anti roll bar drop links - Page 2

bl52krz · 9th June 2018, 15:17

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Originally Posted by oxfordblue75

Yes the ones from DMGRS are the MG ones which have very good feedback and I believe a 2 year parts warranty . My previous were genuine Delphi which I know from working in the parts industry are not as good as they used to be so as they have failed so soon I have chosen not to use again . In the parts industry we class anything from a vehicle manufacturer as a genuine part . Any parts made by other manufacturers may be O.E spec (original specification) but are classed as after market parts .

I bought Delphi, and after about 4000 miles, one gave up the ghost. Got a replacement from where I bought it from in exchange, filled the boots up with castrol CL grease and it’s been ok since then. As suggested above fill the boots with a good grease.

DMGRS · 24th June 2018, 22:25

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Originally Posted by mss

The ones I used were genuine Delphi. The new ones are genuine Meyle.

Is the one you ordered genuine Rover UK OEM? I would suspect not! I believe those are genuine Chinese MG items.

All items are genuine - the question is genuine what?

Unfortunately the MGR OE was Delphi - and it's been confirmed on previous threads that Delphi's current offering is significantly different than the originals fitted to our cars.
I bought a Tourer with some fitted, and one was knocking like billy-O after 14 months in service.

Add to that, there was an issue with the XPart Genuine MG Rover front drop links last year - well documented on here by several specialists (I'll leave them to come forward if they want to) that the boot was too large, allowing water in. Picture below - not mine, but from the specialist involved:

The market for these is very large, full of options and everyone has their own favourite. I stock what I do because I believe they're the best option at the moment - no other reason.

Just my 2p, no doubt I'll be pounced on for 'touting' or whatever by the regulars

bl52krz · 24th June 2018, 22:38

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Originally Posted by DMGRS

Unfortunately the MGR OE was Delphi - and it's been confirmed on previous threads that Delphi's current offering is significantly different than the originals fitted to our cars.
I bought a Tourer with some fitted, and one was knocking like billy-O after 14 months in service.

Add to that, there was an issue with the XPart Genuine MG Rover front drop links last year - well documented on here by several specialists (I'll leave them to come forward if they want to) that the boot was too large, allowing water in. Picture below - not mine, but from the specialist involved:

The market for these is very large, full of options and everyone has their own favourite. I stock what I do because I believe they're the best option at the moment - no other reason.

Just my 2p, no doubt I'll be pounced on for 'touting' or whatever by the regulars

I don’t see why you think you would be pounced on. I have no trouble with people who have differing opinions from me. You are in a position to see exactly what is going on with spares of all sorts, and if you were to exaggerate claims for the parts you sell, I am sure that you would be found out and your business would suffer.

DMGRS · 24th June 2018, 22:46

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

I don’t see why you think you would be pounced on. I have no trouble with people who have differing opinions from me. You are in a position to see exactly what is going on with spares of all sorts, and if you were to exaggerate claims for the parts you sell, I am sure that you would be found out and your business would suffer.

There's a couple of regulars who seem to enjoy pouncing on my posts and tearing them to bits - a shame, as I try to keep my input unbiased and useful to members rather than a marketing ploy.
One particular member had a complete meltdown when I suggested a drop link they'd recommended wasn't great, but I've had issues with that member previously so it wasn't a huge surprise... despite me backing up my claim with several customer-provided experiences of the item. Would they listen? Would they heck...

I'm sure those concerned know who they are - but rest assured, you're not one of them.

I know that my input is appreciated by most - and for that I'm grateful.

More to the point - if I thought a part was top-notch, you can guarantee I'd have a pallet of them on the way within the hour.

I was a member and enthusiast long before I had the business - so I'm focused on quality, not what's cheap to buy or easy to get hold of.

saxo1980 · 24th June 2018, 22:47

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-ROVER....c100290.m3507

mats/ are good and i would only put this on mine but i think its each to the own i guess

Comfortably Numb · 25th June 2018, 22:38

Whatever drop links you fit, they aren't going to change the suspension characteristics (apart from noisiness!) What Tracker said is right - fit uprated (harder, and shorter) ZT springs. ZT owners may know if the ZT arbs are stiffer. Expect the ride over rough surfaces to be harsher.

Madderz · 25th June 2018, 22:45

My honest opinion is that no drop links last as long as they should, but that's more to do with all the potholes!
And over-sized boots are a common issue.....
They're normally ok until they're fitted

LotusLC · 26th June 2018, 07:58

The main problem I have found is the lack of grease .

DMGRS · 26th June 2018, 11:14

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Originally Posted by LotusLC

The main problem I have found is the lack of grease .

Same with me - we tested about 15 different brands of link before settling on the ones we have, and this was a shockingly common theme!

MSS · 26th June 2018, 11:49

I for one have never been convinced about the grease theory. The ball should be a tight fit in a nylon type material that lines the outer shell. I think the problem lies in two areas - nylon materials used not being for for purpose and the general condition of our roads reducing lifespans.

The only purpose that grease can serve in a balljoint is to keep moisture out but this can be achieved with a minimal coating of grease and a fit for purpose rubber balljoint cover.

Matt - it would take the equivalent of say 25k+ (preferably 50k+) miles to test a droplink. Doing so on a dozen or so different makes would be a huge undertaking. Do you have some sort of a test rig to simulate all-weather driving conditions over those miles?

24th June 2018, 22:47	#15
saxo1980 Gets stuck in BMW 118i m sport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Home Posts: 524 Thanks: 506 Thanked 174 Times in 77 Posts	https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-ROVER....c100290.m3507 mats/ are good and i would only put this on mine but i think its each to the own i guess Last edited by saxo1980; 24th June 2018 at 22:53..

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LotusLC This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Auto / ZT-T Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: York Posts: 3,981 Thanks: 3,329 Thanked 1,644 Times in 1,238 Posts	The main problem I have found is the lack of grease . __________________ Lotus Carlton - Number 852 (My old car) https://i.imgur.com/Cwa3376m.jpg

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Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	Whatever drop links you fit, they aren't going to change the suspension characteristics (apart from noisiness!) What Tracker said is right - fit uprated (harder, and shorter) ZT springs. ZT owners may know if the ZT arbs are stiffer. Expect the ride over rough surfaces to be harsher.

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Madderz Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Barnsley Posts: 594 Thanks: 233 Thanked 132 Times in 121 Posts	My honest opinion is that no drop links last as long as they should, but that's more to do with all the potholes! And over-sized boots are a common issue..... They're normally ok until they're fitted

26th June 2018, 11:49	#20
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,085 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	I for one have never been convinced about the grease theory. The ball should be a tight fit in a nylon type material that lines the outer shell. I think the problem lies in two areas - nylon materials used not being for for purpose and the general condition of our roads reducing lifespans. The only purpose that grease can serve in a balljoint is to keep moisture out but this can be achieved with a minimal coating of grease and a fit for purpose rubber balljoint cover. Matt - it would take the equivalent of say 25k+ (preferably 50k+) miles to test a droplink. Doing so on a dozen or so different makes would be a huge undertaking. Do you have some sort of a test rig to simulate all-weather driving conditions over those miles?