94 Volvo 850 T5 - Time to replace rear suspension bushings?

[Ozark Lee]

If the end links are the only thing getting changed an alignment is highly advisable but it shouldn't be off a ton if it was OK before they wore out. Any time the bushings are changed an alignment is essential since they are where the rear toe in is set in the first place.

...Lee

[Volvofan94]

Quick update....the car was able to get aligned yesterday and it made a difference with handling and tracking. Though it didn't fix the tire rub, unfortunately.

The rear tires continue to rub when I go into turns and pull into driveways. I should mention the car isn't carrying a heavy load when this happens. My next thing to check would be the rear sway bar itself. The car continues to have the swaying feeling when going down the interstate, but it seems to be less noticeable after the alignment. Would the rear sway bar be causing the issue? If so, how would you visually test it?

I would like to rule out the rear sway bar as a culprit because a sale is going on this weekend. In case I need to buy a kit.

Below is a picture of the right tire rub.

Right Rear tire rub mark

-volvofan94

[RussB]

Maybe your tires are just too big for your car? Is it lowered?

[Volvofan94]

The car isn't lowered. It's at the normal factory ride height. I think the springs in the rear may be overload springs too.