htr Well-Known Member Jun 7, 2023 #1 Is the anti roll bar on a facelift, or later Freelander 1, a stronger unit than fitted to the earlier model?
Is the anti roll bar on a facelift, or later Freelander 1, a stronger unit than fitted to the earlier model?
Nodge68 Well-Known Member Jun 7, 2023 #2 I believe the later bar was thicker, so would be stiffer. Perhaps owners could measure early and later bars to confirm this.
I believe the later bar was thicker, so would be stiffer. Perhaps owners could measure early and later bars to confirm this.
GrumpyGel Well-Known Member Jun 8, 2023 #4 Would a stiffer roll bar wear out drop links quicker? I've never had to replace drop links on my '99 motor.
Would a stiffer roll bar wear out drop links quicker? I've never had to replace drop links on my '99 motor.
Nodge68 Well-Known Member Jun 8, 2023 #5 GrumpyGel said: Would a stiffer roll bar wear out drop links quicker? I've never had to replace drop links on my '99 motor. Click to expand... Probably, but using quality drop links is the answer to that, or replace the factory drop links with Rose joints, which I did on my MG ZS 180.
GrumpyGel said: Would a stiffer roll bar wear out drop links quicker? I've never had to replace drop links on my '99 motor. Click to expand... Probably, but using quality drop links is the answer to that, or replace the factory drop links with Rose joints, which I did on my MG ZS 180.
Nodge68 Well-Known Member Jun 8, 2023 #6 ahzua said: What’s the signs that they need replacing? Been told mine might need doing. Thanks Click to expand... Drop links you mean? They normally make a knocking sound over bumps, or when mounting a curb.
ahzua said: What’s the signs that they need replacing? Been told mine might need doing. Thanks Click to expand... Drop links you mean? They normally make a knocking sound over bumps, or when mounting a curb.