Ok folks. Just did the install on my '21 T6 Momentum plus. I have a few on ramps and highway transitions to test and there was a NOTICABLE difference in steering at speed (especially in Polestar mode). Literally no roll at all.

Ordered everything from @rileyvolvo on this forum (who we're absolutely AMAZING FYI). Install took me literally 5 minutes. It's 3 10mm bolts on each tower and then the 4 13mm bolts for the bar. I removed 2 tower bolts, bolted the new mount to one of them, then undid the 3rd bolt and swung the mount in place and snugged up all 3. Literally took like 2 minutes per tower. Once both attachments were on I put the bar in place and mounted the 4 securing bolts. Aligned the bar as best to the middle as possible and snugged them down. DONE.

One of the best bang for your buck upgrades especially if you get parts on a GREAT deal. Have at it!!!

Parts:
32207453 - Bar mount,
32207454 -Bar mount
32207448 - Bar,
987515 x 4 - 4 flange screws

Tools:
10mm socket (extension helpful)
13mm socket (bar screws)

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Ugh, now this makes me want to buy it for my 21 T6 haha

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Just do it. Wait for a great sale and contact Riley and order from them. Peer pressure is good pressure right? Hahahah

 

Does anyone knows if it wil fit / work on a 2017 XC90 T6 Inscription?

 

@rileyvolvo can confirm based on your VIN as can the website.

 

great…thanks for the write up! Will be installing mine in next day or two

 

Cool! Do you have the standard spring setup or air suspension? I haven't popped the hood to see if it's even possible, but wondering if there's any advantage to this with the air suspension I have on my XC60... I imagine less body/frame flex is still a plus in corners regardless of the suspension.

 

I have the standard I believe but stability is never bad, especially for the price. I think the bigger cars benefit obviously more than a smaller car would but that's just my opinion

 

Just curious-does the brace have any negative effects, such as more vibration on rough pavement for example?

 

Nothing like that at all. In fact I changed it last night and my wife took it to work today on her usual route of highway and neighborhood roads. It was also raining a little bit. Her feedback was a dramatic and noticeable difference and that's saying something.

 

Installed! As you said was a piece of cake…took me 10 minutes because I dropped a bolt in the engine compartment and had to bang on the belly pan for 5 min before the bolt fell out. Don’t expect any noticeable results but will post if there are any

 

Now I regret not purchasing this when you posted about it during their big sale!

 

I'm sure there will be more opportunities in the future. Now that you know it's what you want all you have to do is wait for the right moment. LOL

I'm upset myself because I thought I put mud flaps in my order and I guess I forgot. LOL

 

Where do you get these? I don't seem them on Volvo's website(at least not on any obvious area) and Polestar's website only lists their cars.

Found them on vivaperformace and such.

 

You can also order them direct from the dealer which is what I did. They were an unbelievable price.

 

If anyone is wondering, this fit my ‘18 T6 momentum. Installed last week after taking advantage of the Riley sale.

 

How would you describe the difference? Is it noticable and what does it do? Anyone tried it with air suspension?

 

Yea, I’ve got it with air & 21’s. No noticeable difference but haven’t really run it hard yet.

On other vehicles where I’ve installed a strut brace (mostly older bmw’s), the biggest difference was in reduced cowl shake over bigger bumps and better/more responsive turn-in, which in turn would make the steering feel sharper. Also slightly reduced bump-steer mid-corner.

 

I have standard (non-air) suspension and 22’s on my T6 Momentum. Not very noticeable but I’m happy with the very slightly more “connected” feel - feels a little less floaty but it’s still a boat lol.

 

I bought the kit and will install in the next few days.

1. does anyone knows what would be the adequate torque for the 10 screws / nuts involved? (Are the any detailed instructions from Volvo which specifies the torque on the bar screws or at least on the already present nuts?)

