Finally... P80 AWD Delta Link Rear Suspension Swap

Post by **manovlov** » 06 Aug 2021, 23:51

I didn't even know that you could separate the rear axle this way without sawing the car in 2, that's where I'm starting from. And I realize how comfortable it is to be able to work quietly from home. I think that the step that allows you to go from "newbie" to "serious" beginner mechanic is to move to a private house...

Thank you for this great tutorial, it makes you want to roll up your sleeves!

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 07 Aug 2021, 00:08

manovlov wrote: 06 Aug 2021, 23:51 I didn't even know that you could separate the rear axle this way without sawing the car in 2, that's where I'm starting from. And I realize how comfortable it is to be able to work quietly from home. I think that the step that allows you to go from "newbie" to "serious" beginner mechanic is to move to a private house...

Thank you for this great tutorial, it makes you want to roll up your sleeves!

It’s hard to believe how easily the rear suspension comes apart on these cars until you get into it. The first time I removed one of these delta link rear ends at the junkyard, I couldn’t believe how little there is to it!

RxOxBx · Post by **RxOxBx** » 12 May 2022, 19:48

Thank You for this write up…

Had my buddy Paul not sent me the link, probably never would’ve taken the task on anytime soon.

Very straightforward & a helpful bit of information for anyone looking to take this job on.

THANK YOU AGAIN!

*& yes I’m on a slanted driveway

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 12 May 2022, 20:39

RxOxBx wrote: 12 May 2022, 19:48 Thank You for this write up…

Had my buddy Paul not sent me the link, probably never would’ve taken the task on anytime soon.

Very straightforward & a helpful bit of information for anyone looking to take this job on.

THANK YOU AGAIN!

*& yes I’m on a slanted driveway

Glad I was able to help someone with this!

Post by **abscate** » 13 May 2022, 02:34

Let me guess, you just unbolted the seven rear axle bolts and pulled them out.

I hate California.

Epic story of Northeast AWD axle drop here…

viewtopic.php?p=590575&hilit=Ekaterina#p590575

Post by **abscate** » 14 May 2022, 05:42

10,000 MVS points awarded for an ingenious 10 cent (15 cent , CANADIAN) brake line clip

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 14 May 2022, 08:53

abscate wrote: 14 May 2022, 05:42 10,000 MVS points awarded for an ingenious 10 cent (15 cent , CANADIAN) brake line clip

Why thank you, I take pride in my fine zip tie craftsmanship!

RxOxBx · Post by **RxOxBx** » 07 Jul 2022, 14:49

bmdubya1198 wrote: 12 May 2022, 20:39
RxOxBx wrote: 12 May 2022, 19:48 Thank You for this write up…

Had my buddy Paul not sent me the link, probably never would’ve taken the task on anytime soon.

Very straightforward & a helpful bit of information for anyone looking to take this job on.

THANK YOU AGAIN!

*& yes I’m on a slanted driveway
Glad I was able to help someone with this!

I have some questions regarding the heat shields

Anyway you can contact me on iG???

iG @ is VolvosLocos

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 07 Jul 2022, 21:25

RxOxBx wrote: 07 Jul 2022, 14:49
I have some questions regarding the heat shields

Anyway you can contact me on iG???

iG @ is VolvosLocos

I'll shoot you a message on FB, I'm not on IG. This is Robert right?

Post by **rspi** » 25 Jul 2023, 16:20

I'm about to dive in. My son-by-law M66 swapped '99 V70R has rear suspension bushings bad and now someone hit it in the rear on the wheel and damaged the rear end even more. So here I go. I'll try to make a video. This is a Michigan vehicle so I'll edit out all of the swear words. :/