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Title: drop links
Post by: paul61 on 05 August 2012, 21:15:44

Hi all ,engine packed up on last omega and have just got another and drop links need doing ,could you let me know is it an easy job ,have got the drop links ready ,just wondering on a rough amount of time it would take aswell

paul61 from manchester

Title: Re: drop links
Post by: feeutfo on 05 August 2012, 21:19:44

Heavy duty Merle via allgerman.

Depends if the nuts are rusted and seized on, as to how long it takes. Half hour a side normally I guess. Jack both sides and you won't have to lever the roll ber to line up.

Title: Re: drop links
Post by: Andy B on 05 August 2012, 21:22:06

Quote from: paul61 on 05 August 2012, 21:15:44

Hi all ,engine packed up on last omega and have just got another and drop links need doing ,could you let me know is it an easy job ,have got the drop links ready ,just wondering on a rough amount of time it would take aswell

paul61 from manchester

As Chris says, an easy job. You anywhere near Bury? I'll give you a lift with them if you like ............... as long as the weather is better than it was today.  ;D ;D

Title: Re: drop links
Post by: paul61 on 05 August 2012, 21:28:16

hi thanks for info ,live in middleton about 10 -15 mins from bury ,i remember you andy from hollyhead meet with your astra and dog

paul61

Title: Re: drop links
Post by: dbug on 05 August 2012, 21:53:23

Have always used pattern without problem - usually costing around £20 the pair.

Easy job - 15 minutes per side :y

Do you mean Meyle Mr Gixer??

Title: Re: drop links
Post by: Andy B on 05 August 2012, 22:04:08

Quote from: paul61 on 05 August 2012, 21:28:16

hi thanks for info ,live in middleton about 10 -15 mins from bury ,i remember you andy from hollyhead meet with your astra and dog

paul61

Ah!  :-[ You've a better memory than me ......  :-[
I'm around all day tomorrow if you need a lift  :y :y

Title: Re: drop links
Post by: feeutfo on 05 August 2012, 22:09:13

4year warranty.
http://www.allgermanparts.co.uk/ourshop/prod_2034029-Front-anti-roll-bar-link-Meyle-HD-version-4-year-warranty-616-060-5575HD.html

Title: Re: drop links
Post by: paul61 on 06 August 2012, 19:01:04

hi thanks for offer andy had a go myself when came home from work took me a 1 and half hours,nuts came off except 1 which i ended up sawing off  ,thanks again to all for the info much appreciated
paul61 :y

Title: Re: drop links
Post by: feeutfo on 06 August 2012, 19:02:06

Good man. :y

Title: Re: drop links
Post by: Andy B on 06 August 2012, 19:07:38

Quote from: paul61 on 06 August 2012, 19:01:04

hi thanks for offer andy had a go myself when came home from work took me a 1 and half hours,nuts came off except 1 which i ended up sawing off  ,thanks again to all for the info much appreciated
paul61 :y

Glad you're sorted!  :y :y