Bushes, Can they only be bought from Volvo?

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Bushes, Can they only be bought from Volvo?

Post by gltease » Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:47 am

Hello Everyone, Are Wishbone bushes only available from Volvo or can they be purchased from local parts stores? Or should I just fit Volvo?


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Post by Brasco » Mon Jun 26, 2006 12:13 pm

They're quite expense from Volvo and a pig to fit so most people have gone to Braydon's to get the whole wishbone, works out better value for money. It's about £90 for the pair, delivered. I think the bushes from volvo are around £15 each.

Here's Braydon's website.

http://www.volvocarparts.co.uk/contact_braydon.asp
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Post by Amonra » Tue Jun 27, 2006 6:57 am

i have just bought all the bushes for front and rear, and not from Volvo. take a look at this
http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum/vi ... 24&start=0

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Post by JohnTurbo » Sat Jul 08, 2006 9:37 pm

Amonra!! £300!! You're crazy but i love it.
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Post by Amonra » Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:33 am

yep, but that did include a clutch kit and four discs and brake pads.

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