Control Arm job
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02-22-2018, 02:33 PM
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Control Arm job
Hello everyone! I have a few questions regarding the lower control arms on my 2006 volvo s60 with 175k miles.
I was told that it needed a few things done before I can get an alignment, which includes: both lower control arms, their respective ball joints, drivers side outer tie rod, and a new CV axle on the passenger due to a leak.
What other volvos have interchangeable parts? I was at a junkyard the other day and I found control arms on a 2005 V70, but that's a different body style car, so I wasn't sure if that would work.
Also, should I buy new parts, any good brands out there? Thanks for your help!
Update: I'm looking at this CV axle on Rock Auto and these control arms on the same site.
Update 2: almost forgot the ball joints!
I was told that it needed a few things done before I can get an alignment, which includes: both lower control arms, their respective ball joints, drivers side outer tie rod, and a new CV axle on the passenger due to a leak.
What other volvos have interchangeable parts? I was at a junkyard the other day and I found control arms on a 2005 V70, but that's a different body style car, so I wasn't sure if that would work.
Also, should I buy new parts, any good brands out there? Thanks for your help!
Update: I'm looking at this CV axle on Rock Auto and these control arms on the same site.
Update 2: almost forgot the ball joints!
Last edited by LoftiestMilk0; 02-22-2018 at 03:42 PM. Reason: Adding links to parts I'm looking at
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04-02-2018, 05:04 PM
Hello everyone! I have a few questions regarding the lower control arms on my 2006 volvo s60 with 175k miles.
I was told that it needed a few things done before I can get an alignment, which includes: both lower control arms, their respective ball joints, drivers side outer tie rod, and a new CV axle on the passenger due to a leak.
What other volvos have interchangeable parts? I was at a junkyard the other day and I found control arms on a 2005 V70, but that's a different body style car, so I wasn't sure if that would work.
Also, should I buy new parts, any good brands out there? Thanks for your help!
Check this site out,great prices FCPEURO.COM
Update: I'm looking at this CV axle on Rock Auto and these control arms on the same site.
Update 2: almost forgot the ball joints!
I was told that it needed a few things done before I can get an alignment, which includes: both lower control arms, their respective ball joints, drivers side outer tie rod, and a new CV axle on the passenger due to a leak.
What other volvos have interchangeable parts? I was at a junkyard the other day and I found control arms on a 2005 V70, but that's a different body style car, so I wasn't sure if that would work.
Also, should I buy new parts, any good brands out there? Thanks for your help!
Check this site out,great prices FCPEURO.COM
Update: I'm looking at this CV axle on Rock Auto and these control arms on the same site.
Update 2: almost forgot the ball joints!
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04-03-2018, 08:59 AM
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All of those parts that you listed are typical failure items on these cars. I replaced ALL of that stuff already myself.
I suggest NOT going with OEM control arm bushings. They don't last. I learned this the hard way.
My "new" control arms now have upgraded poly and HD bushings in them. (tighter and more responsive handling)
iPd has new "HD" ball joints that look good. Consider upgrading there too.
I suggest NOT going with OEM control arm bushings. They don't last. I learned this the hard way.
My "new" control arms now have upgraded poly and HD bushings in them. (tighter and more responsive handling)
iPd has new "HD" ball joints that look good. Consider upgrading there too.
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