I've always been a firm believer that it is foolish to use aftermarket parts - false economy.

The bushings I wrote about are original Volvo parts right from Tasca. Perhaps I should say, allegedly authentic Volvo. I hate to be so cynical, but when I read about counterfeit chemotherapy drugs and crayons laced with lead I realize that anything is possible - for a buck.

I didn't use a wrap-around to measure them, but just measuring for major and minor diameters (being stamped, they aren't exactly circular) and comparing left to right, I found the left bushings to be .009-.010 in. smaller on the OD than the right ones.

I have some new ones coming from Tasca. I have a feeling I might end up popping in right handed bushings on both sides just to get the necessary interference fit; most likely if the 3 i received are not sized correctly the other 30,000 aren't either.