Roll Bar Bushes

[mchristyuk]

Gents,

Tried to order some new front anti roll bar bushes for my 3200 the other day (386600358) and have been told by Eurospares that they are no longer available..

I have found the Assetto Corsa Rubbers (189935) online (and much cheaper they are too!), however I was under the impression the AC roll bar was thicker so these rubbers would be no use with my standard anti roll bar?

What are my options here? Are there aftermarket rubbers that would fit? or do I need to change the entire anti-roll bar to the AC version?

Cheers

Mark

 

[Contigo]

I just fitted an AC ARB to mine and it is thicker.

It's a good job I kept the old rubbers

 

[Contigo]

Is it part number 4 you need Mark?

 

[mchristyuk]

Hi Phil,

Yes part number 4.

Question.. do you think it's worth going the whole hog and upgrading to the AC ARB? If so where did you get yours from? EuroSpares?

Cheers

Mark

 

[alfatwo]

Hi Phil,

Yes part number 4.

Question.. do you think it's worth going the whole hog and upgrading to the AC ARB? If so where did you get yours from? EuroSpares?

Cheers

Mark

The factory AC front roll bars have been discontinued years ago!

15 Manufacturing made me a reproduction to my spec....The best thing Ive fitted to my 3200GT to date!

Dave

 

[Contigo]

I got mine from ppcp (Greg) from the AC which is breaking, I've had a few nice bits from that.

Only paid £85 for the ARB and it transforms the car Mark. Feels very well planted and sure footed in the corners.

 

[mchristyuk]

Hi Guys,

Hmm.. why is nothing ever straight forward with a Maserati?!

I can get the wrong bushes or the wrong ARB.. but not both together!

Need to start looking into Plan B's now..

Phil, are you willing to part with your old rubbers in exchange for pounds sterling? If so were they in a good state when they came off?

Or.. do you think any of these generic bushes might work if I get the right diameter hole? If so.. what diameter is the old ARB?
http://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-series/products/Anti+Roll+Bar+Bushes-2789/1.html

Cheers!

Mark

 

[Contigo]

There are some rubbers for sale on Ebay in good condition so they are out there.

I will have a look through the parts bin later and check if they are there and also the condition of them for you!

 

[mchristyuk]

Hi Phil,

Care to share the link for the rubbers on eBay because I can't find them listed on there?

Cheers

Mark

 

[Contigo]

This is one for AC...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Maserati-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19eaa1f1cb

This for 3200GT.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Maserati-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19ef5b9a69

Now the part numbers are 189935 and 386600358.

It does say on the second link for GT/GTA and not AC.

Before you buy please let me look for you....

 

[Contigo]

THese guys are your friend Mark.

http://www.superformancemaserati.co.uk/acatalog/Suspension-Bushes-3.html

Look at the price difference between the AC and GT bush!!! I am glad I upgraded!!!!! Talk about a money spinner.

 

[mchristyuk]

Hi Phil,

Thanks for that. Looked for "Roll Bar", "Bushes", etc.. but not "Stabilizer bar"!

All their prices seem to be double the UK retail, so they'd be a definite last resort.

Will wait until I hear back from you.. if yours are no good, could you still maybe take some basic measurements so I might try sourcing some alternatives?

Cheers

Mark

 

[mchristyuk]

Hi Phil,

Yes seen those.. whether they actually have any in stock of course is another matter entirely!

Mark

 

[Contigo]

Mark,

I have found them, Will PM you....

Phil