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20th February 2019, 23:20 | #1 |
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Which front drop links?
I'm in need of a new set as it still knocks over bumps, even after changing the front wishbone bushes.
When looking yesterday I noticed water coming out of the top gaiter. I've seen so much on the forum about aftermarket, cheaper and branded links not lasting I'm not sure about to which to get, so any opinions which is the best bet? Rimmers https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RBM100241 £33 genuine Rover, or after market https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-RBM100241P £15? I believe these are 12 months warranty. Or DMGRS https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...inks-rbm100240 £28.50 OEM MG rover, or cheaper version https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...inks-rbm100240 at £17.50 Both have a 2 year warranty, with matt's no quibble replacement? Also the 4 year warranty £37 Longbridge links, but with the crankshaft pulley to do, I've got to check the budget a bit. Also seen https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-ROVER...D/161920119047 with a 4 year warranty although again a bit dearer at £33? Anybody with experience of any of these. I'm thinking DMGRS cheaper version as they have a 2 year warranty same as the dearer ones. |
21st February 2019, 07:57 | #2 |
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I have had very good experience with Delphi supplied by Mister Auto. The first set only developed a slight play after 4 years and 40k+ miles. The second set has now been on for 2 years.
I have purchased a set of Meyle HD which carry a 4-year warranty. These will sit in the cupboard until needed. |
21st February 2019, 12:07 | #3 |
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I have fitted a pair of Delphi ones and they both failed within 12months
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21st February 2019, 12:15 | #4 |
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This does raise the question of what factors are at play with our cars' suspensions and the whether non-genuine components may be in circulation.
Mine just do not experience the failures that others seem to experience with these components. Admittedly, my car had all the key suspension components replaced a few years ago. I am not suggesting anything, just thinking aloud! |
21st February 2019, 12:25 | #5 |
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I went for the Meyle ones with the 4 year warranty when I had the whole front suspension renewed about six months ago. Still early days, obviously, but I was impressed with the apparent quality of manufacture - they looked very solid and well made.
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I've fitted the cheapest of the cheap, with a dollop of grease worked into the joint prior to them being mounted on the car. Same ones are there five years and many many thousands of miles later. I was speaking earlier in the week to someone who'd had Delphi drop links fitted earlier this year, yes that's this year. And they were knackered as a result of the small end of the boot being displaced by the spanner holding the flats of the ball joint while the nut was being fastened up. How many "failed" drop links are as a result of similar incorrect fitting technique I wonder Brian |
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21st February 2019, 12:28 | #7 |
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It does not matter which type you buy, make sure you load the boots round the joints with grease, and work them by hand for a couple of minutes. Castrol CL grease is what I use.
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21st February 2019, 12:29 | #8 |
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I now have one firstline fitted which has lasted 2years and one dmgrs Mg rover oem which has been on 12months so far with no issues. Previously tried febi which failed at 18 months.
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