Drop link oe manufacturer? - Page 3

Phill_190 · 22nd May 2017, 18:50

I had Delphi front drop links fitted around Feb from ECP and have juat had to change again, completely knackered! Less than 1500 miles I would say.

Typhoon190 · 22nd May 2017, 19:35

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Originally Posted by Phill_190

I had Delphi front drop links fitted around Feb from ECP and have juat had to change again, completely knackered! Less than 1500 miles I would say.

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Originally Posted by Typhoon190

Surely these items should last at least a year. Any less and they're not fit for purpose, and should be returned for warranty replacement?

or refund!!!

DMGRS · 22nd May 2017, 22:04

I have to say, we've now had a couple of sets of both our Genuine MG and OEM-Q drop links fail - but that's out of over 1,100 OEM-Q and 700 MG items sold.

We have a no-quibble 2 year warranty in place, so we'll just ping another set straight out if there's a problem.
Give them a try, you won't be disappointed!

OEM-Q - https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...inks-rbm100240
Genuine MG - https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/pre...inks-rbm100240

These cars are really hard on drop links it seems. My own ZT-T has a set of our OEM-Q items fitted (I'm a Yorkshireman, afterall!) and they've covered 2 MOTs so far without issue. That's a lot of miles, as the car is used heavily daily over very poor roads.

Typhoon190 · 22nd May 2017, 22:14

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Originally Posted by DMGRS

These cars are really hard on drop links it seems. My own ZT-T has a set of our OEM-Q items fitted (I'm a Yorkshireman, afterall!) and they've covered 2 MOTs so far without issue. That's a lot of miles, as the car is used heavily daily over very poor roads.

The original drop links on my car lasted at least 8 years in my ownership, and probably the 6 before hand. The only reason they had to be changed was because the gaiters had perished, and I'm annoyed with myself for not keeping them and changing the gaiters. There's clearly something wrong with the replacements that are being sold, aftermarket or otherwise. It's not the cars, it's the drop links IMO.

DMGRS · 22nd May 2017, 23:05

I thought that, and I guess part of me still does - but it seems every brand has reports of continuous failure.

I thought we were immune - but apparently not!
So far all but 1 pair of ours with a fault was caused by failed gaiters letting grit and water in - so we now use silicone lubricant on the links we have in storage to keep the rubber soft - this will also help them last longer in service.

That's the theory, anyway...

genpk · 23rd May 2017, 08:52

I put a set of links I got from DMGR about 2yeats ago and there still fine although just noticing a crack in one of the rubbers .
Think you can buy the rubbers seperately ?
Roads over here don't seem to bad as well, no salt or crud.

Bigcul1 · 23rd May 2017, 11:10

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Originally Posted by Lovel

Don't waste your money on Delphi drop links. They were not OE, and in my experience fail early on.

Not in my experience

bl52krz · 23rd May 2017, 23:35

Changed my drop links at the front not long ago. Lasted 90,000 miles. Fitted Delphi and today had a look at them because of a knocking from the front on slightly rough roads. Not the droplinks, so will be buying a set of strut top bearings.

pletevl · 24th May 2017, 07:33

I bought MOOG (federal mogul) ones for my car 3 years ago and they are still perfect. Even the rubbers are fine.

gozo ken · 24th May 2017, 08:27

I agree with T16,,I can't see why you would have to tighten the drop links with the car on the ground,when they have the ball joint at each end !!!

22nd May 2017, 22:04	#23
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	I have to say, we've now had a couple of sets of both our Genuine MG and OEM-Q drop links fail - but that's out of over 1,100 OEM-Q and 700 MG items sold. We have a no-quibble 2 year warranty in place, so we'll just ping another set straight out if there's a problem. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed! OEM-Q - https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rov...inks-rbm100240 Genuine MG - https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/pre...inks-rbm100240 These cars are really hard on drop links it seems. My own ZT-T has a set of our OEM-Q items fitted (I'm a Yorkshireman, afterall!) and they've covered 2 MOTs so far without issue. That's a lot of miles, as the car is used heavily daily over very poor roads. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

22nd May 2017, 23:05	#25
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	I thought that, and I guess part of me still does - but it seems every brand has reports of continuous failure. I thought we were immune - but apparently not! So far all but 1 pair of ours with a fault was caused by failed gaiters letting grit and water in - so we now use silicone lubricant on the links we have in storage to keep the rubber soft - this will also help them last longer in service. That's the theory, anyway... __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

23rd May 2017, 23:35	#28
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Changed my drop links at the front not long ago. Lasted 90,000 miles. Fitted Delphi and today had a look at them because of a knocking from the front on slightly rough roads. Not the droplinks, so will be buying a set of strut top bearings. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

22nd May 2017, 18:50	#21
Phill_190 Gets stuck in MG ZT Saloon Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 653 Thanks: 36 Thanked 97 Times in 74 Posts	I had Delphi front drop links fitted around Feb from ECP and have juat had to change again, completely knackered! Less than 1500 miles I would say.

23rd May 2017, 08:52	#26
genpk Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon MGZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,662 Thanks: 3 Thanked 461 Times in 299 Posts	I put a set of links I got from DMGR about 2yeats ago and there still fine although just noticing a crack in one of the rubbers . Think you can buy the rubbers seperately ? Roads over here don't seem to bad as well, no salt or crud.

24th May 2017, 07:33	#29
pletevl Posted a thing or two rover 75 cdti(rhd), MG ZR(lhd), MG TF(lhd), MG TF(rhd), mini mpi (lhd), Renault megane III (awful) Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East of France Posts: 1,278 Thanks: 124 Thanked 114 Times in 93 Posts	I bought MOOG (federal mogul) ones for my car 3 years ago and they are still perfect. Even the rubbers are fine.

24th May 2017, 08:27	#30
gozo ken Avid contributor R75 SALOON Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 226 Thanks: 20 Thanked 57 Times in 44 Posts	I agree with T16,,I can't see why you would have to tighten the drop links with the car on the ground,when they have the ball joint at each end !!!