Delphi front drop links ... - Page 2

AndyN01 · 18th July 2018, 06:28

IMHO a reputable supplier selling decent stuff (not super cheapo - let's hope for the best) is the key.

Stuff goes wrong, it happens.

It's what happens next that's the important bit.

I'm still using my now not so local motor factor that I've been with for coming up for 30 years.

Never any issues, decent prices and talking to people who actually know their onions - or even car parts.

What would make me change? Maybe "our" traders because of the specialist knowledge/parts but otherwise........

Still very sad to hear of premature failures on supposedly quality stuff.

Andy.

bl52krz · 18th July 2018, 12:28

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Originally Posted by ceedy

My new ones Meyle have a 4year warranty But still filled them with Grease, out of the 4 end 3 had almost nothing and one end had a decent dollop

C.

I think these drop link woes are going to be ongoing. You will have to keep us upto date on how the Meyle ones perform. It seems as though there is no pride now in what is produced for the auto industry.

CivilSteve · 18th July 2018, 12:58

There's apparently alot of "fake" stuff floating about the auction sites. Mintex brake pads being a hot name to knock off.

I've got Delphi lower arms and drop links on my ZR which has been used on road and track (so a harsh life) and they've been solid for years. Only recently I've swapped out the lower arm bush for polybush for handling. The bush that came out was still in top condition

jackatesme · 18th July 2018, 14:30

Just received a drop link from Matt,ordered Friday,received today. Hope the drop link gives me as good a service as Matts'.

MSS · 18th July 2018, 17:50

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Originally Posted by CivilSteve

There's apparently alot of "fake" stuff floating about the auction sites. Mintex brake pads being a hot name to knock off.

I've got Delphi lower arms and drop links on my ZR which has been used on road and track (so a harsh life) and they've been solid for years. Only recently I've swapped out the lower arm bush for polybush for handling. The bush that came out was still in top condition

I agree. My first set of Delphi droplinks lasted 4 years and over 46k miles. The second set has now done around £20k miles.

It's important to buy a well known brand e.g. Deplhi, form a reputable supplier.

MSS · 18th July 2018, 17:52

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Originally Posted by jackatesme

Just received a drop link from Matt,ordered Friday,received today. Hope the drop link gives me as good a service as Matts'.

Was it an oversight not to thank the courier or did Matt deliver personally?

jackatesme · 18th July 2018, 18:11

The courier was a young girl,i would have gave her a big thank you,but the wife was present.

T16 · 18th July 2018, 22:21

I find this drop link situation one of the most annoying things ever.

It is not like this is some highly technical piece.

Here are my NEW rears after 6 months on the car, thats including 3 months of GREAT weather recently. This is worse than the 14 year old ones I took off! :-

Comfortably Numb · 18th July 2018, 23:02

Does anyone know a mod which makes the front ones easier to change - the top fixings can be a pain. When I renewed mine, I shortened the threaded section, for better access with a spanner, but despite a modified (bent) spanner, it's still fiddly. Poor design.

T16 · 18th July 2018, 23:15

You are meant to use an open spanner on the nut, and turn the drop link!

I use a crow-foot spanner to do this, it even says this in RAVE I believe.

18th July 2018, 06:28	#11
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,076 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	IMHO a reputable supplier selling decent stuff (not super cheapo - let's hope for the best) is the key. Stuff goes wrong, it happens. It's what happens next that's the important bit. I'm still using my now not so local motor factor that I've been with for coming up for 30 years. Never any issues, decent prices and talking to people who actually know their onions - or even car parts. What would make me change? Maybe "our" traders because of the specialist knowledge/parts but otherwise........ Still very sad to hear of premature failures on supposedly quality stuff. Andy. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/

18th July 2018, 14:30	#14
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	Just received a drop link from Matt,ordered Friday,received today. Hope the drop link gives me as good a service as Matts'. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.

18th July 2018, 18:11	#17
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	The courier was a young girl,i would have gave her a big thank you,but the wife was present. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.

18th July 2018, 12:58	#13
CivilSteve Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Manchester Posts: 237 Thanks: 20 Thanked 108 Times in 56 Posts	There's apparently alot of "fake" stuff floating about the auction sites. Mintex brake pads being a hot name to knock off. I've got Delphi lower arms and drop links on my ZR which has been used on road and track (so a harsh life) and they've been solid for years. Only recently I've swapped out the lower arm bush for polybush for handling. The bush that came out was still in top condition

18th July 2018, 22:21	#18
T16 I really should get out more....... ZT CDTi 135, ZT260SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,877 Thanks: 10 Thanked 331 Times in 213 Posts	I find this drop link situation one of the most annoying things ever. It is not like this is some highly technical piece. Here are my NEW rears after 6 months on the car, thats including 3 months of GREAT weather recently. This is worse than the 14 year old ones I took off! :-

18th July 2018, 23:02	#19
Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	Does anyone know a mod which makes the front ones easier to change - the top fixings can be a pain. When I renewed mine, I shortened the threaded section, for better access with a spanner, but despite a modified (bent) spanner, it's still fiddly. Poor design.

18th July 2018, 23:15	#20
T16 I really should get out more....... ZT CDTi 135, ZT260SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,877 Thanks: 10 Thanked 331 Times in 213 Posts	You are meant to use an open spanner on the nut, and turn the drop link! I use a crow-foot spanner to do this, it even says this in RAVE I believe.