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26th July 2016, 16:45 | #1 |
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Turning Circle drop links
I had the front droplinks replaced in April this year with Turning Circle TC2566.
I had them checked a few weeks ago and they need replacing again, after about 2000 miles. I've ordered the most expensive ones from DMGRS. Pete |
26th July 2016, 17:15 | #2 |
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Sadly there are some really crapy ones out there. In fact have a brand new shiney pair somewhere in the garage. The boots were perishing when they arrived new.
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26th July 2016, 17:26 | #3 |
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It's a lottery, depends how many pot holes you hit!
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26th July 2016, 17:27 | #4 |
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Sadly it is impossible to avoid them all round here as there are more holes that decent road surface.
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27th July 2016, 20:14 | #5 |
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The rubber gaiters on most of the drop links are made of poor quality material.
Ironically, the turning circle made ones you've had have probably failed, because on full lock, the rubber gaiters cease to fully seal the joint, allowing water in. |
27th July 2016, 20:39 | #6 |
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Waxoyl them, it keeps the rubber soft and supple, stops them cracking.
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