P80 swaybar bushings 9173983

[erikv11]

There is a recent thread by a MVS member who claims you can replace the sway-bar without dropping the sub-frame.

Neil.

Any way to find this post Neil ?

Manov

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=94594

[scot850]

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=94594

Not much in there but may be a guide.

Neil.

[Cookeh]

The aforementioned PartsForVolvo items (and even cheaper aftermarket items sourced through eBay) are used extensively here in the UK. I've never heard a bad word about them, as long as you keep them lubricated. As with any polybush they will squeak if dry.

All four of the local Volvo specialist garages Ive visited use and recommend them. They are even recommended by a group who specialises in tuning Volvos for track.

[FireFox31]

IPD say you should re-grease the poly-bushes every 6 months but to do so requires dropping the rear of the sub-frame to access the bolts and re-torque.

What's the procedure to grease poly bushes? If it really requires dropping the subframe every 6 months or 6k miles (cited elsewhere), then it seems a better value to buy the OEM sway bar with the bushes vulcanized in place for a long, maintenance free life.

[scot850]

That is my view as well. The difference is the standard 'R' has a 21mm diameter sway-bar v's the IPD at 25mm. You use a marine grease to coat the bushes. So I didn't have to remove the I used Energy Suspension poly-bushes and their clamps which had a built in grease nipple so you can grease the bushes more easily. There are those that love them and then those like me that really can't be bothered with all the hassle.

Neil.

[manovlov]

my rubbers are original and it will be time to change them. So, I'm also going back to OEM...