Rear suspension roll bar.

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Rear suspension roll bar.

Post by malabar » Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:25 pm

My garage says I need new rear suspension rubbers with roll bar. They quote £300 complete. I see that I can buy the bits in the shop, but how very difficult would it be to fit them? All advice much appreciated. Malabar.
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Re: Rear suspension roll bar.

Post by mikexgough » Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:30 pm

Streuth....... £300 [-X [-X [-X If you have that cash to spare then I will do it for you.....even offer you B&B and Evening meal too..... as an add on....
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Re: Rear suspension roll bar.

Post by 321Away » Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:55 am

Are they saying you need a new Anti-roll bar? or just the bushes? even with brackets, retail is only a tenner a side (£20 in total) and half hour to fit, thats a seriously steep price! I've never seen a roll bar that needed replacing (yet!).

Fitting is simple, few squirts of WD40, and a 14mm socket/spanner and thats it

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Re: Rear suspension roll bar.

Post by haydn callow » Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:33 pm

That's one garage I would cross off my list.........don't let them anywhere near your cooling system..
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Re: Rear suspension roll bar.

Post by Kincaid » Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:22 pm

My local garage charged me £27 labour for changing the rear roll-bar bushes AND droplinks :wink:
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Re: Rear suspension roll bar.

Post by malabar » Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:40 pm

Thanks very much for info, chaps. Yes, a cancelled appointment is on its way to the garage. It's not that urgent, just a few bump noises at the back there. I shall relay your info, 321, to my spouse Geoff., and he will be most grateful. Cheers! Malabar.
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