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Droplink noise?
« on: 01 May 2008, 14:22:53 »
I've started to notice a loose knocking sound from wheel arch area. I'm suspecting worn droplinks. Is there anyway of checking them before I go ahead and get some new links fitted? :-?
BTW: Doesnt seem to have any effect on steering or handling but then I hardly thrash about in it anyway. :P
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Re: Droplink noise?
« Reply #1 on: 01 May 2008, 14:30:45 »
Its more of a light knock which tends to dissapear/lessen when cornering.....when bad you can get them to knock by bouncing the relevant corner of the car.
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Re: Droplink noise?
« Reply #2 on: 01 May 2008, 14:31:18 »
Droplinks start to knock through wear long before it's easy to detect any real movement in them. They're cheap enough to replace, and although pattern ones are allegedly not as good as original, I use them
and get enough wear from them to make it worthwhile.
It's not particularly an urgent safety issue, but getting rid of the annoyance is magic. Takes about 20/30 mins per side, (except for the whizz-kids), given no snags removing bolts.
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Re: Droplink noise?
« Reply #3 on: 01 May 2008, 15:07:43 »
Quick, free way to check     remove them and  take a short, careful drive.
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Re: Droplink noise?
« Reply #4 on: 01 May 2008, 21:01:47 »
What sort of cost are they I think mine need doing
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Re: Droplink noise?
« Reply #5 on: 01 May 2008, 21:05:06 »
About 20 quid a pair for FAI ones......beware the super cheap ones, they dont last!
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Re: Droplink noise?
« Reply #6 on: 01 May 2008, 21:10:21 »
 :-[ what does FAI mean please
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Re: Droplink noise?
« Reply #7 on: 01 May 2008, 21:33:39 »
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Re: Droplink noise?
« Reply #8 on: 01 May 2008, 21:45:42 »
 :) Thanks for that , are they avalible on trade card at vx do you know I suppose its worth changing the pair in one go as it suspension bits , is that a faily good price do you reckon considering its got the postage added to it  :question
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Re: Droplink noise?
« Reply #9 on: 01 May 2008, 21:52:14 »
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:) Thanks for that , are they avalible on trade card at vx do you know I suppose its worth changing the pair in one go as it suspension bits , is that a faily good price do you reckon considering its got the postage added to it  :question


Its an excellent price, the Vx ones are much more even on trade club prices and are not a lot better!
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Re: Droplink noise?
« Reply #10 on: 01 May 2008, 21:56:37 »
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What sort of cost are they I think mine need doing
Feel free to pop round if you want a hand...
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Re: Droplink noise?
« Reply #11 on: 01 May 2008, 22:26:26 »
I may pop over to you soon if thats ok I have something you like  ;)
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Re: Droplink noise?
« Reply #12 on: 01 May 2008, 22:28:14 »
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I may pop over to you soon if thats ok I have something you like  ;)
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Re: Droplink noise?
« Reply #13 on: 01 May 2008, 22:32:56 »
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:-[ what does FAI mean please
Lol, they are a manufacturer of drop links, see here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Omega-Stabiliser-Anti-Roll-Bar-Link-Rod-SS506_W0QQitemZ380017669935QQihZ025QQcategoryZ10404QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

thanks mark, just bought a pair  :D.
At that price its worth changing them even if its just to eliminate them as the problem.
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Re: Droplink noise?
« Reply #14 on: 01 May 2008, 22:34:46 »
Knocking - jack it up, look for suspension play (wishbone bushes, ball joints, upper shock bearing etc), if none found, change droplinks...
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