Replacing the sub frame bushings in a Volvo vehicle. These are new Kaplhenke Delrin bushings. - VOTD

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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[chrisosiecki]

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.

[ivanstenchristensen]

Very helpful with the spacer trick
Thanks

[BNEdynamics]

Thanks for making this video Robert!!!

[aaronirazustagallego]

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!

[Vektr]

How much of an effect do these have on car vibration? I have a 2011 Volvo XC90 3.2 FWD with an annoying droning sound in the salon when idle. I cleaned the throttle body, and I replaced front engine mount, all torque mounts with OEM parts. There's still the passenger side engine mount behind the wheel, and the rear engine mount that I want to try replacing. If that doesn't work, I don't know what to do.

[STGVOLVO]

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.

[evanmcmaster]

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.

[aaronjohnmaughan]

Robert, did you remove the steering rack bolts and let the rack float while you dropped the subframe like that?

[quinlanwade]

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.

[EnemyDwarf-TTV]

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.

[Twobarpsi]

Definitely need to be careful with those sub frame receiver threads.

[volvor]

Hello. Is there anyway to get the dimensions of the spacer so I can try to make one?

[AwakeDude]

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...