Broken drop arm.

Post by **crazydiamond** » 01 Jun 2008, 18:25

I broke the roll bar drop link on the left side of my van on the way to Devon, removed the complete roll bar and it drives almost the same. Anyone got a good left hand drop link? Are they and the bushes still available from VW? or is their an upgrade to the bushes (poly) available?

Post by **toomanytoys** » 01 Jun 2008, 18:39

drop arms are same each side..
rubbers were available from VW, but mayve JK/GSF have them cheaper.. do the ones in the eye too (VW ones)
you may find it cheaper to use the Brickworks lowere polybush kit as it comes with spacer too... and do the rack bushes while you are in there... well worth it..

Post by **crazydiamond** » 01 Jun 2008, 19:05

Thanks Si I wondered if Brickworks did poly, as you say upgrade sounds good. Do front tie rods require an upgrade to poly at the same time?

Post by **toomanytoys** » 01 Jun 2008, 19:11

I dont think si does the "eye"end of the ARB tie rods in poly, but the lower ones he does.. (as I said

)
I have a set of std VW ones on the velle and it made a big difference over the very tired originals..
Poly.. prob a good idea on a heavy camper..

The rack mounts make a hell of a difference... more posative and less wander...

Post by **crazydiamond** » 01 Jun 2008, 19:19

What surprised me was the lack of any real wander without the ARB it really didnt feel any different. But with a full load I dont really throw it around that much. and it doesnt wander at motorway speeds either, but I always put that down to the spoiler (now an Elite one as my old ally one got wrecked last year) The suspension does feel softer which is as I expected.

Post by **toomanytoys** » 01 Jun 2008, 20:42

Yeah spoiler will make a difference.. has it been broke a while? but also what condintion ar ehte bushes in? as if well buggered, then it wont have been working that well i the first place...