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Ford Focus Mk1 Tie Bar / Rod Rubber Bush Rear

ant_thomas
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Hello,

Just had an MOT failure on my 2003 Ford Focus MK1 TDCi Ghia.

One of the issues is deteriorated rubber bushes on the rear tie bar/rod.

Problem is I can't seem to find the correct bush/rubber to buy to do the job.

Can someone give me a part number or point me in the right direction?

All I seem to easily find on ebay is anti-roll bushes which aren't the correct item.

Any help appreciated.

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    Tie bar/rod? Which bushes do you mean?

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    I mean this.....

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    What is the proper name?

    Any help appreciated

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    Those are rear anti roll bar links, also known as drop links.

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    www.fordpartsuk.com £26.36p Ford Focus MK 1 rear anti roll bar link kit.

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    Thanks for confirming that. Assuming that is the part they're on about on the failure!

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    If the word tie-bar was mentioned, the bush is mounted in the wheel arch. This is a different bush to in your photo.

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    If the word tie-bar was mentioned, the bush is mounted in the wheel arch. This is a different bush to in your photo.

    Ok, thanks. I'll have another look since I've probably got the wrong part!

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    The tie-bar bush is located on the extended arm of the pressed steel hub carrier and is mounted up in the wheel arch.

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