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Old 17th October 2017, 10:55 AM
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Default Anti roll bar

My ARB started squeeking... I determinated is just the bushing.
I am trying to find the correct size but is all very confusing and not clearly stated
I measured anti roll bar and is 31mm tick(aprox) engine code BFL with sport suspension 2MA. Whereever I looked there is no bushing of 31mm in diametre..The biggest one i found is 29mm and is aparently for the sport suspension.
Here is a screenshot of my current bushing with part number which i am not able to google.
Does anybohy have an idea where to look?

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Old 17th October 2017, 11:17 AM
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If I Google search 028215A I takes me straight to Euro Car Parts, Audi Suspension bushes, then asks for car details...... https://www.eurocarparts.com/audi-suspension-bushes

Next down is this: http://www.strongflexuk.co.uk/audi/a...ush-sport.html
OEM part seems to be 4D0 411 327 G
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Old 17th October 2017, 11:20 AM
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If I Google search 028215A I takes me straight to Euro Car Parts, Audi Suspension bushes, then asks for car details...... https://www.eurocarparts.com/audi-suspension-bushes

Next down is this: http://www.strongflexuk.co.uk/audi/a...ush-sport.html
Hi

I know..but they have only wishbone bush nothing for sway bar..
I found this one but got stuck on the diametre http://www.strongflexuk.co.uk/front-...l#.WeXbC9vMx0J
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Old 17th October 2017, 11:46 AM
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does anybody have 3d printer? to be able to print bushing for me?
https://www.myminifactory.com/object...-bushing-21860
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Might be worth contacting Strongflex, it's entirely possible they can/do make a 31mm one, or have 3D printing capability at a sensible price.
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Old 17th October 2017, 12:12 PM
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Might be worth contacting Strongflex, it's entirely possible they can/do make a 31mm one, or have 3D printing capability at a sensible price.
Just phoned them up..very friendly people based in Poland.. They said no problem to manufacture 31mm diametre bushing..
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Old 17th October 2017, 12:25 PM
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There you go, result. Fair price?
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1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer.
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There you go, result. Fair price?
Yup...£26 include delivery to the UK... ordered 29mm and phoned them up to make it in 31mm...no problem at all, no aditional charge..
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I wonder if they 3D print, or just change the centre spindle in the mould? Presumably the outer diameter/shape is the same to fit the same brackets?
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Finally: gone, but not forgotten.....
1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors.
e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)
1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer.
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I wonder if they 3D print, or just change the centre spindle in the mould? Presumably the outer diameter/shape is the same to fit the same brackets?
Shape and outside diameter I believe is the same as they list compatibility with A8 94-03 models. I will wait and see.
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