Right Front (USA passenger side) Axle, 6-Speed Manual - P2 S60R V70R

We love the tight, notchy Spaceball shifter that comes in the manual-equipped S60R and V70R, but two decades on from when these cars were first introduced, their unique right front axle has been discontinued by Volvo, and the relatively small VIO (number of vehicles in operation) means no one in the aftermarket has come up with a replacement...

...until now. We used our M66 swap project on our V70R as an opportunity to develop a from-scratch right side axle for these cars to fill the gap left by Volvo.

Partnering with one of our specialist axle manufacturers and using an OEM axle as a template to ensure precise dimensions, we've made a few tweaks to the OEM design appropriate for the high-power nature of these cars:

• Stronger tripod-style inner joint versus OEM-style Rzeppa ball-and-cage joint, appropriate for sporty, stiffly-sprung cars like R models with minimal ride height range of motion
  • Additional roller bearings under the tripod rollers for enhanced long-term wear characteristics and low friction
• TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) outer boot, to resist UV, heat/moisture, and cracking over time versus rubber
• Neoprene inner boot, to allow for stretch with plunge articulation
• Weld-free inner axle, with the tripod cup and stub axle machined from one piece to avoid weak points
• Heavy duty sealed carrier bearing

Whether you're thinking about doing a manual swap to your R, or if you already have a manual R that's parked and waiting for an unobtanium axle, we're doing our part to help keep these unique cars on the road.

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