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How to change the Roadster anti-roll bar bushesMod Details
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Open the bonnet and remove the boot liner. Look in each corner where the arrows are pointing.
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There is a clamp and bolt on each side…
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…that need to be removed with an 18mm socket.
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The clamp can now be opened and moved out of the way. The existing bush can be pulled from the bar very easily.
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This is what will be fitted in place, a pair of SmartMods polyurethane bushes. They are 1 piece so you will have to slice down 1 edge to be able to slip it over the bar. You can use a knife, hot wire, hacksaw, or even a pair of tough scissors.
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Clean the bar and coat both sides with red rubber grease, lithium grease or copper grease.
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Place the new bushes in place, orient the split towards the front of the car and then refit the clamp. The clamp bolts should be replaced and tightened to 85Nm.
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Job done.
Ideally, every year it’s a good idea to clean and regrease the inside of the bushes.
Where Can I Buy These?
SmartMods used to sell Powerflex bushes but the prices were too expensive. SmartMods had their own ones made. Just visit the SmartMods website to buy yours.
SmartMods Anti-Roll Bar Bushes Vs Others
What makes the SmartMods anti-roll bar bushes better than the others on the market?
Powerflex bushes come in 2 parts for each side. SmartMods bushes are 1 piece for a better fit.
Powerflex bushes are pour moulded so have a liquid meniscus on the mating surfaces creating a poor join between the 2 halves. SmartMods bushes are injection moulded under great pressure.
Powerflex bushes are purple, SmartMods bushes are now a much nicer blue (much better than green).
Powerflex and Polybush bushes have an RRP of £36. SmartMods are only £20.