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Old 22nd February 2019, 22:53   #21
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I wonder are these the genuine ones for our cars ? as anyone purchased these from the link below ? I too have used differing types over the last 10 years some better than others, but they will all fair better with some grease added.

https://www.mgroverparts.eu/Front-su...nk-arm-genuine
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I can't remember which ones I got from DMGRS, but I fitted them last June and by September/October the rubber boots had already cracked and split. He sent out some replacement boots, so we'll see how long they last this time.
Same thing happened to me, lasted 12 months, joints still felt tight but rubber perished. I just took them off and through them in the bin, lesson learnt. I think I replaced them with lemforder, been fine now for 2.5 years.
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Old 23rd February 2019, 09:21   #23
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Seems to be a useful discussion on the subject, always likely to be pros and cons for each

I think the main point is to fill them with grease prior to fitting, and don't damage them in the process. I've seen some useful guides on the forum. I'm inclined to get the cheaper set from DMGRS mainly for the 24 month warrantee.

When I looked at mine yesterday the top rubber boot was full of water and came bubbling out when I squeezed it
Once I've finished the crankshaft pulley I'll be putting some new links on.
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Old 23rd February 2019, 10:13   #24
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I wonder are these the genuine ones for our cars ? as anyone purchased these from the link below ? I too have used differing types over the last 10 years some better than others, but they will all fair better with some grease added.

https://www.mgroverparts.eu/Front-su...nk-arm-genuine


I don’t think they’re the original Arctic, as the rubber boot is held on with a spring clip. The originals were bonded on as far as I can tell.


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All this drop link talk I have spotted these on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-...gJnfVM2KJk4DZg the drop link ends are replaceable and seem a good buy if they will last, has anybody bought a set?
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I don’t think they’re the original Arctic, as the rubber boot is held on with a spring clip. The originals were bonded on as far as I can tell.
HI Sean
I have to agree with you, I just hate how some sellers make a play on words, if you read the advert it is trying to state they are genuine MGZT drop links, but as you say we know they are not
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er, um. Huh huh huh.

Jacked my car up yesterday to replace some of the undertray screws that had fallen out presumably when I had the deer prang just before Christmas.

One of the missing screws was at the mid-fixing point. The tray was able to flap up and down and whack on the underside of the fixing point on the chassis.

After replacing the missing screws, the clunking has mysteriously disappeared.

Perhaps I was too quick to misgive those nice German drop links?
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I wonder are these the genuine ones for our cars ? as anyone purchased these from the link below ? I too have used differing types over the last 10 years some better than others, but they will all fair better with some grease added.

https://www.mgroverparts.eu/Front-su...nk-arm-genuine
Delphi are as good as any, I know these are genuine.
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Delphi are as good as any, I know these are genuine.

So are these genuine I still like to add a little grease
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Delphi are as good as any, I know these are genuine.
I got mine from Autosessive Halesowen Birmingham. The one went grungeso I took it back after around 12 months and they gave me another which has been ok up to now. Good company to deal with as a bonus also.Just make sure you put some Castrol CL grease into both ends before fitting and work them round to spread the grease onto all surfaces.
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