| 385 Replacing the bush in a drop link eye at the end of the anti-roll bar Replacing the bushes in the drop link eyes (1 right) at the end of the bar and the bushes (5) under the clamps (4) securing the anti-roll bar to the main frame rails will necessary from time to time. Over time the bushes degenerate and allow some movement of the bar and drop link fixing which will reduce the effectiveness of antiroll bar as part of the suspension system. The rubber bushes need to be in a good condition if the anti-roll bar is to work efficiently. The drop link (6) attached to the end of the anti-roll bar needs to be able to transfer the full wishbone movement to the anti-roll bar so, through a twisting action, the bar can resist that movement. |
Two
service repair notes in the RV8
Repair Manual AKM7152ENG cover removing and refitting the anti-roll
bar and the drop link (60.10.01 & 02) but some DIY enthusiasts
may puzzle over how to remove and refit the bushes in the drop link
eyes at the ends of the antiroll bar. RV8NOTE385 looks at this service
item. See our illustrated note which covers replacement with a standard rubber bush and with a replacement poly bush. RV8NOTE385 For replacement parts, see: Brown & Gammons - RV8 anti-roll bar standard bush. More Clive Wheatley mgv8parts - RV8 anti-roll bar poly bush. More |
 What is the "Shore Hardness scale" in terms of the rubber or poly bush material? See an article on the Hemmings website which explains Shore. More Posted: 140122 |
