Anyone have experience with the Beck-Arnley 4 bolt control arms on the partsgeek site (about $100 each). The TRW arms on that site are about the same as OEM. Dorman and "Replacement" brands are a lot cheaper.
Mine are at about 160 K and I think one is starting to squeak, although it doesn't seem loose.
850 Lower control arms
Re: 850 Lower control arms
1998 Volvo V70 AWD 165000-R muffler, HD endlinks, boost gauge
2008 Ford Fusion AWD 107000
2000 Ford Ranger 4wd 172000
1991 Toyota Camry 160000#1
Previous: 1982 Volvo DL (240) 160000
1998 Tacoma, Fords (6), Dodge, Montero,
GTO, Sunbeam Alpine, VW Dasher
---
2008 Ford Fusion AWD 107000
2000 Ford Ranger 4wd 172000
1991 Toyota Camry 160000#1
Previous: 1982 Volvo DL (240) 160000
1998 Tacoma, Fords (6), Dodge, Montero,
GTO, Sunbeam Alpine, VW Dasher
---
-
Matty Moo
- Posts: 1810
- Joined: 12 October 2008
- Year and Model: 850, 1996
- Location: Ann Arbor, MI
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 30 times
Beck arnley is just reboxed parts that somebody else made, and usually overpriced for what you get. I'd bet it's probably reboxed meyle or even Uro.
http://www.midwest-abs.com
Simplycleanpowerwash.com
1996 850 Platinum Wagon. ARD Green Tune, OBX.-Gone
1998 s70 ARD tune, EST exhaust, SE/R interior.
1999 s70 Plain Jane.
2000 s70 GLT
2014 Ram
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
-
Ben850
- Posts: 1613
- Joined: 8 September 2011
- Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
- Location: Michigan
- Been thanked: 7 times
I also have the'93 aluminum control arms, (having a '93) and used the Meyle ball joints. I haven't heard any complaints about Meyle and they were midway in the price ranges.
Ball joints are easy on the '93, But I did have to have a parts shop press my bushings in for me. It's a give and take.
Ball joints are easy on the '93, But I did have to have a parts shop press my bushings in for me. It's a give and take.
- Attachments
-
- '93 Ball Joint.jpg (70.18 KiB) Viewed 2765 times
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
Off topic, but I have the exact same 3/8" socket wrench with the red and black handle. Auto zone I believe. Very solid! 
Or is that the 1/2" model? I would mostly use 1/2" on suspension components. Even then, they can be a pain to get off. Now that I've got an Aircat impact wrench, suspension work should be much easier.
Or is that the 1/2" model? I would mostly use 1/2" on suspension components. Even then, they can be a pain to get off. Now that I've got an Aircat impact wrench, suspension work should be much easier.
-
Ben850
- Posts: 1613
- Joined: 8 September 2011
- Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
- Location: Michigan
- Been thanked: 7 times
j_cd wrote:Off topic, but I have the exact same 3/8" socket wrench with the red and black handle. Auto zone I believe. Very solid!
Or is that the 1/2" model? I would mostly use 1/2" on suspension components. Even then, they can be a pain to get off. Now that I've got an Aircat impact wrench, suspension work should be much easier.
That's the 3/8, but I also have the 1/2. They feel good in the hand, and I like the tight increments in the ratchet mechanism.
I only wish I had an impact for the spring compressors. The workout was good for me.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
Hi. Can anyone comment on the Moog lower control arm (2-bolt version)?
The OEM ones did last quite awhile especially the passenger side one (~160K kms vs ~215K).
I've read that OEM could last up to 280K kms.
The driver side one (ball joint very loose) was replaced with an OCAP brand (bought a set, received these instead of
Hamburg-Technic) and only lasted 3-yr/~70K kms. The passenger side was replaced ~6-yr/40K kms ago (ball joint very loose).
Recently, had to change the drivers side again due to the OCAP failing (metal inserts in the bushings slid out, ball joint moderately loose). Used TRW brand as the replacement.
Want to get a spare for when the passenger side goes again.
My choices are TRW (believe they are as good as OEM/Lemforder) and Moog.
It's interesting to note that the OEM bushings looked fine just the ball joints were shot.
95 850T has almost 259K on it now.
Thanks.
The OEM ones did last quite awhile especially the passenger side one (~160K kms vs ~215K).
I've read that OEM could last up to 280K kms.
The driver side one (ball joint very loose) was replaced with an OCAP brand (bought a set, received these instead of
Hamburg-Technic) and only lasted 3-yr/~70K kms. The passenger side was replaced ~6-yr/40K kms ago (ball joint very loose).
