How crucial is the...

[MadOnVaux!]

...compression of the front ARB link bushes??

Just fitted a new pair and it says in the Haynes to have them tightened so the bushes compress to 38.0 - 39.0 mm....is this a crucial measurement, does it affect anything?

I fitted a pair a while ago and borrowed a micrometer, and it was a PITA to use as it kept slipping etc....so i just tightened these up till they fealt sort of tight and the bushes had some decent compression.

[Phantom]

I think you've answered your own question, I always tighten them till they look about right, just try to make sure both sides are the same

[MadOnVaux!]

Cheers Phantom....i thought that might be the case, but ive never been sure if they affected anything geometry wise, especially when it gives an exact measurement in the Haynes.

[Robs-se]

I do mine so theres about 2cm of thread showing, and by sight this looks ok on the bushes as well

[EddeyDancer]

Are these are the one's??

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOLDEN-CALIB ... 4160f71108

[MadOnVaux!]

Yeah, well they are poly versions, the ones i mean with the new links, were standard rubber.