Polyurethane Subframe Bush Insert Fitting

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[matparker]

Great video. Perfect overview of how to fit these items. Many thanks for posting it. I put these in my car (a 2000 V70N T5 with nearly 240k on the tacho) and they made a significant difference. I'd already poly bushed both sets of front bushes, which certainly stiffened up the front end, but the improvement in turn-in and feel when these were fitted was very noticeable on top of the bushing. They're a great product. Pretty cheap, easy to fit, and in the case of an aging car with a few miles on it, a very effective and economical buy. A steal, really, next to the bill for a main dealer replacement of the rubber original items. They really do make a tangible difference to the feel and tautness of the car. If you've got an older car with a few miles on the clock, I'd highly recommend them.

[bigbluechopper]

Thanks for another great video!
Fitted these to my v70 with 145, 000 miles and it significantly improved the steering feel.
When inserting them I found the front right mount was damaged but the rest weren't too bad, the rear left was in great condition.

[TheRSGarage]

Just about to do this, so thanks for the simple video! Much appreciated!

[BlastReadingSeries]

I couldn't get these into my 98 S70 bushings for the life of me. Even after I lubed them up good with some synthetic grease! I ended up having to do this job twice (the first time I used Proparts bushings and they failed a 1000 miles later). Second time around with OE bushings the car's been an absolute dream... It's good to know it can be done! Thanks for posting!

[rickledbetterbobbyblue]

I installed these on my P2 volvo and they work great! I found a better technique to get them into place:

Find a bar that will fit into the subfrrame bushing's inner metal sleeve. I had a 12" long, 0ne inch dia. bar and that worked fine
Silicone grease the heck out of everything - I also sprayed silicone lube into the spaces in the subframe bushing.

Slip the insert into place, just enough to hold it. You will find that it is easier to push into place on one side over the other

Insert the bar into the hole. While pressing up on the insert, rock the subframe bushing back and forth with the metal bar. This will sort of pull the insert into place. The insert will eventually work itself into place, at least enough where you can use the big washer (front) or the rear mount bracket, to push it all the way in.. Just tighten the old bolt to push it into place.

No kidding - get new bolts and follow the torquing procedure exactly.

[scimitar]

I thought these might just be a bit of a gimmick.... How wrong could I be! I can't believe the difference this has made. Thanks for the advice.

[stephenfoster]

Love your videos dude and knowledge for volvo. Keep up the great work 👍

[Peppermint]

Interesting to note that the original bush works mostly on a side-to-side movement of the subframe, thus effectively affecting the steering feel. However the polyurethane insert will mostly work on a forward-rearward movement. I wonder how efficient are these be to correct a vague steering feel due to worn original bushes?

[cpjcmyn]

Perfect job. Congratulation from Austria 🇦🇹.

[douglasamp]

Simon your videos are the best and very detailed. Thanks mate.

[EllwinG]

Another great video from Simon. Thanks mate that will be my next job, I think😬.

[sreviz]

Thanks again Simon!!! Another useful video. Added to my todo list for this Summer.

[bootyman]

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[Peppermint]

I am replacing the entire bushes. With the correct technique, it is actually quite simple, but there are indeed a few tricks, otherwise it's a pain. It may actually be even faster that these inserts which don't always go in that easily. The downside with the inserts is they don't help much the side movement of the bush which is already soft (the bushing has side reinforcements). Genuine bushes are about $30 each so not too expensive.

[anfahrt]

What exactly is the difference in the ride of the car when you install these subframe bushing inserts? Is it more stable at higher speeds?
Do you need to realign the car after installing these inserts?
Great video! Thanks.

[eviesgrandma]

!st Class job yet again Simon! Thank you.

[andyholmes]

Interesting, just did mine today, but mine had plastic kinda cap/shield things between the large washer and bush. I also got a little flood out of two of them!

[thestrokes]

Can you comment on any improvement you've noticed in ride quality? I am chasing down the reason for my rough ride and I have so far replaced all major suspension components (struts and strut bearing, ball joint, control arm bushings, sway bar links, inner/outer tie rods). Short of replacing the actual subframe bushings I am wondering if this will make a difference for me.

[helgelassesen]

Hi Simon

Many thanks for many useful instruction videos, however FYG - i have a XC 70 D5 2006 and I discovered that in front i could fit in the inserts however in the rear my Volvo was fitted with solid bushings hence no space for inserts.
So now I have 2 in spare😊

[henrikloiske]

Did this make a big difference in handling the car ??
I just bought 4 new bolts from Volvo..for 19.20 pounds, cheap :)
I will order these inserts and give it a try :)