Rear suspension questions before rebuild

[Daveliz99]

Hello,

I have a 2001 Volvo V70 2.4T with 244k miles. I am about to start a suspension rebuild, front and rear. I’ve got almost all my parts and have a few questions for the rear.

I bought the rear control arm bushing kit from FCP. Here’s a link to review it.


https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... shingkitp2

So about those delta links, does this kit come with a replacement bushing for that or do I need to buy the whole link?

I also bought shocks and mounts for the rear, is there anything else that isn’t included in that kit? Believe it or not, 95% of it is still original, so I consider it all suspect and want to try to replace it all at once while I have the money.

Do any or all of these bushings require a special press or tool? I’m aware of the 2 arm press for the delta links...are there any more special ones I’ll need?

Also, out of curiosity, I noticed on a Volvo parts site that it listed several different spring choices for P2’s. Does anyone know the differences and in particular if I could switch to a different factory spring and effectively lower the car, even just a little?

Thank you all very much
Dave

[abscate]

That kit doesn't have the Delta links, but I don't think your 2001 uses them. Deltas were on the P80 chassis, and are lots of fun to remove

[Daveliz99]

Thank you abscate. Not quite sure where all the bushings in the kit go yet, so I’m still doing some reading before I get started.

So since I don’t need those, will that kit complete the job? And will I need special tools made or rented?

In addition to the kit, I also have rear sway bar end links on hand, rear shocks and shock mounts, and an IPD sway bar back ordered but on the way. I wanna get it all while I have the money, so assuming no metal is bent or damaged, will I need to purchase any other parts before I start?

And thank you again for freely sharing your hard earned experience to make life easier for the rest of us.