Mike-

The IPD part is for -'98 only. The '99- cars use a different design and the bushings are NOT the same. I have not seen an aftermarket replacement for the '99- as of yet. As long as your car is less than 4 years and 50k, Volvo new car warranty will replace it at no charge to you. As far as the IPD bushing for the earlier cars, I feel that it is an inferior product. It tends to walk out of the bracket, and when it is in the correct position, it transmits more noise/vibration than the OE part. I also doubt that it would function correctly in a collision. I bought my '93 with 101k, a broken timing belt and a broken torque bushing. 40k later, the bushing is still intact. I am not one to 'baby' a vehicle, but I don't abuse them either. I'm not sure why some people go through torque bushings as quickly as they do, but I think there is some form of abuse involved, based on how long mine has lasted.

Dave the Volvo Tech

'99 V70R AWD, '93 854 GLT, '82 242 DL