Meyle Drop Links

Rp61973 · 2nd May 2019, 11:32

Just received a pair of new drop links in the post this morning - these are Meyle items and appear well made.

I did want to introduce some more grease into the joints before fitting them as a precautionary measure against premature failure. They have those blue spiral spring clips holding the boots on. I didn't want to take them off an find them impossible to replace. Has anyone had any experience of removing and replacing these (or not)?

ps The links on the car are Optimal (Russian) and were fitted in October. Both sides are knocking away quite merrily.

Many thanks

Paul

Rp61973 · 2nd May 2019, 13:04

The only two issues I see with that is that the cable tie might not hold the boot firm as the spring clip does (the respective profile of the two are 90 degrees different) and that by doing this any warranty is invalidated.

One thought I had was (using scrupulously clean tools) pushing the smaller end of the boot down and out of the groove with the clip still attached so there is wriggle room between the boot and the joint shaft to introduce a syringe into for greasing. Once done ease the boot up again between thumb and forefinger until it pops back into the groove?

macafee2 · 2nd May 2019, 13:32

if you do touch them you will invalidate any warranty

macafee2

Mike Trident · 2nd May 2019, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

if you do touch them you will invalidate any warranty

macafee2

Agreed! They have 2 years warranty.

I have had mine on for nearly a year, still like new.

MSS · 2nd May 2019, 15:14

In fact, Meyle HD have a 4-year warranty.

I for one do not subscribe to the need for additional grease as the contact within the joint is between a metal and self-lubricating nylon type material.

Rp61973 · 2nd May 2019, 16:11

MSS is correct; these are Meyle HD and declare a 4 yr warranty on the box.

I will just fit them and see how I go.

Thanks all.

2nd May 2019, 11:32	#1
Rp61973 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Classic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Galleywood Posts: 374 Thanks: 80 Thanked 67 Times in 45 Posts	Meyle Drop Links Just received a pair of new drop links in the post this morning - these are Meyle items and appear well made. I did want to introduce some more grease into the joints before fitting them as a precautionary measure against premature failure. They have those blue spiral spring clips holding the boots on. I didn't want to take them off an find them impossible to replace. Has anyone had any experience of removing and replacing these (or not)? ps The links on the car are Optimal (Russian) and were fitted in October. Both sides are knocking away quite merrily. Many thanks Paul __________________ 2006 Rover 75 CDTI in Starlight Silver 1973 Rover P6 3500 in Monza Red

2nd May 2019, 13:04	#2
Rp61973 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Classic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Galleywood Posts: 374 Thanks: 80 Thanked 67 Times in 45 Posts	The only two issues I see with that is that the cable tie might not hold the boot firm as the spring clip does (the respective profile of the two are 90 degrees different) and that by doing this any warranty is invalidated. One thought I had was (using scrupulously clean tools) pushing the smaller end of the boot down and out of the groove with the clip still attached so there is wriggle room between the boot and the joint shaft to introduce a syringe into for greasing. Once done ease the boot up again between thumb and forefinger until it pops back into the groove? __________________ 2006 Rover 75 CDTI in Starlight Silver 1973 Rover P6 3500 in Monza Red

2nd May 2019, 16:11	#6
Rp61973 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Classic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Galleywood Posts: 374 Thanks: 80 Thanked 67 Times in 45 Posts	MSS is correct; these are Meyle HD and declare a 4 yr warranty on the box. I will just fit them and see how I go. Thanks all. __________________ 2006 Rover 75 CDTI in Starlight Silver 1973 Rover P6 3500 in Monza Red

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,938 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	if you do touch them you will invalidate any warranty macafee2

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MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,086 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	In fact, Meyle HD have a 4-year warranty. I for one do not subscribe to the need for additional grease as the contact within the joint is between a metal and self-lubricating nylon type material.