Rear ARB removing

1. jake181 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 332 Saxo 1.1

   #1 9th July 2011, 13:09

   Had a look at my rear suspension yesterday because i want to lower my car so thought before i go buying springs for the front ill see how the rear is looking. i undid the bolt that attaches the ARB to the swing arm and it came of pretty easy, i tried to move the end plate out of the way but it wouldnt move, do i have to remove the same bolt on the other side to move this? Also ive seen people just move the ARB end plate out of the way instead of take it out completley when lowering is there an advantage to either one or is it just easier to move it out the way? thanks
2. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #2 9th July 2011, 14:58

   they are splined together. if you take the rubber torx screw out the end plate, and screw an m10 bolt i think it will prise the arb end plate away from the rest of the arb. mayaswell remove the other 13mm, dont want to snap them. be carefull, those 13mm's are made of cheese. dont re use them or they WILL snap lol replace them with good bolts
3. AlistairVTS Newbie Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 10 03 VTS 49k miles ;)

   #3 9th July 2011, 16:15

   Slide hammer and jobs a good un but yes replace bolts mines got stainless in now
4. jake181 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 332 Saxo 1.1

   #4 9th July 2011, 19:38

   thanks guys what size are the botls so i can get some of the internet?
5. jake181 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 332 Saxo 1.1

   #5 14th July 2011, 17:22

   ok so ive read some more guides, i took out the rubber end cap pretty easy, the only thing is people say the arb can turn 45 degees and both ends will turn, mine will not turn i dno if they are seased to the axel or something :/ any help?
6. Ax_beefy Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Cannock Posts: 973 Citroen AX VTS

   #6 14th July 2011, 21:22

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jake181 thanks guys what size are the botls so i can get some of the internet?

   Wind in the smaller of your shock bolts it does the job perfectly and is strong. you may have to loosen and re-tighten a few times but it will do it... its how I've always done mine anyway
7. mikemagill07 Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Eastwood,Nottingham Posts: 3 Citroen Saxo 1.1

   #7 14th July 2011, 21:36

   i want to lower mine but dont want to attemt myself in case i mess it up anyone fancy helping in the nottingham area??
8. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #8 14th July 2011, 21:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by AlistairVTS Slide hammer and jobs a good un but yes replace bolts mines got stainless in now

   you dont want stainless on your arb mate stainless is soft and will shear off easily
9. Ax_beefy Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Cannock Posts: 973 Citroen AX VTS

   #9 14th July 2011, 21:59

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by bedford126 you dont want stainless on your arb mate stainless is soft and will shear off easily

   Word to that