Rear Poly Anti-Roll Bar Bushes advice

[arshad76]

Hello chaps,

I've had a weird squeaking/clanking noise from the rear left and had it checked out by my local mechanic today. He said it looks like the rear anti-roll bar bushes/droplinks?!.

Is it a good time to upgrade to poly bushes? If so do they differ in quality much? I've heard Powerflex recommended on here, except they don't seem to have a section for E21's. Are E30 the same fit?

Also, while I've got my mechanic down there, are there any other bushes I might as well change at the same time to poly or is it more of an involved job? Help as always appreciated, I could do with ordering these tomorrow and having them fitted ASAP

[nas80]

superflex is the company you want to talk to.

You have to measure the rear anti roll bar - i think there are a couple of sizes? anyway id replace the anti roll bar bushes first - but you may find it could be the bush at the bottom of the shock / the shock itself or even a top mount.

Id not order anything until you know for sure whats causing your problem - but you should replace all your bushes - if you get the complete kit i think it only ends up costing like 120 quid.

[arshad76]

Cheers Nas,

Well he said get the antiroll bar bushes changed regardless, because there is play and it well be an MOT failure as it stands.If I can get some rear subframe mounts I'll get him to change them too, apparently they really transform stock handling response?

I'll look into that kit you mentioned from Superflex.