Poly ARB bushes

[Christophski]

... Ok guys... how the hell do you fit the poly anti roll bar bushes? The hole in the bush is round and the ends of the arb's are not.... Is it a case of grease it up and give it a good whack??? (Wow, the amount of times I have greased it up and given it a good whack... but im getting side tracked now)

Thanks....

[irishs2]

Dont the bushes have a split on them and you just open them up over the arb.

[Christophski]

Not that ive noticed Eric but if there isnt one I will make one... They are Powerflex ones, the same as the one in your picture. Im sure a stanley knife will sort the issue out for me.

[irishs2]

I just had a look at my set for the avant, and they dont have the split. So I think I am wrong.
You just slide them over the ends over the arb., I just did it just now. Mine were 26mm.

[Error404]

They definitely used to have a split in them.
did you get the right size Chris?

[irishs2]

I thought that for the coupe, but wasnt sure, and when my "new" ones (bought 4 years ago) didnt have the split I had doubts.

Even though the ends of the arb are flat, they ends are not wider than the arb itself.

[martinws]

Mine had a greased up slit for sure. Didn't have to whack it though, just spread the slit wide n rammed it home.

[andy10v]

just spread the slit wide n rammed it home.

Poor old girl

[AndyP]

Hope he doesn't treat his women like his car!

[Christophski]

I hope I got the right ones but I'm not sure then. I measured the bar and ordered the ones I thought were the right size... It's an rs2 arb I have

[Error404]

You need 28mm ones then, you sure that's what you got mate?

[Christophski]

Umm I will need to check when i get home later... I hope I got the right ones if not it looks like a journey back to the supplier and getting the correct ones...

[Christophski]

You need 28mm ones then, you sure that's what you got mate?

I think thats the front one bud isnt it? I think the rear ones are 16mm? The Powerflex website only lists up to 16mm anyway... I already had a set a friend got me as a gift that dont fit which are the ones ive been trying. I think they are a 15mm though....

[s2driveruk]

mine on the front for the rs2 arb did have a slit in them. Not sure I'm that convinced they make much difference if i'm honest

[Error404]

Ah OK we're talking about a rear bar bush!
Can't comment then not familiar with the avant I'm afraid