replacing front subframe

[Backo]

Originally Posted by wise old monkey

Backo these are sub frame bush inserts, the go inside of the bush for a better support, nothing to do with the top engine mount

I know what they are, Wise Old

My point was that even something as simple as a piece of rubber can vary significantly in terms of quality and can make noticeable difference in performance.
In my case polybush introduced an annoying noise. Obviously your case is completely different - I'm really keen to hear will there be any difference at the end. That's why I asked if the original ones were broken...

Cheers

[wise old monkey]

Had the inserts put in this morning. Steering is now almost straight. But i have one bush on the subframe gone. The one on the drivers side rear is completely squashed and breaking up. So really needs replacing.

[wise old monkey]

this is the part number if anyone needs it infuture

front subframe bushing 3507923 £27+ vat each or £15 each delivered from ebay

[4candles]

Is that Volvo at £27+vat and un-branded at £15?

[moorgate]

Originally Posted by wise old monkey

this is the part number if anyone needs it infuture

front subframe bushing 3507923 £27+ vat each or £15 each delivered from ebay

I read somewhere that there are 3 the same and 1 odd man out. Is the one that went on yours the odd one?

I have the poly inserts (sounds like a dentures forum!) and they sharpen things up, but my indie didn't say whether he noticed any deterioration when he put them in.

[4candles]

Is one larger and hangs down further?

[wise old monkey]

Originally Posted by moorgate

I read somewhere that there are 3 the same and 1 odd man out. Is the one that went on yours the odd one?

I have the poly inserts (sounds like a dentures forum!) and they sharpen things up, but my indie didn't say whether he noticed any deterioration when he put them in.

No mine all seem to be the same type. I also have the poly inserts in which is how i found one squashed.
The one i got off ebay at £15 is a original part. Some guy had two for sale. I think £27 + vat is a bit much. But there are quite a few original volvo ones on ebay