here) for my non-turbo V70 and have yet to install it. It's a standard Volvo part. I want to feel the stability. I don't want to tear about grinding my tires down.

Millie20 · Sep 20th, 2021, 06:06

I upgraded my rear ARB to the 21mm solid bar two weeks ago after a failed MOT on the bushes. I've spent the past 10 days driving around the twisties in the Highlands, and am astounded by the difference the bar has made. Car is far more planted and less rolly (imagine that) on corners. I can now take corners with speed without the fear of my other half being pressed against her window.

Advice I received from another forum is to keep the front bar the same (green) and upgrade the back (white). Otherwise you'll create understeer.

100K+ · Sep 20th, 2021, 14:12

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Originally Posted by Millie20

Advice I received from another forum is to keep the front bar the same (green) and upgrade the back (white). Otherwise you'll create understeer.

Where did you get your arb and when u say " ..back (white) ...." is that the upgrade "colour/designation "
Cheers Bob

stuart bowes · Sep 20th, 2021, 18:19

im looking at this too I think it must be referring to these notes in VIDA

front:

Sep 14th, 2021, 13:05	#1
t clark New Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2021 19:25 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Leicester	rollbar hi all have been told i need new front roll bar bush's on my 2001 v70 has any body used the replacements you can get if so what are they like to do as i have been told that the Volvo bar has them fixed to it and is a bit of a pig to change and costs a bomb any info will be appreciated

Sep 14th, 2021, 13:12	#2
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Yesterday 23:40 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	far as I can tell you need to drop the back half of the subframe to undo the bolts, whether you're replacing the whole thing (which has the bushes fixed on as you say) or using the repair kit I'm guessing that's why people have told you it's expensive, because they probably would have just given it to a garage, it's not an ideal driveway job so you're paying labour as well as materials not done it myself but I guess it's a no brainer that the repair kit is cheaper than a new ARB. I assume you cut or burn off the old stuff it's a bit of an odd layout to be fair, I did the job on an old BMW once at it took about 20mins, up on the ramps and 4 easy to access bolts __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link Last edited by stuart bowes; Sep 14th, 2021 at 13:15.

Sep 20th, 2021, 18:19	#6
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Yesterday 23:40 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	im looking at this too I think it must be referring to these notes in VIDA front: __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link Last edited by stuart bowes; Sep 20th, 2021 at 18:54.

Sep 15th, 2021, 20:07	#3
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:28 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	I've never done an ARB replacement but I read the rear subframe bolts need only be unscrewed "3/4" their length. If you plan to drive "spiritedly" you might consider the stiffer (thicker) anti roll bars offered by IPDUSA.com. People swear it's the best bang for the buck. Do you do any wrenching yourself? Many people can't or live where vehicle work is not allowed.....just askin'. TRUE CONFESSIONS: I picked up a rear ARB (we call them 'roll bars" here) for my non-turbo V70 and have yet to install it. It's a standard Volvo part. I want to feel the stability. I don't want to tear about grinding my tires down.

Sep 20th, 2021, 06:06	#4
Millie20 Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2023 08:21 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Oxfordshire	I upgraded my rear ARB to the 21mm solid bar two weeks ago after a failed MOT on the bushes. I've spent the past 10 days driving around the twisties in the Highlands, and am astounded by the difference the bar has made. Car is far more planted and less rolly (imagine that) on corners. I can now take corners with speed without the fear of my other half being pressed against her window. Advice I received from another forum is to keep the front bar the same (green) and upgrade the back (white). Otherwise you'll create understeer.

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