Getting through anti-roll bar bushes like you wouldn't believe!

[streaky]

My Discovery has a 2" lift both front and rear...the springs are 2" lift Dobinsons and the shocks are Reigar Rally Raid long travel items with remote canisters.

Why am I getting through the Anti-Roll bar bushes and drop link bushes at an alarming rate? Should I put a spacer between the ARB and the chassis to help bring the geometry back in?

I'm using standard Rover Rubber bushes...should I be thinking about Polybushes for these items?

Thx.

[finallyrangie]

there should be no problems with a 2 inch lift, apart from the rear donut, so you might need to look at other things if there are consistant problems.

the anti sway bars shouldn't be affected much by 2 inch lift and if the geometry was out by much you would know!

[dullbird]

I wrecked mine but that was due to flex off road with 2 inch lift

[justinc]

sand, sand and sand.


jc

[loanrangie]

sand, sand and sand.


jc

Agree with JC, abrasive properties of sand is likely the culprit .

[Sussdisco]

after reading one of your other posts Streaky, that you drive alot of rutty sandy rocky tracks, i think these blokes above are onto something, maybe poly is the way to go?

[streaky]

The Rover rubber bushes are splitting though....not wearing out through sand abrasion.
My car gets a real good workout at the weekends so maybe Polybushes might be worth a try.
During my Rally days we've used both PU and Rubber...they all broke though so we just carried on with the standard Rover Rubber ones.

[BigJon]

Just get rid of the sway bars. Classic Range Rovers like mine didn't need them, they are only there to make people feel better as the car is cornered hard.

[streaky]

I have 2" lift and a Roof tent so I want all the stability I can get. The sway bars are staying on.
Thx.

[steelo]

I have a stock Disco 1 V8, only reasonably new to us, & I noticed when I was changing engine & transfer box oils that the front sway bar poly/rubbers where the bolts go through are completely gone.
How did you go with yours & were do you go to get replacements i.e. Landrover, Repco etc?
Thanks :D

[sheerluck]

Steelo,

For a large number of parts for your D1 you'll need to go to a LR specialist. Repco, Supercheap and the like don't stock many LR parts,or would have to order them in. You're best off giving British Off Road, MR Automotive a call, drop a PM to a couple of the vendors on here (Roverlord Off Road Spares is one that springs to mind), or Internet sellers like British4WD.

[steelo]

Just want to fix this before I take it for any serious playing, haven't since I bought it yet. :eek: