S60 D5 lower arms

[Dancake]

Originally Posted by lynns hubby

I don't like the look of the angle of 2 bolt mounting in the photos. I seem to recall that when I changed both of mine, the threaded holes were more square to the arm.
I believe that's why most people just bit the bullet and buy new arms because that particular mounting angle has to be just right.

The pins with the two threaded holes rotate within the Powerflex bushings, so you can line them up perfectly with the subframe.

[lynns hubby]

Originally Posted by Dancake

The pins with the two threaded holes rotate within the Powerflex bushings, so you can line them up perfectly with the subframe.

That would make sense. Sounds a lot easier to fit as well in that case.

[Smoth1976]

Originally Posted by Onewheel

In our country when you buy new control arms at the volvo dealership, they charge you some money,when returning the old worn control arms to them you get the deposit back.
I have a set of refurbished steel control arms in the garage with powerflex bushings, to bad shipping costs to the uk is that expensive nowadays…

Sadly the part numbers are not the same as the ones I'm looking for else I might've made you an offer

For anyone else reading this, I'm after 30760586 and 30568057

[stuart bowes]

Originally Posted by lynns hubby

..Sounds a lot easier to fit as well in that case..

'easier' being a relative term .. they're still a bit of a nuisance compared to other cars I've done, mainly as I'm sure you know the bolts come through from the other side in very awkward places

what is slightly odd is that pin / bar with the two holes in is a lot thicker on the powerflex items. so the bolts don't go all the way through, leaving some thread visible in the holes and the impression it isn't done up all the way.

with the exception of one bolt on the near side that does go all the way in? far as I can tell the bolts are all equal length? go figure (I assume the subframe is just slightly narrower at that point for clearance)

[Onewheel]

The number on the bag where the controle arms came out are the numbers you’re looking for?
So they will definitely fit your car…!

[Smoth1976]

Originally Posted by Onewheel

The number on the bag where the controle arms came out are the numbers you’re looking for?
So they will definitely fit your car…!

So what would you be looking for to get them posted to me in Bournemouth UK?

[lynns hubby]

[QUOTE=stuart bowes;2880337]'easier' being a relative term .. they're still a bit of a nuisance compared to other cars I've done, mainly as I'm sure you know the bolts come through from the other side in very awkward places

Then there's the Ball joint to get back in. I looked at a video which suggested the use of a ratchet strap. Easiest way I have found is to undo and remove the 2 bolts holding the lower assembly to the shock then just move it out of the way fit the arm and put the ball joint back in the arm. all you have to do then is line up the 2 holes for the bolts and put them back and its game over.

Worth remembering when you next have a ball joint to replace.

[stuart bowes]

yeah they are some stiff wishbones

I do the same, then use a pry bar now after seeing it on an A1 auto video, you have to watch you fingers a bit but it's so easy in comparison to all that ratchet strap sillyness

from 9:00 on this video gives you a hamfisted demonstration from a rubbish angle but you get the idea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4JnmcAo-oM

[Smoth1976]

Originally Posted by Smoth1976

So what would you be looking for to get them posted to me in Bournemouth UK?

Thanks for the message Onewheel - sadly I can't respond privately until I have 30 posts so just to let you know that I'll have a think about your offer and consider options as my S60 is already on borrowed time so looking for a cheap/reliable option with cheap being priority :-)

[Onewheel]

👍
Thanks for the reply.