Moog drop links

cbr1100xx · 31st March 2021, 15:18

Got some moog drop links from ecp yesterday and fitted today.
I have to say I'm quite impressed with the quality.
The rubber boots are nice and supple
They are held on with wire clips,2 at each end.
And they are the correct size on the threaded part,and also have flats and Allen key fittings in the ends.
I decided not to remove the boots and add extra grease and have made a note of the mileage so we will see if they are as good as they look.

Stan

Rogue · 31st March 2021, 15:46

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Originally Posted by cbr1100xx

Got some moog drop links from ecp yesterday and fitted today.
I have to say I'm quite impressed with the quality.
The rubber boots are nice and supple
They are held on with wire clips,2 at each end.
And they are the correct size on the threaded part,and also have flats and Allen key fittings in the ends.
I decided not to remove the boots and add extra grease and have made a note of the mileage so we will see if they are as good as they look.

Stan

Coincidentally i picked up some Moog track rod ends and an inner tie rod today and thought much the same as you. Will see how long they last compared to the 21yr old originals

suzublu · 31st March 2021, 16:08

When my car was 13, I fitted Moog droplinks, got 4 years out of them 😎

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Number 6 · 31st March 2021, 16:31

Why is it that the originals last up to 10 or 12 years, as mine did and replacements dont last a quarter of the time??

Phil-T4 · 1st April 2021, 06:51

Cause the shocks have weakened and dont supply the damping on short strokes, therefore the ball joints take all the hammering and fail.

Number 6 · 1st April 2021, 11:24

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Originally Posted by Phil-T4

Cause the shocks have weakened and dont supply the damping on short strokes, therefore the ball joints take all the hammering and fail.

Thanks Phil. I never gave that a thought.

The Rovering Member · 1st April 2021, 22:33

I bought some Moog droplinks for an early Astra last week as they'll do the job on the A60 Farina's if you're stuck for originals which l was. Then an owners club member came up with some originals for me so they were unnecessary after all. They were cheap though so no matter.

My original front springs & pans were rotten though so l had to spend some money there.

trikey · 3rd April 2021, 14:37

Just an update, the moog track rod ends benefit firing greasing before fitting as the grease was a bit sparse!

cbr1100xx · 3rd April 2021, 16:04

Oh dear , that is a bit sparse,
Why do they keep just waving the joint over the grease pot instead of giving it a good dunking.
Well mine are on now so I suppose it will be a good test to see how long they last when fitted dry straight out the box.

Stan

COLVERT · 3rd April 2021, 17:19

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Originally Posted by trikey

Just an update, the moog track rod ends benefit firing greasing before fitting as the grease was a bit sparse!

You say FIRING.--Do you heat the grease to make sure it runs in to completely fill the joint ??

In the past I've filled up bearings by putting them in a tin of heated grease.---( Heated gently on the gas. )

31st March 2021, 15:18	#1
cbr1100xx Gets stuck in VW touareg Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: dunsop bridge Posts: 870 Thanks: 225 Thanked 414 Times in 235 Posts	Moog drop links Got some moog drop links from ecp yesterday and fitted today. I have to say I'm quite impressed with the quality. The rubber boots are nice and supple They are held on with wire clips,2 at each end. And they are the correct size on the threaded part,and also have flats and Allen key fittings in the ends. I decided not to remove the boots and add extra grease and have made a note of the mileage so we will see if they are as good as they look. Stan __________________ WE WERE BOTH BORN ON THE 4th of JULY CAR DIED 15/11/2022---I'M STILL GOING (JUST)

31st March 2021, 16:31	#4
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	Why is it that the originals last up to 10 or 12 years, as mine did and replacements dont last a quarter of the time?? __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

1st April 2021, 22:33	#7
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	I bought some Moog droplinks for an early Astra last week as they'll do the job on the A60 Farina's if you're stuck for originals which l was. Then an owners club member came up with some originals for me so they were unnecessary after all. They were cheap though so no matter. My original front springs & pans were rotten though so l had to spend some money there. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it. Last edited by The Rovering Member; 1st April 2021 at 22:36..

3rd April 2021, 14:37	#8
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,772 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Moog drop links Just an update, the moog track rod ends benefit firing greasing before fitting as the grease was a bit sparse! __________________ Lest we forget.. Last edited by trikey; 3rd April 2021 at 14:40..

3rd April 2021, 16:04	#9
cbr1100xx Gets stuck in VW touareg Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: dunsop bridge Posts: 870 Thanks: 225 Thanked 414 Times in 235 Posts	Oh dear , that is a bit sparse, Why do they keep just waving the joint over the grease pot instead of giving it a good dunking. Well mine are on now so I suppose it will be a good test to see how long they last when fitted dry straight out the box. Stan __________________ WE WERE BOTH BORN ON THE 4th of JULY CAR DIED 15/11/2022---I'M STILL GOING (JUST)

31st March 2021, 16:08	#3
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	When my car was 13, I fitted Moog droplinks, got 4 years out of them 😎 Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk

1st April 2021, 06:51	#5
Phil-T4 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T, Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Olney Posts: 2,969 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,088 Times in 657 Posts	Cause the shocks have weakened and dont supply the damping on short strokes, therefore the ball joints take all the hammering and fail.