Was about to give up on this project as the passenger side is a real bear due to tight spaces on the upper bolt. I always look on TH-cam before a project but this time I thought no way is there going to be a video on this. Well before giving up I searched and found this video. It saved me from giving up. Thank you for this video!!!
I definitely will be! I have the lower control arm schedules for this Friday, brakes are supposed to be on the list, I do have a door panel removal tutorial, need to finish up on troubleshooting dim headlights, and a couple other things. I do have tutorials on the repairs you're doing, but I'm guessing you already know that :)
Exactly how to do it- but why go with the factory non-adjustable replacements instead of adjustable arms? Are Canadian roads bad? No thoughts of lowering it for better performance later on? The C30s handling is significantly improved lowered but negative camber is an issue if you value tire life. Go adjustable man! Great videos and keep up the good work!
Thank you :) At the moment I'm debating on what to do with the car, the adjustable arms were well over double the price than compared to the versions I installed (I still used quality replacements).
@@4DIYers hey man! Love your videos. You have helped me so many times. I am replacing these control arms on an 05 v50. I bought the adjustable ones, because the neg camber was eating up my tires. But looking at this video, you seemed to say that replacing them with the non adjustables might fix the excessive inner tire wear. I am also debating where to go for the OEM again or installing these adjustable ones. In your opinion, is there a drawback to using either set? Is it good to have adjustable ones?! I’m new to suspension work entirely. But I love the channel and how thoroughly you explain everything. It really helps. I watch each video and pause in between steps. You’re great
@@MintCorn same here with my 06 S40 T5! I could do anything on my Saabs but needed a little guide for the Volvos. Which control arms did you ultimately end up going with? The negative camber is worse on one side than the other and it’s driving me crazy lol
Good clear video, I have a C70 II with the same set-up, but my tyres are wearing badly on the inside edge, I have been told this is due to poor wheel alignment on the rear hubs, can these be adjusted to bring the alignment back where it should be ? you can see how bad the alignment is simply by looking at the car from the rear, the top of the wheel has a negative camber of about 25 mm from the vertical !
I've picked up a 2010 Volvo C30 base T5 from a private seller and the seller told me something " plastic cosmetic" from the center lower bumper is missing. Can you tell me if the front lower air guide is visible from the front? There's no honeycomb lower grill insert on this yr/model, I understand that. I've looked at stock photos front angle and compared to mine. There isn't any obvious difference. I see what looks like lines radiator & a/c compressor horizontal metal lines on stock and my own currently. I'm thinking lower front air guide but it doesn't appear to guard or protect. What am I missing? Thanks!
Can you confirm that a C70II (2011) has this same set-up suspension wise as this C30 ? I can buy adjustable control arms from PFS an online parts supplier for Volvo, Merc, and BMW, but they only advertise this part for a Volvo S40 and V50, but I thought the rear suspension on the C70 was the same as a V50 ?
The C30, S40, V50, and C70 is all the same as far as I know in this generation. You can also cross reference the control arm part numbers just to be safe.
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Was about to give up on this project as the passenger side is a real bear due to tight spaces on the upper bolt. I always look on TH-cam before a project but this time I thought no way is there going to be a video on this. Well before giving up I searched and found this video. It saved me from giving up. Thank you for this video!!!
You're very welcome, happy I was able to help!
Please keep doing C30 videos!
I have to replace my right axel, the belts and pulleys, and lube my sunroof now!
I definitely will be! I have the lower control arm schedules for this Friday, brakes are supposed to be on the list, I do have a door panel removal tutorial, need to finish up on troubleshooting dim headlights, and a couple other things. I do have tutorials on the repairs you're doing, but I'm guessing you already know that :)
Thank you! One of the last jobs I need to do on my C70.
No problem, happy to help :)
Exactly how to do it- but why go with the factory non-adjustable replacements instead of adjustable arms? Are Canadian roads bad? No thoughts of lowering it for better performance later on? The C30s handling is significantly improved lowered but negative camber is an issue if you value tire life. Go adjustable man! Great videos and keep up the good work!
Thank you :) At the moment I'm debating on what to do with the car, the adjustable arms were well over double the price than compared to the versions I installed (I still used quality replacements).
@@4DIYers The adjustable arms are all the same - manufactured by Performance Parts Sweden. Buy the unbranded ones and they're half the cost.
@@4DIYers hey man! Love your videos. You have helped me so many times. I am replacing these control arms on an 05 v50.
I bought the adjustable ones, because the neg camber was eating up my tires. But looking at this video, you seemed to say that replacing them with the non adjustables might fix the excessive inner tire wear. I am also debating where to go for the OEM again or installing these adjustable ones.
In your opinion, is there a drawback to using either set? Is it good to have adjustable ones?!
I’m new to suspension work entirely. But I love the channel and how thoroughly you explain everything. It really helps. I watch each video and pause in between steps. You’re great
@@MintCorn same here with my 06 S40 T5! I could do anything on my Saabs but needed a little guide for the Volvos. Which control arms did you ultimately end up going with? The negative camber is worse on one side than the other and it’s driving me crazy lol
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Please,make more videos of V50,thanks a lot..
This will work for v50 as well
Good clear video, I have a C70 II with the same set-up, but my tyres are wearing badly on the inside edge, I have been told this is due to poor wheel alignment on the rear hubs, can these be adjusted to bring the alignment back where it should be ? you can see how bad the alignment is simply by looking at the car from the rear, the top of the wheel has a negative camber of about 25 mm from the vertical !
Thank you! You can adjust the back suspension, but to get more adjustments, custom adjustable control arms can be installed.
I've picked up a 2010 Volvo C30 base T5 from a private seller and the seller told me something " plastic cosmetic" from the center lower bumper is missing. Can you tell me if the front lower air guide is visible from the front? There's no honeycomb lower grill insert on this yr/model, I understand that. I've looked at stock photos front angle and compared to mine. There isn't any obvious difference. I see what looks like lines radiator & a/c compressor horizontal metal lines on stock and my own currently. I'm thinking lower front air guide but it doesn't appear to guard or protect. What am I missing? Thanks!
Is there room to fit a fixed 15mm wrench instead of running an extension in regards to the bracket
If I remember correctly, I don't believe so.
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Can you confirm that a C70II (2011) has this same set-up suspension wise as this C30 ? I can buy adjustable control arms from PFS an online parts supplier for Volvo, Merc, and BMW, but they only advertise this part for a Volvo S40 and V50, but I thought the rear suspension on the C70 was the same as a V50 ?
The C30, S40, V50, and C70 is all the same as far as I know in this generation. You can also cross reference the control arm part numbers just to be safe.
@@4DIYers Yes I can confirm they are the same, as I fitted new adjustable upper control arms myself last week, and all went well, no issues.
Unless you have to think about changing the brake discs :)
Only if you're offering to pay for an upgrade ;)