If your Volvo doesn’t track straight down the road and you’ve had difficulty getting the front end properly aligned, the suspension bushings may be worn or broken. Clunking sounds when driving on rough or graveled roads, squeaking noises over railroad tracks or intersections are also key indicators of bushing problems. Front-end shakes, clunks and squeals come from excessive play in worn bushings and can cause misalignment and dangerous handling when driving. It is also terribly hard on your tires. Take a quick look; you’ll be able to tell if the problem is bushing deterioration or another problem. If it’s bushings, you’ll see cracks in the edges of the rubber. If you’re unfamiliar with how your Volvo’s suspension works and what to look for, make an appointment to have it inspected by your local Volvo specialist or give us a call as our staff is well trained in diagnosing Volvo suspension problems and we’ll be glad to steer you in the right direction.

We carry original rubber style bushings and heavy duty polyurethane bushings for most models. See kit descriptions for more info.

1. Subkit contains strut rod bushings and washers only (the most common failure).

2. Full kit contains polyurethane strut rod bushings with all others in rubber.

3. Subkit with polyurethane bushings for strut rods.

(1) MS8K0036 utilizes a much iMSroved polyurethane bushing in six key locations.

(2) If lower rear bushing is a butterfly shape with rubber outside, use MS8K0039. If in doubt, call for assistance.

(3) MS8K0042 and MS8K0043 are available with H.D. polyurethane for the torque rod at both ends. To order the polyurethane kit, use part MS8K0042P or MS8K0043P.

(4) Fits all 700 +900 series excluding 760+960 sedans 1988 and newer or 940SE which have independent rear suspension. Does not include front rod end bushing.

(5) All bushings in this kit are Poly.

Trailing Rod Bushing Tool

Why is it that the bushing that fails the most often on the 200 series suspension is the one that requires a special tool to service? Now you can be the first in your neighborhood to have your own trailing arm bushing tool. Everyone you know who owns a 200 series will suddenly become your best friend. Replacing the lower rear trailing arm bushing is almost impossible without this tool. We have heard of people using a cutting torch to burn the old bushing out and a few other creative attempts, but it is generally accepted by Volvo owners that the factory-style bushing tool is the only way to do the job safely and efficiently. This normally means taking your Volvo to the dealer, as the factory tool is very expensive. Now available at an affordable do-it-yourself price, this tool is built specifically to extract and install the lower rear trailing arm bushing on all 240 and 260 series Volvos 1975 to 1993. Comes with detailed instructions.

We carry original rubber style bushings and heavy duty polyurethane bushings for most models. See kit descriptions for more info.