Rear drop link perished in two months..?

Animesis · 20th May 2017, 18:07

I fitted new dp links from dmgrs about two months ago and already they have both split all the way around. I'm fairly certain they are designed to last more than two months

Any ideas why the rubber has split all the way around in such a short time span?

I've emailed dmgrs to try and figure out what's happened.

Mike Noc · 21st May 2017, 07:05

Can't see it being anything else other than poor quality rubber - or plastic depending on what they have used.

I'm sure Mat will replace them for you.

philm · 21st May 2017, 09:17

If they are the qenuine rover ones as advertised 3 year warranty so shouldn't be a problem.

Animesis · 21st May 2017, 10:17

Yup genuine ones, I'll wait for Mats reply Monday

patrolman pete · 22nd May 2017, 08:55

If they have been fitted and tightened with the suspension hanging they could be under tension when the car is back on the ground and may split.

suffolk boy · 22nd May 2017, 11:28

had some fronts from the same source go the same i bought a pair only used one which the rubbber went.so decided to use new one out of the shed the rubber had gone on that as well despite being brand new and in a the bag still.
so changed the rubbers over and put some more grease in there will i was at it
or my garage did to be exact

20th May 2017, 18:07	#1
Animesis Loves to post Rover 75 saloon 2.0l Diesel Connoisseur Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wokingham Posts: 259 Thanks: 136 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Rear drop link perished in two months..? I fitted new dp links from dmgrs about two months ago and already they have both split all the way around. I'm fairly certain they are designed to last more than two months Any ideas why the rubber has split all the way around in such a short time span? I've emailed dmgrs to try and figure out what's happened. __________________ Gearbox change, clutch, subframe refurbish, handbrake mod, drumbrake repair, rear coils, plate PCB repair, sunroof drains refitted, trim leak fix, cruise control fix, cleared EGR/inlet, new strut bearings, USB sockets in rear ashtray, new front brake pipes/hoses, repaired undertray, new o/s rear upper arm, refurbished rear suspension&subframe, fixed back light leak, new exhaust, fitted HID xenons, FBH fix, new thermostat, armrest LEDs, wood dash, new hydromount, natnav, tyres, numberplates

21st May 2017, 10:17	#4
Animesis Loves to post Rover 75 saloon 2.0l Diesel Connoisseur Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wokingham Posts: 259 Thanks: 136 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Yup genuine ones, I'll wait for Mats reply Monday __________________ Gearbox change, clutch, subframe refurbish, handbrake mod, drumbrake repair, rear coils, plate PCB repair, sunroof drains refitted, trim leak fix, cruise control fix, cleared EGR/inlet, new strut bearings, USB sockets in rear ashtray, new front brake pipes/hoses, repaired undertray, new o/s rear upper arm, refurbished rear suspension&subframe, fixed back light leak, new exhaust, fitted HID xenons, FBH fix, new thermostat, armrest LEDs, wood dash, new hydromount, natnav, tyres, numberplates

22nd May 2017, 11:28	#6
suffolk boy This is my second home fiat panda Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: haverhill Posts: 6,720 Thanks: 96 Thanked 586 Times in 526 Posts	had some fronts from the same source go the same i bought a pair only used one which the rubbber went.so decided to use new one out of the shed the rubber had gone on that as well despite being brand new and in a the bag still. so changed the rubbers over and put some more grease in there will i was at it or my garage did to be exact __________________ fiat panda 1.2 eco

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21st May 2017, 07:05	#2
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Can't see it being anything else other than poor quality rubber - or plastic depending on what they have used. I'm sure Mat will replace them for you.

21st May 2017, 09:17	#3
philm Loves to post rover 75 tourer Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: HEREFORD Posts: 269 Thanks: 7 Thanked 69 Times in 56 Posts	If they are the qenuine rover ones as advertised 3 year warranty so shouldn't be a problem.

22nd May 2017, 08:55	#5
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	If they have been fitted and tightened with the suspension hanging they could be under tension when the car is back on the ground and may split.