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OEM vs. Aftermarket Panhard Bushings 200 1985

posted by  baduk on  Sun Jun 10 15:08 CST 2018
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I need to replace the panhard bushings on my car (1985 Volvo 240). Is it worth it to go with OEM Volvo bushings, or are aftermarket ok?

OEM Right Bushing:
https://www.ipdusa.com/products/9233/120585-panhard-bushing-right

OEM Left Bushing:
https://www.ipdusa.com/products/9232/120584-panhard-bushing-left

Aftermarket Right Bushing:
https://www.ipdusa.com/products/6738/101225-panhard-bar-bushing-rubber

Aftermarket Left Bushing:
https://www.ipdusa.com/products/6862/101185-panhard-bar-bushing-rubber








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OEM vs. Aftermarket Panhard Bushings 200 1985

posted by  RicoS on  Sun Jul 8 08:46 CST 2018
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baduk, I've been driving 240's since 1979, so, I've changed out a lot of rubber bushings. The one thing I've learned is that aftermarket rubber (including poly) is not worth installing.

My hard-won advice is to stick with the real deal Volvo parts; they'll spare you a pain-in-the-ass.

Richie (near The Burgh)








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OEM vs. Aftermarket Panhard Bushings 200 1985

posted by  dasAuto on  Tue Jun 26 13:46 CST 2018
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Aftermarket poly. bushings can be good, but the most important thing regarding any elastic (rubber,poly) is that they must fit tightly in the bore. Have seen some poly. bushings that can be pushed in by hand.That isn't tight enough. Good replacements have steel inserts through the center & steel tubes on the outside. They should need to be pressed in. A vice usually works well as a press in this instance.
Tip. A small quantity of anti seize on the body of the through bolt will greatly ease disassembly.







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