Disco 1 How to remove front anti roll bar

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Ben Jordan

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hey guys
As part of my suspension overhaul I've just replaced shocks and springs with +2 pro sport dampers front and rear and terrafirma heavy +2 springs front and rear. I'm about to do radius arms change, and I have read I am to remove anti roll bars to do this. I don't have any on the rear but I do on the front. I understand the mot implications and am happy to fit them again if required. But I understand I should leave them off as it is lifted and on heavy springs.

Regardless, to do the radius arms, what is the actual process to remove the bars? I am concerned that as the bar takes load, that I don't want to undo bolts and have it unleash a lot of force while I'm under the vehicle.

I've read people recommends to do it while vehicle is on the flat unjacked... Or is it better to body lift and have the axle unweighted?

I wouldn't ask but from searching there is a lot of debate about whether to remove them or not - and can't see a clear cut explanation of how to actually do it!

Cheers
 
For reference I did it by driving the front end onto ramps, removed roll bar chassis mounts first. Linking bar was a bit more difficult with seized bolts but they came in the end. Swivel bolt can be tapped through as it has a smooth thread partway down it.

Now for a test drive
 
A bit disconcerting initially. But it actually made the front end feel more lively and less restricted on the road. No excessive roll but I'm running heavy duty springs at both ends.

I do have an issue with radius arm bushings being a bit worn so my upgrade to cranked arms 3deg with new oem bushes should solve the vagueness

I'll leave it like this for now and I can't wait to try it off road.
 
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