Replace subframe bushings: 3 to 4 hours ($140 – $200 / $500 / $700)
In this video I helped Mike install Kaplhenke subframe bushings in his S70. This process will be the same for all of the P80 Volvo’s, S70, V70, V70R, 850, C70, etc.
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Thanks for making this video Robert!!!
Robert, did you remove the steering rack bolts and let the rack float while you dropped the subframe like that?
pro tip you do not need to take the subframe out of the car to remove the bushings. take a drill and a big bit and look at your new bushing, drill where you think the collar is on the old one youll know when you see white bits of plastic flying out.
Hello. Is there anyway to get the dimensions of the spacer so I can try to make one?
not sure id be a fan of plastic bushings ….. im running ipd inserts and they work great with the original bushings… the plastic ones im thinking the street driving isnt very good…
Very helpful with the spacer trick
Thanks
Hi Robert! Nice video man! Could you tell us the spacer meassurements to instal the bushes on the car? Just to machine muy ones. Many thanks!
Did you get your car back man?
Definitely need to be careful with those sub frame receiver threads.
I have experienced 2 different length bolts for the sub frame. Had to replace the steering rack twice (Cardone sucks) and went all Volvo getting new stretch bolts each time for the subframe. Bought sets from IPD & FCP. Official bolts were long and short depending on when I bought them. Both lengths worked, not sure if there is a spec length, or what it is. Felt better using the longer bolts.
There are 100 mm and 120 mm subframe bolts for the P80 cars. My R AWD uses the 120 mm bolts, the 100 mm wouldn't catch.
Hey Robert, I need to change out my turbo and I am thinking of upgrading from what I have. It is a 1995 Volvo 850 Turbo Sedan and I don't know what kind of turbo to slap on it.
just change them to the ones found in a standard c70, solid aluminum much better feel, never have to change them again. also those subframe bolts are stretch bolts and shouldn't be reused to many times.
These things will literally change the whole steering feeling of the car, so much more direct