Recently, had to change the drivers side again due to the OCAP failing (metal inserts in the bushings slid out, ball joint moderately loose). Used TRW brand as the replacement.
Want to get a spare for when the passenger side goes again.
My choices are TRW (believe they are as good as OEM/Lemforder) and Moog.
It's interesting to note that the OEM bushings looked fine just the ball joints were shot.
95 850T has almost 259K on it now.
Thanks.
-
matt122s
- Posts: 69
- Joined: 23 January 2015
- Year and Model: '98 V70R
- Location: Franklin, Ma.
- Been thanked: 1 time
Hi All,
I need to replace the lower control arms on my 95 850 and came across this thread. I see it's a little outdated but thought you guys might know.
I know you get what you pay for, but just saw some Dorman control arms on Rock auto for $22.00 a piece, they're listed as discontinued, hence the price drop. Does anyone have any experience with this brand. I'm sure they're made in China.
I also was wondering if you can use the earlier 93 to 94 aluminum control arms with replaceable ball joints and bushings in a 95. I don't mind doing the extra work initially if it would work and be cheaper in the long run.
Thanks in advance for the help, Matt
I need to replace the lower control arms on my 95 850 and came across this thread. I see it's a little outdated but thought you guys might know.
I know you get what you pay for, but just saw some Dorman control arms on Rock auto for $22.00 a piece, they're listed as discontinued, hence the price drop. Does anyone have any experience with this brand. I'm sure they're made in China.
I also was wondering if you can use the earlier 93 to 94 aluminum control arms with replaceable ball joints and bushings in a 95. I don't mind doing the extra work initially if it would work and be cheaper in the long run.
Thanks in advance for the help, Matt
-
Matty Moo
- Posts: 1810
- Joined: 12 October 2008
- Year and Model: 850, 1996
- Location: Ann Arbor, MI
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 30 times
For that price I'd buy them. I've had zero problem with the aftermarket control arms from fcp.
http://www.midwest-abs.com
Simplycleanpowerwash.com
1996 850 Platinum Wagon. ARD Green Tune, OBX.-Gone
1998 s70 ARD tune, EST exhaust, SE/R interior.
1999 s70 Plain Jane.
2000 s70 GLT
2014 Ram
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
-
scot850
- Posts: 14870
- Joined: 5 April 2010
- Year and Model: 2000 V70 R
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Has thanked: 1836 times
- Been thanked: 1709 times
About 3 years ago I had to replace the control arms on my 93 that had the aluminium frame, but at that time Volvo did not have the ball joint or bushes available, so I fitted aftermarket (can't recall the brands (I ordered a LH and RH from the same supplier). The LH and RH were different brands as the supplier wasn't able to get the matching one from his normal supplier so sent the other. I returned it as the quality was awful and the ball joint boot didn't even have and for of retaining wire so the boot lifted.
I had to replace one of the 2 replacement ones on about 30kkm as the ball joint almost fell out. I replaced both with Blue Box for piece of mind.
I would consider Lemforder, but personally for the potential for additional work/alignment costs I go for OE. When shipping to Canada (we pay up to 100% more for OE parts) I find after shipping OE pricing are often not far enough away from aftermarket to buy the cheaper part.
On this issue it is clear that you have to go with your gut. At least the 2 bolt control arms are easy to replace.
Neil.
P.S. I still have an aluminum control arm on a shelf somewhere in the garage I think.
I had to replace one of the 2 replacement ones on about 30kkm as the ball joint almost fell out. I replaced both with Blue Box for piece of mind.
I would consider Lemforder, but personally for the potential for additional work/alignment costs I go for OE. When shipping to Canada (we pay up to 100% more for OE parts) I find after shipping OE pricing are often not far enough away from aftermarket to buy the cheaper part.
On this issue it is clear that you have to go with your gut. At least the 2 bolt control arms are easy to replace.
Neil.
P.S. I still have an aluminum control arm on a shelf somewhere in the garage I think.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold
-
matt122s
- Posts: 69
- Joined: 23 January 2015
- Year and Model: '98 V70R
- Location: Franklin, Ma.
- Been thanked: 1 time
Hi Neil,
I'm not sure if I understand you correctly, did you install the later 850 lower control arms onto your 93. Was there any modification needed? Would it work backwards as well, using an earlier aluminum control arm with replaceable components on a later 850?
Thanks, Matt
I'm not sure if I understand you correctly, did you install the later 850 lower control arms onto your 93. Was there any modification needed? Would it work backwards as well, using an earlier aluminum control arm with replaceable components on a later 850?
Thanks, Matt
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post