2006 V70 R Front Suspension

Post by **E Showell** » 26 Dec 2018, 15:16

I'm a little confused with the suspension set up on the 2006 V70. I see complete lower front control arms offered, but I also see control arm bushings and replaceable ball joints. So, if I can replace the control arm bushings and ball joints, why (absent accident damage) would I ever need to replace the actual from lower control arms?

Archer · Post by **Archer** » 26 Dec 2018, 16:52

Because it’s a lot easier to buy the whole control arm with bushings as opposed to removing and pressing in new ones...and it’s not that simple. I was going to do it and install Powerflex bushings in the front position, however, the metal sleeve has to be pressed out which requires a hydraulic press of and probably a jig of sorts to accommodate the curvature of the front arm. Anyhow, a new arm, Lemforder of course, is not too expensive.

Post by **jimmy57** » 26 Dec 2018, 18:11

The ball joints are on the knuckle and not part of the LCA. As mentioned, many people have no way of doing the remove and install of the bushings.

Post by **precopster** » 26 Dec 2018, 18:30

If you purchase genuine bushings and can have a garage press them in for you there is a big saving over the cost of a genuine control arm. Many garages press bushes in for the shade-tree mechanic for a few dollars.

I haven't replaced complete arms on any of our P2 vehicles. I have a small press that can handle the vertical V70/S60 bushings however it doesn't have the power for the XC90 bushings so I cut them out carefully with a hacksaw.

Post by **oragex** » 26 Dec 2018, 20:09

If you have under 120k miles the ball joints may still be good. Anyhow, go with the good brands as above. The bj is Lemforder.