Drop links

[DMGRS]

Originally Posted by rab60bit

Thanks for the responses, I've ordered a pair of Mehle HD - with VAT and the carriage etc. they come to me at £24 each.
Please note I updated my original post (regarding the 'life' from this last pair of links off DMGRS who I do support whenever possible) but it was December 2016 @146K when I replaced both front struts and the drop links (again as MOT failures in that November) with DMGRS components
- the O/S strut was advised as 'misting' in December 2020 @165K
- the O/S strut "serious leak" and the N/S drop link "...linkage ball joint likely to become detached" both fails yesterday @167K
Matt agreed to replace the strut FOC last year so I have it ready to fit but approx. 20K for both components ain't good (particularly the strut) and I don't attempt to do them myself so it's labour costs on top.
Anyone know who supplied the MGR production line with drop links?
Should I give both drop links some extra grease, if so what grease must I use?

Hello there, I'm sorry to see you've had less-than-expected life from these.
The originals were made by Delphi, however unfortunately they confirmed some years ago that the original tooling no longer exists and that their current 'offering' is outsourced - so likely no better than other options out there.
A shame, as they're by far the best option - we do occasionally get some in with our 'old stock' however I'm honestly not sure if there's any left out there in the wild now.

If you do order again, drop me a PM and I'll arrange some discount for the short life. They may be over our warranty in terms of years, but I'd expect more mileage from them.

Regards
Mat