Just completed installing 4 subframe bushings and new spring seats with genuine Volvo parts. Its a pretty straightforward job for those contemplating it. I didn't document the spring seat install as it is a simple process. Subframe bushings should take 3 or 4 hours with hand tools, nothing special r...

Here is CEM parameters from DHA

@crasbe thank you for posting and sharing your 3d model. Will be using this when I replace my subframe bushing in a couple weeks.

An E36 BMW tool, interesting. Someone here on MVS recently 3D printed a tool to fit the bushing, I'll have to find that. They posted the 3D files so you can make your own.

Here, page 3, on a P2 chassis -

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Simple answer is yes it is a common issue along with several other plastic parts like the corners of the glove box. I just did a similar repair using bits and bobs I had kicking around. Small strips of metal behind those 2 outer tabs for one. The advantage I had was that the whole dash was out anywa...

Is that a common problem with Volvo V70s that this tab of the kickpanel breaks? Or were the previous owners of my car just hacks who ripped the panel out instead of taking it out carefully? If it's a common issue, I can publish the model files for the repair part. This is amazing! Every one of my P...

The dashboard kickpanel of my 1998 Volvo V70 I has a broken tab where it should be held in place by a screw under the steering wheel. While the previous owner "fixed" that by screwing a drywall screw into the side of the kickpanel, I preferred a more lasting repair... PXL_20240325_2157221...

crasbe wrote: ↑25 Mar 2024, 18:40

Nicely done!

Thank you for sharing this! These small parts like this are so helpful for us P80 owners (and any older car owners, really). 3D printing is a wonderful thing!