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Old Aug 8th, 2011, 10:40 AM
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Upgrading anti roll bars

May I ask if anyone has upgraded an R50 Mini One front anti roll bar to an R53 Cooper S arb?
I presume that it should be a perfect fit?? Do the drop links need changing too?
It seems to me that a this is a better value change (using oem parts naturally) than paying £300 for the after market brands.
Any thoughts?
The front subframe will have to be dropped by the garage to change the front wishbone rear bushes and I've bought some powerflex bushes as a replacement, so I wondered if it was a sensible thing to do at the same time.
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I would first upgrade the rear roll bar to something stronger then you will see if you need the front one as well.

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as above, front wheel drive cars you are better to upgrade the RARB.
and read drive cars upgrade the FARB.

I've fitted both on my focus and since removed the front one and it actually handles better.
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