My anti roll bar snapped at the end because of the rust and I was afraid I'm gonna have to drop the entire subframe but seeing this video gave me hopes that I might avoid it. I will try this once my new anti roll bar arrives. Thank you!
The official Vauxhall TIS workshop manual says to use red rubber grease on the bushes. Over time copper grease will soften the bushes you have fitted. TIS also specifically states that the subframe to body bolts SHOULD NOT be removed or replaced with an impact gun. Doing it that way you run the risk of breaking the threaded inserts that those bolts go into out of their housings. But all credit to you for tackling it, I use a mobile scissor lift and can get the car a lot higher and it's still not easy.
Yes, I'd have used rubber grease too. My new ones are in front of me as I write, and I couldn't see how anyone could possibly get the brackets over them without lube (which Haynes says not to use anywhere on them). Not lubricating the bushes and bar seems insane to me.
Ahh found this vid of u when searching about arb bushes. 1 day !! Ive just spent 2 days fitting new polyurethane bushes to my CLK. When i removed the 4 bolts on the bush clamps 1 snapped ! Subsequently discovered that the treads all got stripped when i removed tbe bolts !! So had to put nuts at the other end, which was a complete @#%* ! I still cleaned, painted the bar and new drop links like yourself !!
Hi mate couple of questions. I have a mazda 3 and I hear the anti-roll bar is 18mm at the rear. However, all the rear bush sizes on the web state they are 14mm so I am confused as to whether the part is likely to fit or not ? As I see at 17:00 in your video the is quite a large gap when you put the bushing on . Did this close up when you installed the clamps ? Thanks
Do NOT grease the bushings, and especially NOT with copper grease! You'll get nothing but problems, and the copper particles will destroy the rubber. Further, copper grease is NOT a lubricant, it's used as an anti-seize.
Don't want to make you feel bad but the mechanic on the AutoDoc video completely replaces one bush in around 3 minutes - including wheel removal / replacement.
@@GeorgeAusters cheers. I only ask about the diameter because I tried fitting them myself and the whole for the bushes wouldn’t fit round the anti roll bar. I couldn’t even bolt the anti roll bar down with them on so I had to leave the old ones on
What the hell did I just watch? Talk about over egging the pudding! Or...remove clamp, slip on bush replace clamp! Absolute waste of time spray painting. Unless you are replacing the anti roll bar in its entirety, there is no reason to have done any of this.
What the hell did I just read? Talk about over egging the pudding! Absolute waste of time reading. Always someone who thinks they are the best at car mechanics. There is no reason to read any of this.....
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My anti roll bar snapped at the end because of the rust and I was afraid I'm gonna have to drop the entire subframe but seeing this video gave me hopes that I might avoid it. I will try this once my new anti roll bar arrives. Thank you!
Excellent demonstration, well done. Thanks
Patience pays off good job, keeps the vehicle safe and also keeps the value on a well maintained condition 😀
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Well done young man. You should be proud of yourself. All the best for your future.
I've been waiting for this video, only the easy ones are on YT, my saab 93 is the same ISH set up, may want your alignment checked! good job!
The official Vauxhall TIS workshop manual says to use red rubber grease on the bushes. Over time copper grease will soften the bushes you have fitted. TIS also specifically states that the subframe to body bolts SHOULD NOT be removed or replaced with an impact gun. Doing it that way you run the risk of breaking the threaded inserts that those bolts go into out of their housings. But all credit to you for tackling it, I use a mobile scissor lift and can get the car a lot higher and it's still not easy.
Yes, I'd have used rubber grease too.
My new ones are in front of me as I write, and I couldn't see how anyone could possibly get the brackets over them without lube (which Haynes says not to use anywhere on them). Not lubricating the bushes and bar seems insane to me.
Judging your final reaction, I don’t want to tackle this job anymore 😅
Ahh found this vid of u when searching about arb bushes. 1 day !! Ive just spent 2 days fitting new polyurethane bushes to my CLK. When i removed the 4 bolts on the bush clamps 1 snapped ! Subsequently discovered that the treads all got stripped when i removed tbe bolts !! So had to put nuts at the other end, which was a complete @#%* !
I still cleaned, painted the bar and new drop links like yourself !!
Nightmare!
@@GeorgeAusters as u know its only a pain/ nightmare if u think its a pain !! The pain goes away when u successfully do the job !!
Excellent video young man. Thanks
epic mate , epic I love it a really good effort you should be proud of yourself.
Cheers👍🏻
Hi mate couple of questions.
I have a mazda 3 and I hear the anti-roll bar is 18mm at the rear. However, all the rear bush sizes on the web state they are 14mm so I am confused as to whether the part is likely to fit or not ? As I see at 17:00 in your video the is quite a large gap when you put the bushing on . Did this close up when you installed the clamps ? Thanks
Cheers for this, time to try it out on thee Astra 🤞🏼
Good luck mate👍🏻
Hey George thank you for this. enjoy the video I learned a lot to do with the car instead of taking auto mechanic😉💪🚗
Thanks Ricky. Truly appreciate it man!
Hi, Can you replace bushes without dropping sub frame , your thoughts please. Thanks
Awesome video what impact wrench you using small but powerful
Do NOT grease the bushings, and especially NOT with copper grease! You'll get nothing but problems, and the copper particles will destroy the rubber. Further, copper grease is NOT a lubricant, it's used as an anti-seize.
Don't want to make you feel bad but the mechanic on the AutoDoc video completely replaces one bush in around 3 minutes - including wheel removal / replacement.
No chance
Guy does say he's never done it before and the autodoc videos are set up to make it look quick.
Ive done a set i feel your pain mate
How did you remove the anti roll bar? Without remove the subframe or exhaust?
Lower subframe down
I know it's an old vid but did these on an astra today proper wrestling match wtf like
Yeah a nightmare on these vauxhalls
mate have you got a link to the brackets and bolt please im having trouble finding any thanks dennis
Thanks for the video. What was the diameter of the ARB bushes? Where do you get them from
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EBay I believe
@@GeorgeAusters do you know the diameter of them
@@GeorgeAusters cheers. I only ask about the diameter because I tried fitting them myself and the whole for the bushes wouldn’t fit round the anti roll bar. I couldn’t even bolt the anti roll bar down with them on so I had to leave the old ones on
What is the andicators that make u change the antirool bar ....u felt what ?
Started rolling? xD .. Usually makes some kind of noise clunking or creaking noises are signs that summets up with the bushes.
U in tamworth ??
Not too far from Tamworth
@@GeorgeAusters though so i seen car throttle come pass me lol cause u train same as me fancy a meet up and do a gym vlog buddy ive subbed to u bud
Haha nice one. Yeah I work in Tamworth mate. I train at Pure Gym in Nuneaton if you wanna come down 👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters i train at..the gym.. in glascote can u find out how much it is for one day at your gym buddy n ill come up bro 👍
What the hell did I just watch? Talk about over egging the pudding! Or...remove clamp, slip on bush replace clamp! Absolute waste of time spray painting. Unless you are replacing the anti roll bar in its entirety, there is no reason to have done any of this.
Not that easy on this car..., Next to no access so easier just to remove it completely
What the hell did I just read? Talk about over egging the pudding! Absolute waste of time reading. Always someone who thinks they are the best at car mechanics. There is no reason to read any of this.....