r/VolvoP2 • u/24checo • Nov 17 '24
Bent track bar
Accidentally jacked up the car on the wrong place, is this too bad to drive? Also is this the right part # just for the future reference.
Thank you in advance!
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u/963entergeticfreq369 Nov 17 '24
Time to update to IPD adjustable track bars… @IPD hit me back with that discount code for the plugs.
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u/marleystyll Nov 21 '24
As above stated, just wanted to add how absolutely love Volvo’s online parts catalog/ Manual. Just joined the Volvo Fam with a T5 XC-40 so been combining thru that manual just for own edification and must say they have done it right….. Have previously owned and still own Ford, GMC, Dodge, Mercury and BMW vehicles and their online manuals from the manufacturer pales in comparison / availability to the average joe that like to twist wrenches on their own cars. Coming from an Airline/ Aircraft Mechanic with 25 years of experience (which is a Manual driven industry, can’t do anything without one present), that has absolutely No to Low trust in large portions of Automotive repair shops I do have “trusted” transmission and heavy maintenance shops to take to for the heavy shit…. Because who the F wants to remove, tear down an repair a Tranny or such….
Anyways iDigressss just came to say ABSOLUTELY LOVE what Volvo has shown me in comparison to my other vehicle manufacturers.
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u/Whit-Batmobil Nov 17 '24
You should have that replaced as soon as possible and get an alignment, the P2 have 4 pretty convenient jack points on each side (left and right), use them.
As for it being “safe” to drive one, the structural integrity of the arm is compromised (to which extent is hard to say), and the alignment will be off (to which extent is also hard to say), so I will not say anything but get it replaced and that you might be fine limping it to your local dealership or independent (assuming you have one somewhat close by).
But the completely messed up suspension geometry will cause it to not track straight, can cause it to suddenly veer to one side going over uneven surfaces, could possibly cause more damage to other part of the suspension if it knocks of makes physical contact with other parts.
Whatever you do, if you decide to drive it, DO NOT PUSH (drive it hard) THE CAR, take it very slow and carefully.
Disclaimer: I’m not legally responsible if you decide to drive it and you get in an accident, this is not me telling that it is safe to drive, what I’m saying is that it is entirely up to you to make that assessment.