Changing rear drop links

[steve1975]

Is there an how to on changing rear drop links,can't seem to find one,sure iv seen it somewhere though

[Rooney]

This one?

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=106335

[gazcaz]

Originally Posted by Rooney

This one?

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=106335

Rear not fronts.....

[Saga Lout]

Originally Posted by steve1975

Is there an how to on changing rear drop links,can't seem to find one,sure iv seen it somewhere though

If you look at the lower arms you will see them passing through, it's the easiest job on the whole of the rear. If you have a look at them you'll slap yourself for doubting your ability. If it took ten min's to do both sides you'd be miffed.

[MWMan]

As Saga Lout says, they are easy enough to do, but it all depends on how rusty they are. Give them a good soak in plus gas some days before having a go.

[Richard1973]

Mine are looking pretty grim when I disconnected them to change a spring. It is access to the upper mount which is the problem, unless I am missing a trick?

[Arctic]

Originally Posted by steve1975

Is there an how to on changing rear drop links,can't seem to find one,sure iv seen it somewhere though

Originally Posted by Saga Lout

If you look at the lower arms you will see them passing through, it's the easiest job on the whole of the rear. If you have a look at them you'll slap yourself for doubting your ability. If it took ten min's to do both sides you'd be miffed.

As Michael states above once you have the car jacked, on an axle stand and the wheel off quite easy job as long as the nuts & bolts paly the game with you here are a few photo's below which may help.

I can not remember if I did an how to on these ?

Select and purchase your drop link Fig 1
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Jack the rear of the car up and add an axle stand after removing the wheel Fig 2/3
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With the wheel off looking through the wheel arch you see the drop link that as to be removed Fig 4

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First remove the nut that holds the drop link to the anti roll bar Fig 5
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You will also need to use a spanner to hold the flat on the link Fig 6/7
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Once you have the drop link/anti roll bar nut removed you can the remove the bolt through the arm Fig 8
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Use to good sockets to remove the bolts and nut Fig9/10
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Now you have removed the old drop link you can fit the new drop link in reverse Fig 11
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If you are not using a new bolt & nut copper grease the old one before fitting Fig 12
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Offer the link through the arm add bolt & nut, fit the drop link to the anti roll bar and tighten up the nuts and bolts. Fig 13
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Refit the wheel move on to the other drop link fit these in pairs cheers Arctic.

[maciejk]

Hello, does anyone know if a drop link fits both left & right sides, or are they side specific, I just got mine they both look like they're either left or right

[daveo138]

Originally Posted by maciejk

Hello, does anyone know if a drop link fits both left & right sides, or are they side specific, I just got mine they both look like they're either left or right

According to Rimmers website, they are handed.

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001546

[Devilish]

They are indeed handed, and those two look to be for the same side.
Are they branded?
Where did you get them from?
I would not return just one, I would return them both.
Anyone can make a mistake, but they should be packed either individually marked L or R, or packed as a pair.