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[red astra]

Hi there, 

Trying so sort out rattles on front of astra j 1.6 hatch 2013.

So far fitted nsf lower arm, shocks and springs both sides, anti roll bar links both sides.

Went on test drive, all abs brill, no knocks or bumps, was really going well till about 30 miles in and nsf started rattling when going over rough road or pot holes.

Stripped shocks and links back off to checked and rebuilt. Tested, situation improved but still slight knock which leads me to believe anti roll bar bushes possibly need replacing. 

According to Mr Haynes you have to strip off subframe (which is half the car) and you can't just fit bushes, you have to fit a new roll bar complete. Although bushes are on offer for 20 quid. Can any body advise on the best way forward

[TourerJ]

From what I have heard, the rubber bushes are welded to the anti roll bar and are rarely the problem. The source of other peoples woes in this area have been down to suspension arm, drop link, or engine mount bush play or in one case greasing pivots did the trick, apparently. Hope this helps .