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Shadrack
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Hi All,
Apologies for yet another ARB thread.
After reading many threads on the ARB's I decided it was a worthwhile upgrade to try and get rid of the wallowing and being blown about on motorways etc.
I have to thank many on here who have posted on the subject, it was a great help to me.
Also replaced the front drop links whilst doing the job as the factory fitted pressed metal looked a bit light
The new front Bar is 26mm and rear is 30mm. (Old bar 23 front and 24 rear)
Bushes and saddles for the rear are included in the kit. Front is bushes only (Using original saddles)
The following sizes, torques etc I found within this forum;
A 14mm Spline is needed on front and a 12mm spline for the rear. (The 12mm spline bolts at rear are replaced by Allen bolts that were supplied in the kit)
Front 14mm tightened to 110nm, Drop links to 60nm. Rear Allen = 60nm and the smaller saddle 30nm. I used blue thread lock when refitting.
The front bushes had a thicker collar on one side which I discovered is fitted with the thicker towards the inner side.
I did lube the inner of all new bushes with just a little Teflon grease. H&R do say no lube required but it did help a little with installation.
It helps (but not necessary)if the vehicle is level when installing.
The ride height or the firmness/softness of the suspension was not noticeably affected by this upgrade.
The difference to the ride is really amazing, especially when I bring the speed up. It just seems planted on he road and solid on bends.
Just cant understand why the correct sized bars aren't fitted to match the balance and the weight at time of manufacture.
As I was working on a 3ton vehicle I used plenty of the correct support required by way of Axle stands. NOT just Trolley Jacks!
Once again, a big thank you to those that have posted photo's etc on the subject previously, it gave me the confidence and information to do the job myself.
Big Thank You all.
Apologies for yet another ARB thread.
After reading many threads on the ARB's I decided it was a worthwhile upgrade to try and get rid of the wallowing and being blown about on motorways etc.
I have to thank many on here who have posted on the subject, it was a great help to me.
Also replaced the front drop links whilst doing the job as the factory fitted pressed metal looked a bit light
The new front Bar is 26mm and rear is 30mm. (Old bar 23 front and 24 rear)
Bushes and saddles for the rear are included in the kit. Front is bushes only (Using original saddles)
The following sizes, torques etc I found within this forum;
A 14mm Spline is needed on front and a 12mm spline for the rear. (The 12mm spline bolts at rear are replaced by Allen bolts that were supplied in the kit)
Front 14mm tightened to 110nm, Drop links to 60nm. Rear Allen = 60nm and the smaller saddle 30nm. I used blue thread lock when refitting.
The front bushes had a thicker collar on one side which I discovered is fitted with the thicker towards the inner side.
I did lube the inner of all new bushes with just a little Teflon grease. H&R do say no lube required but it did help a little with installation.
It helps (but not necessary)if the vehicle is level when installing.
The ride height or the firmness/softness of the suspension was not noticeably affected by this upgrade.
The difference to the ride is really amazing, especially when I bring the speed up. It just seems planted on he road and solid on bends.
Just cant understand why the correct sized bars aren't fitted to match the balance and the weight at time of manufacture.
As I was working on a 3ton vehicle I used plenty of the correct support required by way of Axle stands. NOT just Trolley Jacks!
Once again, a big thank you to those that have posted photo's etc on the subject previously, it gave me the confidence and information to do the job myself.
Big Thank You all.
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