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Any Long Term Poly Bushing Users? 200

I have a 93 240 which has reached the point (160 Kmi.) at which I might as well replace all the suspension rubber, front and rear. In my experience, if I do not do it all at this point, shortly I will have to revisit the underside of the car.

Since the last time I redid a 240 from stem to stern, polyurethane suspension bushings have become readily available. My gut is telling me to just use original equipment Volvo parts throughout, but I cannot ignore what I've seen of polyurethane in industrial applications.

So, does anyone have any feedback on poly suspension bushings with 100K - 150K of real world miles on them?

Thanks, one and all,

Rich








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    Any Long Term Poly Bushing Users? 200

    I did full poly, HD bils, lowering springs, IPD sways, Adjustable torque and panhard rod over 70,000 miles ago on my '88 240. It rides like the day I put all of it on. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

    Know that you will have a little more road noise and feel. I'm guessing I'll get 150,000 - 200,000 miles out of this set-up. Anybody?








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      Any Long Term Poly Bushing Users? 200

      I would think that 150 to 200k is very attainable. At that time, we'll be faced with the decision whether or not to go through the effort on such a high mileage car, but I'll bet there will be those of us who don't give it a second thought. Safe motoring to all.








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    Any Long Term Poly Bushing Users? 200

    The only bushings that might need replaced are the front suspensions rear control arm, rear suspensions torque rod and trailing arm bushings. Other bushings rarely go bad or do so at much higher mileage.

    I would and do use poly on the control arm and torque rods and use Boge rubber on the trailing arm. This use of poly does not affect ride or noise quality. I have done this on five 240's the oldest has been in service for 4 years with no problems.
    Dan








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    Any Long Term Poly Bushing Users? 200

    I've got 117k mi. on my highest mileage car with SuperPro poly bushings at this time. I've got no complaints with them at all. They do ride somewhat stiffer than stock rubber, and therefore transmit more road noise and are a bit more harsh overall, but I like the feel of the car much more. I reach for the poly bushing catalogs for all of my suspension and accessory bushing applications on my 5 Volvos.







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