Rear Anti-roll Bar Needed ASAP

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Fri Sep 20, 2024 8:27 am

Don't know for sure, but although on the parts schematic they look the same, they're different part numbers, which suggests not - but Ultra racing list their after market (stiffer!) ARB as being for 4th and 5th.

https://ultraracingeurope.com/index.php ... d-ar23-071

So that suggests a 5th gen ARB would fit a 4th gen - perhaps the difference is the thickness on the 5th gen (slightly different stiffness)?

Post by **4thgenphil** » Fri Sep 20, 2024 10:33 am

simonc wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 18, 2024 11:34 am

Andyjess666 wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 18, 2024 11:28 am
There's a 5th gen rear anti roll bar on eBay but I wouldn't no if it fits that's for other people to say
I've just been looking at that and am wondering if the 5th fits a 4th.

Rears are the same, fronts are different

Post by **simonc** » Wed Sep 25, 2024 4:54 pm

Hi guys and just wanted to let you all know that I took my new ARB down to Ali's place to have it properly looked at last weekend. They put the car onto the ramp, mated it up and it's a perfect match. They were also very pleased with its overall fab condition which is another bonus.
Fanbloodytastic

It's been manic at work all week, so this weekend I'll be stripping it, sanding it and repainting it to bring it back to an 'as new' look. Many, many thanks again for your advice and spot-on direction. Can't wait to show you my handy work before it goes back on.

Post by **vanzep** » Wed Sep 25, 2024 8:27 pm

yes it looked to be in good condition
that will be a nice wee job for the weekend - it will be time well spent

im going to be sanding and refurbing headlights - take me months and i am never entirely satisfied with the results

Post by **simonc** » Thu Sep 26, 2024 3:22 pm

Jut ordered the Blue Print drop links as per the recommendation from @vanzep. I love it when a plan comes together...

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Fri Sep 27, 2024 11:12 am

The blueprint ARB droplinks are indeed, excellent quality. The best of the various different brands I've tried, for a lude.

Post by **simonc** » Fri Sep 27, 2024 12:07 pm

Morning, Iain. I knew the recommendation would be spot-on, and I'm grateful for van zep's advice. I don't think they'll be arriving at my office today, so I'll crack on with the ARB refurb this weekend and have it all clean and sparkly, ready to be fitted toward the latter part of next week.

Post by **simonc** » Mon Sep 30, 2024 2:31 pm

Just arrived. Brilliant.

Post by **simonc** » Mon Oct 07, 2024 5:08 pm

Late arrival, as they didn't have them in stock when I ordered the drop links.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Tue Nov 26, 2024 4:59 pm

Fabulous news