Gear Head

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I have got to fit some new rear drop links and D bushes and want to clean up the original bar and give it a coat of Hammerite. Is there any issue with driving without the bar fitted for a day or two? Just while the paint dries?

Obviously I won't be driving fast.

Rescue Dude

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No problem. It obviously won't handle as well though.

A mate who's been rallying for years always disconnects his rear ARB if the stage is really slippy.

Paulo P

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Yes it'll soften up the rear end so expect a little more understeer in the balance.

Gear Head

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Cheers guys!

Gear Head

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I'm going to remove the front anti roll bar as well and both of them powder coated.

I'm guessing it should be fine for a week or two?

Paulo P

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I really wouldn't expect it to handle very well at all with both removed and I would imagine that it could be quite dangerous at any sort of speed. Can't you source spares and get those powder coated then swap them over?

neil-h

Why would it be dangerous, all you'll end up with is the natural handling balance of the chassis itself.

Paulo P

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I would imagine that the body would roll a lot more unpredictably but that might be offset by the stiffer springs. I was just guessing.

jazzyjembreaze

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Why don't you arrange a time ( pref am for to hand your ARB's in to your painter ,
Strip them off the car the night before ... Pick them up in the afternoon , refit them tea time with a cuppa & your back on the road in 24 hrs Easy man

Gear Head

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Realised that I have to remove the sub frame to remove the front anti roll bar, so I will clean and paint in situ for now.