ARB Links
ARB Links
Just a quick one...
My 1994 Cav has the horrible push on ARB links that are a nightmare to fit, is it possible to fit the earlier bolt on versions for ease as one of mine is ok but counting the days until I break the other one..
My 1994 Cav has the horrible push on ARB links that are a nightmare to fit, is it possible to fit the earlier bolt on versions for ease as one of mine is ok but counting the days until I break the other one..
Free Parking is a bonus, leaving my Cav in a carbon dust filled carpark is not.....
Re: ARB Links
You would have to change the whole antiroll bar to suit the other style drop links. Theres no way you could modify the original roll bar to make them fit.
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Cheers Dan...
No biggy was just an idea as the push on ones are a nightmare to fit tbh, myself and a mate spent ages putting last one on..
No biggy was just an idea as the push on ones are a nightmare to fit tbh, myself and a mate spent ages putting last one on..
Free Parking is a bonus, leaving my Cav in a carbon dust filled carpark is not.....
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I think the subframe may have been changed because your should have the bolt on with ball joints..
I looked at modding these and think there is a way
I looked at modding these and think there is a way
....with a brew and my favourite biscuits.
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I am aware it has had a front end impact many years before I bought it and found lots of issues like the n/s brake caliper was the wrong size for the spec of the vehicle so have to wonder..
Is the ARB a different size?? Atleast this way I could check as I have a set of bolt on ARB drop links sat in my parts boxes somewhere
Is the ARB a different size?? Atleast this way I could check as I have a set of bolt on ARB drop links sat in my parts boxes somewhere
Free Parking is a bonus, leaving my Cav in a carbon dust filled carpark is not.....
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Re: ARB Links
You can fit the later bolt on anti roll bar.
You need the ARB and the brackets that hold it in place . you'll need to lower the subframe though to get access. At least, it looks like you will.
You need the ARB and the brackets that hold it in place . you'll need to lower the subframe though to get access. At least, it looks like you will.
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Hmmmm well next time its in the air I shall have a poke around, next job is the MOT this wednesday so fingers crossed as am aware of a problem or two but MOT doesnt actually expire til January 13th so a while to get jobs sorted...
Free Parking is a bonus, leaving my Cav in a carbon dust filled carpark is not.....
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May as well get them sorted if you're aware of them and they could cause a failure.Mikebmth wrote:Hmmmm well next time its in the air I shall have a poke around, next job is the MOT this wednesday so fingers crossed as am aware of a problem or two but MOT doesnt actually expire til January 13th so a while to get jobs sorted...
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Anti roll bar is a pain to replace working on the floor, but no bother on a lift. The earlier links aren't bad if you use the right technique Mike. Cut the old one off. When fitting the new use washing up liquid, lots of it and nothing else! Push and twist, without stopping, because once you stop it's difficult to get it moving again. They actually go on quite easily if you get the motion right.
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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Good advice there regarding not stopping, never thought that.
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I learnt the hard way too, lol. Biggest no no is grease, which is what everybody thinks of first. The grease doesn't help, it just makes the rubber swell. Washing up liquid however is a brilliant lubricant.
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"