back anti roll bar??
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back anti roll bar??
is it a big job to take this out to replace it also is there any easy way to change the back droplinks as mine are well siezed help much apperciated
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Re: back anti roll bar??
what makes you think you need to change the anti roll bar ?
rear droplinks are easy to change but you will need a 4 wheel allignment after doing them ..
rear droplinks are easy to change but you will need a 4 wheel allignment after doing them ..
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Re: back anti roll bar??
I'm getting confused here, which bits are we talking about?

3 are the drop links, 13 are the track arms (or they might be bananas, so long as we all know what bit we're talking about). The track arms have a special offset washer on their inner ends for setting the rear wheel alignment, but apparently if you mark them carefully before removing them and put them back in the same place it'll be ok. The drop links don't do anything apart from connect the roll bar to the hub.
Removing the roll bar looks straight forward in Haynes (doesn't it always?
) but I'm sure I've read you need to drop the fuel tank to get to the r/h clamp. Also the bolts holding the clamps on often seize and shear, are you sure you need to do this?

3 are the drop links, 13 are the track arms (or they might be bananas, so long as we all know what bit we're talking about). The track arms have a special offset washer on their inner ends for setting the rear wheel alignment, but apparently if you mark them carefully before removing them and put them back in the same place it'll be ok. The drop links don't do anything apart from connect the roll bar to the hub.
Removing the roll bar looks straight forward in Haynes (doesn't it always?

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Re: back anti roll bar??
It must be the bushes he's on about, I can't see the ARB itself failing!
Seized bolts aside it's not a bad job, you can do it with the petrol tank in situ but you'll need to remove the filler and breather hoses to gain access.
Drop links you may need to grind off, check the top stabiliser links as well; these will cause play in the wheels and shoulder wear on the tyres.
Seized bolts aside it's not a bad job, you can do it with the petrol tank in situ but you'll need to remove the filler and breather hoses to gain access.
Drop links you may need to grind off, check the top stabiliser links as well; these will cause play in the wheels and shoulder wear on the tyres.
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Re: back anti roll bar??
well ye see its just more of a ongoing project the car is off the road and i just want to replace stuff like the droplinks discs pads and i just wanted to know if it was a handlin to take it out to paint etc as mine is all rusted
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Re: back anti roll bar??
If it's surface rust I wouldn't worry. I've never heard of one rusting through!
Change the ARB bushes, drop links & top stabiliser rods, check the springs while you're under there!
Change the ARB bushes, drop links & top stabiliser rods, check the springs while you're under there!
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there

1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
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Re: back anti roll bar??
Anti roll bar bushes dont often go on a 406 .. but while your at it you mat as well .
make sure there a good quality bush tho or you will end up replacing them soon again .
make sure there a good quality bush tho or you will end up replacing them soon again .
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Re: back anti roll bar??
I've snapped two droplinks... they make clunking sounds...
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Re: back anti roll bar??
Depends on age I guess, I had to change them on both of my 406's front & rear, both P-reg D8's.Gary406 wrote:Anti roll bar bushes dont often go on a 406 .. but while your at it you mat as well .
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there

1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"