Mr Bacchus
Spa-Francorchamps
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Happy new year!
Slightly loaded question...I have a C4, rear anti-roll bar is 18mm diameter but the replacement bushes I am trying to fit have a 15mm hole. Supplier (aftermarket) tells me this is correct and has checked stock and all are the same 15mm diameter.
I tried to fit the parts but lost the first round of the fight as I couldn't get the clamp over the bush enough for the bolts to engage and even begin to compress the rubber.
The current bushes do have a 18mm hole but they are Superpro poly bushes that allegedly have the size for size hole due to difficult to compress the poly.
FYI - I replaced the front bushes a few days ago ( bought from OPC) and from memory the hole was same size as the bar, and that was still a fight. I didn't measure those as there was no obvious difference - unlike he rears.
The supplier is being very helpful and has offered a refund but I'm just wondering if I buy them again direct from OPC will I get the same again.
So, do you think the parts are correct with a 15mm hole?
Thanks
Steve
Slightly loaded question...I have a C4, rear anti-roll bar is 18mm diameter but the replacement bushes I am trying to fit have a 15mm hole. Supplier (aftermarket) tells me this is correct and has checked stock and all are the same 15mm diameter.
I tried to fit the parts but lost the first round of the fight as I couldn't get the clamp over the bush enough for the bolts to engage and even begin to compress the rubber.
The current bushes do have a 18mm hole but they are Superpro poly bushes that allegedly have the size for size hole due to difficult to compress the poly.
FYI - I replaced the front bushes a few days ago ( bought from OPC) and from memory the hole was same size as the bar, and that was still a fight. I didn't measure those as there was no obvious difference - unlike he rears.
The supplier is being very helpful and has offered a refund but I'm just wondering if I buy them again direct from OPC will I get the same again.
So, do you think the parts are correct with a 15mm hole?
Thanks
Steve