Fabia: How to fit a Jabba 23mm Anti Roll Bar

ultra_joel88 · 03-07-2007, 22:48

The link on fabia-vrs has gone down.

What do you mean should be done with the weight of the car on the suspension? Meaning you should fit without it being jacked up? This is possible? Possible to fit the ARB without the car being jacked?

**VRStu** · 03-07-2007, 22:56

It's my fault, I've corrected the link now - Fabia-vrs.com - Jabbasport Rear Anti Roll Bar

What is meant is that you need to have the weight of the car on the rear beam, this can be done by lowering onto axle stands or by using a drive on ramp.

ric04vrs · 03-07-2007, 23:15

just to add to what VRStu said , i would fully tighten the shock absorber bolts only when the vehicle is back on the ground

mac67 · 10-07-2007, 21:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

It's my fault, I've corrected the link now - Fabia-vrs.com - Jabbasport Rear Anti Roll Bar

What is meant is that you need to have the weight of the car on the rear beam, this can be done by lowering onto axle stands or by using a drive on ramp.

Excellent set of instructions Stu, i've printed them off to use when i get mine, cant wait!

Neily03 · 12-07-2007, 18:55

Where's the best place to jack up the rear of the car with a trolly jack? I know not to jack the rear beam and i can't do it on the spring cups as that's where the axle stands will go....

**VRStu** · 12-07-2007, 19:12

A trolley jack and soft piece of wood on the sill at the jacking point.

Neily03 · 13-07-2007, 07:59

Cheers stu.

corradoboy · 28-07-2007, 16:17

A mate fitted mine 6 months back, but I've just sold my car and am adopting my partners vRS and have so swapped any good bits over before she goes. I found the ARB easier to fit without jacking it up at all. I just reversed onto two bricks placed over the edge of where my garden slopes away, making it easy to get under. When I removed the bolts for the dampers they weren't under any tension at all, popped the ARB on one side loose, fitted it to the other side and the dampers could be pushed easily to align the bolts by hand. Fitted the clamps around the beam and then did a full tighten. Whole refitting process took me under 20 minutes.

Lummox · 28-07-2007, 16:54

In theory the dampers shouldnt be under any tension as its the springs that carry the vehicle weight not the dampers.

03-07-2007, 22:48	#41
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,274 Thanks: 21 Thanked 82 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Fabia: How to fit a Jabba 23mm Anti Roll Bar The link on fabia-vrs has gone down. What do you mean should be done with the weight of the car on the suspension? Meaning you should fit without it being jacked up? This is possible? Possible to fit the ARB without the car being jacked?

03-07-2007, 22:56	#42
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,439 Thanks: 116 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Fabia: How to fit a Jabba 23mm Anti Roll Bar It's my fault, I've corrected the link now - Fabia-vrs.com - Jabbasport Rear Anti Roll Bar What is meant is that you need to have the weight of the car on the rear beam, this can be done by lowering onto axle stands or by using a drive on ramp. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

03-07-2007, 23:15	#43
ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 6,103 Thanks: 29 Thanked 177 Times in 172 Posts	Re: Fabia: How to fit a Jabba 23mm Anti Roll Bar just to add to what VRStu said , i would fully tighten the shock absorber bolts only when the vehicle is back on the ground __________________ not so bored now

12-07-2007, 18:55	#45
Neily03 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Knutsford Posts: 856 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Fabia: How to fit a Jabba 23mm Anti Roll Bar Where's the best place to jack up the rear of the car with a trolly jack? I know not to jack the rear beam and i can't do it on the spring cups as that's where the axle stands will go.... __________________ *Black Magic MY07 Fabia v/RS with Cruise, Xennons, Heated Seats, Dension Ice-Link+, Aero wipers & Jabba RARB.*

12-07-2007, 19:12	#46
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,439 Thanks: 116 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Fabia: How to fit a Jabba 23mm Anti Roll Bar A trolley jack and soft piece of wood on the sill at the jacking point. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

13-07-2007, 07:59	#47
Neily03 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Knutsford Posts: 856 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Fabia: How to fit a Jabba 23mm Anti Roll Bar Cheers stu. __________________ *Black Magic MY07 Fabia v/RS with Cruise, Xennons, Heated Seats, Dension Ice-Link+, Aero wipers & Jabba RARB.*

28-07-2007, 16:17	#48
corradoboy Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 643 Thanks: 6 Thanked 45 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Fabia: How to fit a Jabba 23mm Anti Roll Bar A mate fitted mine 6 months back, but I've just sold my car and am adopting my partners vRS and have so swapped any good bits over before she goes. I found the ARB easier to fit without jacking it up at all. I just reversed onto two bricks placed over the edge of where my garden slopes away, making it easy to get under. When I removed the bolts for the dampers they weren't under any tension at all, popped the ARB on one side loose, fitted it to the other side and the dampers could be pushed easily to align the bolts by hand. Fitted the clamps around the beam and then did a full tighten. Whole refitting process took me under 20 minutes. __________________ Diesel - Goes like stink

28-07-2007, 16:54	#49
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,816 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	Re: Fabia: How to fit a Jabba 23mm Anti Roll Bar In theory the dampers shouldnt be under any tension as its the springs that carry the vehicle weight not the dampers. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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