Edited for the answer: The specified torque on the front shock absorber bearing to Body to fix the Bar Mounts, is 24 Nm

2. what would be some good maneuvers to perform before and after to better feel any differences post install?

thanks for any help.

regards,
Daniel

 

I bought the kit and will install in the next few days.

1. does anyone knows what would be the adequate torque for the 10 screws / nuts involved? (Are the any detailed instructions from Volvo which specifies the torque on the bar screws or at least on the already present nuts?)

2. what would be some good maneuvers to perform before and after to better feel any differences post install?

thanks for any help.

regards,
Daniel

Your best bet would be to check the torque of the bolts that are currently in place and just match that.

Essentially any hard turning at speed will make a difference. Whether it's right hand turns or like an on-ramp or curve. You should feel the body roll reduce and there will be a little more stability while turning.

 

Thank you!

 

Will this tower brace work on both xc60 and xc90? Google only shows these part numbers for the xc60..

 

Yes

 

Did anyone use / is any thread lock recommend on the 10 nuts/bolts?

Which one?

 

Nope.

 

Thread locker isn't really necessary for any of the nuts or bolts.

 

@rileyvolvo is having their super sale again - 15% off + free shipping + just got mine for like $230'ish. See here: (2) July 4th SALE! Up to 46% off Volvo Parts and Accessories! FREE SHIPPING | SwedeSpeed - Volvo Performance Forum

Now I think I'll have a minimum justification for my 2 polestar badges - one is for the software, the other's for the hardware

 

I was doing test drives between installing the bar and removing it and ended up stripping the thread in one of the bar mounts. Just doesn't want to go in anymore. I was hand tightening the bolt when it happened, so be careful, that thread is pretty soft.

 

When taking them off I measured a torque which I believe it was about 40 NM or less on the suspension bolts

I put 40NM in all bolts when tightening up all 6 of the suspension bolts and the 4 bar mount bolts.

Edited the above. The correct torque, as per Volvo specification for the front shock absorber bearing to Body to fix the Bar Mounts, is 24 Nm

 

Have had mine sitting in a box for 2 months and finally got it installed! I'm not usually a wrench turner and, even though this was simple, thanks to @NordstromJunkie, @dgomes and everyone else here for the instructions, pics, and info. Thanks @rileyvolvo for the sale which made this a no-brainer!

Did it in 30mins because I'm a noob

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I am looking at picking up a 2018-2019 XC90 and this looks like a great upgrade. Out of curiosity, is this a specific XC90 Polestar item, or repurposed from other models? I am having a hard time finding any Polestar support, aside from the Accessories on volvocars.

 

I ordered from here even though it's currently on back order - Polestar Front Strut Tower Brace, Volvo XC60/XC90 - ViVA Performance So it's a Polestar branded brace made to fit XC60/XC90.

 

I did this upgrade on my 2017 xc90 T6 Momentum Plus. It was easy as everyone mentioned. It bolted up perfectly fine and with Riley Volvo's sale on Labor day, it was $239 shipped. I'll test drive the car tomorrow and see how it changes.

The left tower attach plate was on back order for over a month, but I just got it today and was able to finish the install in 10min with my impact gun.

 

I did this upgrade on my 2017 xc90 T6 Momentum Plus. It was easy as everyone mentioned. It bolted up perfectly fine and with Riley Volvo's sale on Labor day, it was $239 shipped. I'll test drive the car tomorrow and see how it changes.

The left tower attach plate was on back order for over a month, but I just got it today and was able to finish the install in 10min with my impact gun.

My order was also on backorder, but now scheduled to arrive this coming Tuesday. I didn't not however, get the Labor Day deal.

 

At best, the tower brace will slightly reduce cowl shake over bumps and maybe give a little better turn in. All it’s doing is reducing the chassis flex in the front end. Body roll should be unaffected, though it may feel reduced by the sharper turn in.

Still worth the money (esp on a Riley’s sale), but don’t expect anything revolutionary.