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Old 8th September 2018, 19:41   #1
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Default Rear anti roll bar

I'm retro fitting a rear anti-roll bar to my 2003 saloon. (The bar and drop links is on special offer at Rimmer Bros at the moment!). 2 questions have come to mind...............

1.) Why are the 2 retaining brackets so expensive? Is there anything special about them? I'll try and source those second hand I think.

2.) What fixings do I need? There are no fixing bolts provided with the kit.

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Old 8th September 2018, 19:45   #2
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I'm retro fitting a rear anti-roll bar to my 2003 saloon. (The bar and drop links is on special offer at Rimmer Bros at the moment!). 2 questions have come to mind...............

1.) Why are the 2 retaining brackets so expensive? Is there anything special about them? I'll try and source those second hand I think.

2.) What fixings do I need? There are no fixing bolts provided with the kit.

Thanks.
Do you have a link to the ARB and drop links on Rimmers by any chance?

Something that might tighten up the handling on my 75 saloon might be just the thing

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My sentiments exactly!

It seems the price has just gone up £30! I only paid £60 + vat for mine.

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001546
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Thanks for that

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Old 9th September 2018, 08:43   #5
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I replaced my ARB last week as part of my replacement of rusty upper & lower suspension arms, drop links and trailing arm brackets . I picked up a second hand arm in good condition on eBay for £30, resprayed it with hammerite etc. New arm bushes from rimmers. Even without tracking it feels good as new. However can understand sudden rise in new arb's suggested by you.

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Just reporting back, I can confirm that the fitment of the rear ARB has made a huge difference to how the car feels. It no longer floats and squirms over bumps and gives a lot more confidence.

I would heartily reccomend this upgrade to anyone!
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Old 24th September 2018, 19:38   #7
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Default It's been reduced again!!

The price has gone down to £60 again for anyone that wants one....

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RGB000081
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will this fit a diesel tourer as well
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Old 25th September 2018, 15:38   #9
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The price has gone down to £60 again for anyone that wants one....

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RGB000081
That's cheaper than stripping and painting the old one!
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