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Changing ARBs?

Old 09-02-2011, 04:57 PM
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Do to the front, do I need to drop the subframe?
How easy of a job is it?

What about the rear? I had a look and it looks simple enough. Was going to get some new rear droplinks from ford as they look a little old and rust and ford only want £30 for them.

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Rear is no problemo. Front is a pain in the bottom. The front subframe will need re alignment if taken off. Easiest thing is to undo the bolts not fully lowering the sub enough to get the arb out and too the bolts. Its a right pain and once again will need aligning.
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So it does have to be dropped
In which case I'l get rid of the Eibachs then.
Not something I want to do
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Yes to get the roll bar out the sub needs to at least be lowered. I have done this twice myself
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