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Scorpio
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Anti-Roll bar bush
« on: Nov 21st, 2008, 12:00am » |
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A quick one!
Anyone know the correct diameter to replace the front ones!
Both are u/s on my 2.3 '98 facelift model.
I am looking to fit heavy duty ones!
I believe they are 20mm without measuring myself
Is this correct?
Thanks
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Jonnycab
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Re: Anti-Roll bar bush
« Reply #1 on: Nov 21st, 2008, 2:23am » |
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20mm sounds about right, but couldn't say for absolute certainty without going outside & measuring them. So it looks as though you'll have to go out & have a look for yourself 
Where do you get HD ones from ?....the only ones I've ever known are the ones that Ford sell for £6.00 each 
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Jonnycab
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Re: Anti-Roll bar bush
« Reply #3 on: Nov 21st, 2008, 3:25am » |
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What powerflex are listing is either wrong or probably for the Granada 
I've just been out to the shed (that's dedication for you ) & measured my spare anti roll bar & it comes in at just under 22mm. So the bush is most likely about 20mm so it fits very tightly around the bar when the bracket is bolted up.
28mm will be way too big
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Scorpio
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Re: Anti-Roll bar bush
« Reply #4 on: Nov 21st, 2008, 4:08am » |
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I love you Jon  
My vernier is safe for another day!
I will have a look on Ebay to see if any powerflex products are available on there.
Thanks Jon I owe you one.
Adam
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Jonnycab
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Re: Anti-Roll bar bush
« Reply #5 on: Nov 21st, 2008, 4:22am » |
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Hmmm......not sure if I should be glad or worried .......... 
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Scorpio
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Re: Anti-Roll bar bush
« Reply #6 on: Nov 21st, 2008, 4:39am » |
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I love you in a manly way Jon, if there is such a thing
Just emailed this seller on Ebay to see if they can get hold of some for the Scorpio Ebay
There are some Powerflex as well so will contact them as well and let you know.
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Jonnycab
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Re: Anti-Roll bar bush
« Reply #7 on: Nov 21st, 2008, 4:47am » |
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Just kidding ......good luck, although I reckon you'll be buying them from Ford
P.S...don't forget that the roll bar itself may be worn down & pitted where the bush goes around it.....so even brand new bushes will never be as tight a fit as when it came out of the factory
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Scorpio
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Re: Anti-Roll bar bush
« Reply #8 on: Nov 21st, 2008, 4:58am » |
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Yes, probably will end up getting them from Henry.
It's amazing how few alternative parts were made for these scorpios.
At this rate , i will have to manufacture my own spares in a few years
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Re: Anti-Roll bar bush
« Reply #9 on: Nov 21st, 2008, 5:02am » |
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Jon, i don't want to kiss you anymore now after you telling me that
Yes, you are right. I will check it out over the weekend and see how worn it is.
Thanks again Jon
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gozz
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Re: Anti-Roll bar bush
« Reply #10 on: Nov 21st, 2008, 8:03am » |
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Adam.
It IS the granada for which heavy duty bushes are available,they fit on the ENDS of the bar in the track control arms,the Scorpio of course using wishbone set up.Thebushes are solid rather than void,I used to fit them to my Granada hearses and limos.
GOZZ
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