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[geoffr70]

Hi peeps, how easy is it to polybush the ARB? I'm fitting new drop links so thought I might aswell do this. According to Haynes the front subframe needs to be removed - eh? Surely I can just undo the two bolts on each side and replace bush right?

Thanks peeps

[RobG]

2 bolts each side holding bracket, change them with all 4 wheels on the ground

[geoffr70]

Thanks Rob. Do I need to do it from the engine bay then?

[RobG]

Thanks Rob. Do I need to do it from the engine bay then?

If possible, you may be able to do it with the fronts on ramps, reason for wheels "planted" is the tension on the bar

[Nick W]

When we did mine, Richard changed the ARB bushes in less time than I took to drill out the balljoint rivets. 5 minutes maximum.

[geoffr70]

Ok thanks peeps I'll have a look

[amba]

Who is this man "Richard"..does he do any other jobs ??

[geoffr70]

When we did mine, Richard changed the ARB bushes in less time than I took to drill out the balljoint rivets. 5 minutes maximum.

Did you access the bolts from underneath or the engine bay?

[Nick W]

Who is this man "Richard"..does he do any other jobs ??

Omegas are a bit toy-like compared to the stuff he normally works on. You know, DC3s, Catalinas, B17s, Constellations or even little things like Tiger Moths and Piper Cubs.

The car was jacked up, with the droplinks disconnected. There's enough room to reach up and undo the ARB clamp bolts. Knock the bush along the bar, and slip the poly bushes - which are split -  in place. Job done.

[feeutfo]

That will engine bay Geoff. Shows location. Look down between engine and rad, under inlet bag pipes.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-OPEL-OMEGA-2.0-FRONT-SUBFRAME-SUB-FRAME_W0QQitemZ380164411983QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq20091003?IMSfp=TL091003138002r30481

[geoffr70]

Ok thanks everyone. That picture helps. PB rule!

[RobG]

Who is this man "Richard"..does he do any other jobs ??

Omegas are a bit toy-like compared to the stuff he normally works on. You know, DC3s, Catalinas, B17s, Constellations or even little things like Tiger Moths and Piper Cubs.

The car was jacked up, with the droplinks disconnected. There's enough room to reach up and undo the ARB clamp bolts. Knock the bush along the bar, and slip the poly bushes - which are split -  in place. Job done.

All that in "5 minutes maximum". He must be good

[Nick W]

That should have read "The car was already  jacked up etc" Changing the bushes is then a trivial job.

[2woody]

are ARB polybushes available then ?

[RobG]

are ARB polybushes available then ?

http://www.powerflex.co.uk/products/Omega+B+1994-2003-2658/1.html