Change front ARB bushes without dropping subframe

[wisesmurf]

Hey chaps,

Wondering if it's possible to changes the the ARB bushes on the LCR without dropping the sub frame. Planning on doing the dogbone bushes this week and was considering on doing the ARB at the same time whilst I have it on stands.

Thanks

 

[nd-photo.nl]

I changed mine without dropping the sub frame (lc180 though). Loosen the ARB on both sides (from the drop links) and you should be fine (on jack stands)

 

[xDaNx]

No need to drop the subframe whatsoever, just undo the droplink to make things easier, also a pair of long-nosed molegrips to hold the clamp on with the new bush in place just whilst you get the bolt in a few turns.

 

[wisesmurf]

Would this be a good representation of the job:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?988261

It's a 19mm arb bush I need, right?

 

[xDaNx]

Yeah that's pretty much it, it's very simple, the guides make it to be harder than it is lol, long nosed molegrips will make it 100x easier.

 

[wisesmurf]

Hmm powerflex say 21mm bush, I see lots on here who say it's 19mm, which is it?

 

[wisesmurf]

Any idea on bush size, about to pull the trigger on 19mm

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[BigJase88]

If its an lcr

The arb is 19mm

They come in 2 forms - some are sleeved and some are unsleeved, the plastic sleeve causes issues and becomes brittle over time


This isnt an issue though as you simply break the sleeves off and fit 17mm bushes


Always fit 17mm for a tight fit this is how your car came from the factory

Basically any size arb fit 2mm smaller bushes



If anyone would like to contradict me i can supply photo's with electronic verniers

 

[xDaNx]

If its an lcr

The arb is 19mm

They come in 2 forms - some are sleeved and some are unsleeved, the plastic sleeve causes issues and becomes brittle over time


This isnt an issue though as you simply break the sleeves off and fit 17mm bushes


Always fit 17mm for a tight fit this is how your car came from the factory

Basically any size arb fit 2mm smaller bushes



If anyone would like to contradict me i can supply photo's with electronic verniers

I found on my LCR with the sleeves it was 21mm, I then removed them as they were cracked and falling off and the bar itself was 19mm.

 

[wisesmurf]

So much conflicting info.

 

[xDaNx]

So much conflicting info.

I found that out aswell lol, best thing to do is go measure it yourself and then get the bushes to suit.

 

[wisesmurf]

I think its accepted that the arb on the LCR is 19mm. I don't see where the 17mm comes from.

 

[wisesmurf]

These.. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=251356792885

 

[xDaNx]

These.. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=251356792885

They're the exact ones I have, as mentioned though the actual bar itself is 19mm and these will only fit if you remove the plastic collar, better off removing it anyway as it cracks, splits and causes creaking noises.

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Always measure before buying!

 

[BigJase88]

Did anybody read my post


Anyways heres pic



Arb is 19mm

And standard bushes are 17mm from the factory (as you can see the bush has stetched slightly over time but quite obviously was a 17mm bush

 

[nd-photo.nl]

I had an uprated 23mm ARB, thats why I recommend measuring it. Props to Jasc

 

[PSX]

It's very helpful if you can get hold of slightly longer bolts to help reach the other hole of the bracket whilst fitting - pinching the bracket together with the new bush in place is a bloody difficult task - and a slimline (potentially 1/4") ratchet is also useful because there's not a lot of clearance for tools.

Alex

 

[nd-photo.nl]

I used a socket wrench with builtin ratchet, space is tight yo