Is the GTI rear ARB the same as a standard Golf?

[welshjohn]

Hi. First post so be kind!  I have had a 55 plate GTI from new and just found that the rear anti roll bar has snapped. I thought the occasional clunk from the back was probably a droplink but no, the bar has snapped in two. I drove into a layby about 4 weeks ago with a VERY big pothole and I think that's probably what did it.
So I don't want to pay out for a brand new one and I am looking at getting a scrappie bar with new droplinks and bushes. Does anyone know if the GTI bar is the same as a standard one or is it uprated?  I will probably get it posted and I am trying to avoid getting it and then finding it doesn't fit.

Thanks

[Golf_GT_TDI]

ETKA is quoting four variants for FWD Golf's, so might be worth trying to measure yours or it's a case of going by the PR codes  I'm guessing the GTI would have one of the two thicker ones

[jason_rmh]

I've listed this info with part nos in another thread if you can dig it out.
Most arbs are hollow, and differ in thickness.
GT / GTi models share the same one.
R models have solid arbs.
I think a Passat one can be fitted as an upgrade.
Jas

[xjay1337]

Pretty sure standard ones are 20.7.


Golf V GTI: 23,6 x 3,5 / 21,7 x 3,0 both tube

Golf V R32: 22,0 solid / 21,7 x 3,0 tube (4-motion)

Golf VI GTI: 23,6 x 3,5 / 21,7 x 3,0 PR-0BF or 21,7 x 3,6 PR-0BM (DCC?) both tube

Golf VI R: 22,0 solid / 21,7 x 3,6 tube (4-motion)

Scirocco R: 23,6 x 3,5 / 21,7 x 3,6 both tube

Touran 170 HP: 23,0 solid / 21,7 x 3,0 tube

Passat R36: 23,6 solid / 21,7 x 3,6 tube (4-motion)

[Shoduchi]

Ordered a GTI rear sway bar (suspension code PR-0BF) yesterday. My Golf already came from factory with the same front sway bar as the GTI. My rear sway bar has 20,7 mm x 2,8 mm (suspension code PR-0BE).

RARB part number: 1K0511409CB
Rubber bush: 2x 1K0511327AS

[welshjohn]

Ok thanks for all your replies.

jason_rmh - Jas thanks for that. I did a search before I posted but I missed your previous post. I have found it now though and in your list it is 21.7 x 3.0.
xjay1337 - In your list it also says 21.7 x 3.0 so it's looking good.

But I think I am going to go with Golf_GT_TDI's advice and measure it just to be absolutely certain. Off out tomorrow to find some cheap calipers! (to measure with, not brake!)

Thanks everyone once again for your help. 

John

[Shoduchi]

No need to measure. Your GTI has the one I posted: 1K0511409CB. Just order that.

If you still doubt what I'm saying you can look here to confirm: http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_V--2.0T/Suspension/View_All/ES240573/.

[welshjohn]

Shoduchi. I think you are correct - but I suspect one of those from VW will be out of my price range which is why I am looking at a second hand one. If I could find a new one in the UK for a similar price to the one on the ECS site (about £65 by my reckoning) I would go for that but the cheapest non-VW I have seen here is about £180.

Unless anyone else knows better ?? 

John

[Shoduchi]

You should try to get one posting in the Wanted section. There should be more than a couple GTI owners who upgraded their RARB and should have it available for sale.

[welshjohn]

Good idea. I am new to the forum so I didn't know there was a Wanted section - For Sale yes but not Wanted.

I have just posted my want - fingers crossed.

[Golf_GT_TDI]

Might be worth contacting this seller on eBay and ask if they can relist it?..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400756923755
 

[Shoduchi]

Might be worth contacting this seller on eBay and ask if they can relist it?..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400756923755
 

That RARB isn't going to be relisted. It's coming to my Golf.

But you can keep an eye to see if they get a new one.