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Change all bushings - worth it ? any experience ?

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. Recognized for its safety, practicality, and comfort, the XC90 is a popular vehicle around the world. The XC90 proved to be very popular, and very good for Volvo's sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North America). P2 platform.
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Re: Change all bushings - worth it ? any experience ?

Post by dikidera »

I cannot disagree with the fact that they flex. Glad that it was fixed with polyurethane.

But the poly inserts for the subframe as shown in the links I posted will definitely transfer more vibration, unless there was indeed a softer version equal or softer than the original.
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Post by chitownV »

Subframe bushings are a different story as they don’t move like suspension and the subframe holds the engine/transmission. What’s nice is that the poly subframe bushing inserts are easy to install & remove, plus affordable. This could be a try and see option to see if you like it. The suspension is more difficult to change to something else and costs much more.
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