3B S2 ARB Drop links?

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  • andys2
    S2Forum Fanatic
    • Dec 2003
    • 61

    #1

    3B S2 ARB Drop links?

    Can anyone tell me where i can source these from as i have just spoke to german and swedish and GPC and they say they dont stock them. Is this the right term for them or are they called ARB arms etc. Maybe a case on main dealer?.....
  • s2driveruk
    Super Moderator
    • Jul 2003
    • 12696
    • Country: England

    #2
    I have purchased both front and rears from gsf before....? I'll try and dig up the part numbers....
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    1992 3b S2 Coupe

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    • s2driveruk
      Super Moderator
      • Jul 2003
      • 12696
      • Country: England

      #3
      its listed on their website:

      42468 ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD-FR ACOUPQ 8/89 > 19.75

      Quote the number 42468 and see what they come up with. Failing that you can always quote the Audi part number as they can cross ref that normally too

      HTH

      David
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      • andys2
        S2Forum Fanatic
        • Dec 2003
        • 61

        #4
        Cheers, i think that would be a big help.

        Andy

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        • andys2
          S2Forum Fanatic
          • Dec 2003
          • 61

          #5
          Drop links....bingo

          Part numbers really do help don't they? I have just phoned BACK G&S and they now have them in stock @ £19.75 each + VAT. I suppose its not worth being cheap and changing the one though is it?

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          • s2driveruk
            Super Moderator
            • Jul 2003
            • 12696
            • Country: England

            #6
            Andy,

            yep!

            i'd do the front and rear in pairs, you can normally tell if they need doing cos you'll have front and rear end creaking through the suspension, if i remember especially at low speed. Dead easy to change though might be worth soaking the current ones in something to make it easier to get them off. Should make things a bit tighter and the steering feel better too

            HTH

            David
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            1992 3b S2 Coupe

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            • pjeast73
              S2Forum Enthusiast
              • Feb 2004
              • 144

              #7
              I'm not too sure - but I think Tim (QRSport) 'imsatim' on here does adjustable ones of these.
              don't shoot me if I am wrong but I think i recall a conversation with Tim and he mentioned these

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              • porkkis
                S2Forum Extremist
                • Aug 2003
                • 1994
                • Country: Finland

                #8
                Adjustable links? Why in earth?
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                • andys2
                  S2Forum Fanatic
                  • Dec 2003
                  • 61

                  #9
                  Cheers Guys, the forum does it once again.....

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                  • 90quattrocoupe
                    S2Forum Maniac
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 771
                    • Country: United States

                    #10
                    Originally posted by porkkis
                    Adjustable links? Why in earth?

                    You use the adjutable links to eliminate preload in the ARB. The ARB should be final mounted to the links with the car on the deck or ramp. This way the bar does not hang. The adjustable link allows you to set the ends so they just slide into the mounting holes without having to put load on the bar, to get the holes lined up. Preload.

                    Also, install with person in the drivers seat. Just like with an alignment.

                    Greg
                    They can have my car when they pry my cold dead fingers from the steering wheel.

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                    • NoNonsense
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                      • Apr 2004
                      • 673
                      • Home: Italy Current: United States

                      #11
                      Originally posted by 90quattrocoupe
                      You use the adjutable links to eliminate preload in the ARB. The ARB should be final mounted to the links with the car on the deck or ramp. This way the bar does not hang. The adjustable link allows you to set the ends so they just slide into the mounting holes without having to put load on the bar, to get the holes lined up. Preload.

                      Also, install with person in the drivers seat. Just like with an alignment.

                      Greg
                      I couldn't have said it better myself...I paid dearly for a one-off custom made set for my car. It's worth every penny, though! The difference in handling (especially at the limit) is u-n-b-e-l-i-e-v-a-b-l-e.
                      Joe "NoNonsense"
                      axis motorsport
                      joe@axismotorsport.com

                      "At the end of the game, the king and the pawn go back in the same box."

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                      • caterpillar
                        S2Forum Fiend
                        • Jun 2004
                        • 2480

                        #12
                        do you have pics on them customlinks????

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                        • 4WheelDrifter
                          S2Forum Zealot
                          • Oct 2004
                          • 5773
                          • Country: Devon

                          #13
                          Any bushes I've tryed from GSF I wouldn't use again. They don't seem to last. I prefer my stealer anyway. Genuine parts do seem to be better. I'm sure adjustable ones would be good. Another item for the wishlist.
                          Last edited by 4WheelDrifter; 20 January 2005, 22:38. Reason: vital missing letters (as usual!)
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                          • Doug_RS2
                            S2Forum Possessed
                            • Jul 2003
                            • 3847
                            • Home: Scotland Current: England

                            #14
                            I made custom droplinks as I used a front 20V ARB on the rear. It just so happens they are adjustable - not that they needed adjusted - if you need to tensionthe ARB, you should really look into what is not true on your suspension first.

                            Custom droplinks don't cost too much to make. Get standard metal ones. cut a bit out he centre shaft - thread the 2 ends - get an internally threaded bar and you have just made your own - easy. Or you can buy the ends and make a fully custom one.
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                            • Lee
                              S2Forum Extremist
                              • Jul 2003
                              • 1512
                              • Country: United Kingdom

                              #15
                              like those rubber boots Doug. Can you email me the PN?
                              1995 S2 Avant with some upgrades

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