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Advice needed (antiroll bar mount) - Fixed now

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jnoshea:
Hi guys,

So the disco failed the MOT due to the trackrod fouling the antiroll bar on full lock. Track rod was bent so I fitted a new one yesterday but it's still fouling because the antiroll bar mount is actually bent up and back so the bar is sitting way too close to the trackrod. Anyone know how to bend the bracket back into shape. I've tried hitting it with a block of wood and lump-hammer but it's just too strong. I really need to get this done today really. If anyone in Nottingam has some kit that could straighten this out and could help me this afternoon that would be fantastic  [-o<

jnoshea:
I'm going to try heating the bracket up to bend it. I'll let you know how that goes.

simdeb:
just take it off can not fail for not having one , dont think you will bend it back

simon

jnoshea:
You're right Simon, thanks for the advice. It seems that if you heat up a 3mm steel bracket with a blow torch, all you end up with is a hot 3mm steel bracket...still won't bend  :(

If I don't need it fitted for the MOT then I'll take it off this afternoon. If I want to put it back on then I guess the bracket is going to have to be cut off and a new one welded in place? You are sure now aren't you that I don't need it, even though the vehicle was fitted with one as standard?

birdy:
was told by my mot man if anti roll bars are factory fitted
they need to be on for a mot

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