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  1. #11
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    Feb 2010
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    I bought OE VOLVO arms for both cars when they needed them...

    The job takes hours, it requires an alignment when done, which costs both $$ and time, so doing it again is very expensive.

    Saving a few $$ on this job by NOT getting OE arms is a false economy.
    Current Fleet:
    2016 Tundra Crewmax 4WD 1794
    2005 MB S600 (130K, Michelin AS4, HPL 0W40)
    2005 MB SL600 (58K Michelin AS4, Mobil 1 0W40)
    2004 V70R (147K, six speed M66, HPL 5W40)
    2004 XC90 (247K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-XC (300K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-T5 (230K, IPD bars, Bilsteins)
    2001 V70-T5 (125K, IPD downpipe, cat back and other mods)
    1932 Packard Sedan (straight 8, dual sidemounts, original paint and interior, Shell Rotella 15W40)

  2. #12
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    Devon PA
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    Quote Originally Posted by men2be View Post
    At Mevotech we say: Fix it once and fix it right! For more than 30 years Mevotech has been helping people make the best auto parts decisions by offering top quality products, great coverage, and industry leading customer support. Today, more people than ever have benefited from the Mevotech advantage. If you haven’t already tried Mevotech then do yourself and your customers a favour – find out why Mevotech is the best choice in the industry.
    performance
    Mevotech isn’t just another aftermarket brand. Our products are designed starting with OEM specifications and then identifying, researching, and innovating in areas where we can make improvements. You can rest assured that our parts will perform and fit your application. Mevotech’s exceptional quality control and assessment process checks products at multiple points to ensure our parts meet or exceed OEM specifications.
    design
    Mevotech takes design seriously and is constantly evolving our products to make them function better and make your job easier. All Mevotech parts are Engineered in Canada and designed in-house in our North America headquarters. With Mevotech you’ll never get reboxed parts from other manufacturers – you’ll just get the best, original Mevotech parts.
    Please, spare us the bull crap
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    2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak, 112K miles. My daily driver and GORGEOUS
    2000 V70R wife's. Won't sell, now at 148K miles !! and still (almost) perfect.
    2000 S70 GLT SE with 29,000 miles!!! A time capsule, V70R front bumper, Volans, etc. SOLD!!! (I Will regret selling this!)

  3. #13
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Ohio
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    Geeze....I actually went with OEM from FCP Euro.

  4. #14
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    Devon PA
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    You just said this:

    Thanks JRL! I knew what you meant. I ordered the Mevotech from RockAuto. Hope they are good. Could not find any reviews....on those. Too mant mixed reviews on Meyle

    NOT OEM
    All emails please use: jrl1194 (at) aol.com

    2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak, 112K miles. My daily driver and GORGEOUS
    2000 V70R wife's. Won't sell, now at 148K miles !! and still (almost) perfect.
    2000 S70 GLT SE with 29,000 miles!!! A time capsule, V70R front bumper, Volans, etc. SOLD!!! (I Will regret selling this!)

  5. #15
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    Oct 2011
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    Northshore - Great Lakes
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    Quote Originally Posted by Astro14 View Post
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    Saving a few $$ on this job by NOT getting OE arms is a false economy.
    5* !
    2001 V70XC +204k miles/ XeMODeX/ Pirelli 12/32"/ Duracell 48/ MOBIL-3309/ Pennzoil EURO 5W-40/ Great Lakes

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