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Title: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on October 09, 2009, 11:31:00 pm

I think my front and rear drop links needs replacing... should I get replacement OEM parts?  Or should I get some after market ones...

Looking for suggestions, thanks!

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on October 09, 2009, 11:41:36 pm

whats the difference in price? I was looking at awesomes Neuspeed rear ones, not sure i need them though...

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: MAT ED30 on October 09, 2009, 11:44:32 pm

I have the neuspeed  rears on mine due to knocking and it solved it and there are some bsh ones on eBay I think

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on October 10, 2009, 12:36:13 pm

Can you describe the knocking?  I have an ocassional knock at the front

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on October 10, 2009, 05:27:36 pm

Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on October 10, 2009, 12:36:13 pm

Can you describe the knocking?  I have an ocassional knock at the front

It's just the occasional "knock" as if something is not properly tight or secure... tends to happen when going over road humps, etc.

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 19, 2009, 02:44:05 pm

I'm sitting in the TTShop right now as I type this post.

No one can figure out where the noise is coming from.  We have unbolted the drop links, ARB, and driven the car.

The occasional "clunk" still happens - especially when distributing weight at the rear when turning from one side to the other.  Doesn't happen all the time...but when it does... it's pronounced.

Any other suggestions...I'm out of ideas and hacked off!  :sad1:

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: tony_danza on November 19, 2009, 02:56:00 pm

Oohh strange - topmounts? The ARB moving sideways and knocking on the stops?

Probably one of those things that looks and feels perfectly fine until a load of weight goes on it.

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: RedRobin on November 19, 2009, 03:08:08 pm

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Check the wishbone bushes, especially the fronts. They are normally out of sight so you'll have to put her on a ramp and even possibly remove them to inspect.

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: john_o on November 19, 2009, 03:10:10 pm

steering rack ?

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: MAT ED30 on November 19, 2009, 03:29:43 pm

if i could hear it i might have a clue but without sitting in the car i can only guess   :confused: as i have had all types of knock from the rear of my golf and its was droplinks and arb bushes so check all the bolts are tight on the rear end like shocks and all the other bolts.

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: cuprak1 on November 19, 2009, 04:23:35 pm

my money is on the top mount baring :) i was told to replace mine yesterday by seat .. failing that then steering rack might also be an issue, either way let us know

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 19, 2009, 04:26:06 pm

I don't want this to be premature...but I think we've cracked it!  :party:

Found a single bolt that had worked it's way loose on the rear right holding the shock.  

I sense we might be getting there - I'll keep you posted...

Thank you all for your suggestions and pastoral support.   :happy2:

MATT ED30 - should I change the drop links in any case... of just not bother if the issue is resolved?

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on November 28, 2009, 11:13:03 pm

Problem solved - whey hey!  :pomppomp:

BSH drop links arrived Friday... they look tasty.  Will get these installed when I get the brakes fitted!  :party:

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on December 01, 2009, 06:57:59 pm

How much were the BSH ones? There an advantage over oem?

Cheers

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: Igor on December 01, 2009, 07:07:24 pm

Just ordered a set from Dubtek, Been quoted £60 as the going rate, should be here before Dec 25th.....

Title: Re: Front and Rear Drop links
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on December 02, 2009, 11:04:29 am

Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on December 01, 2009, 06:57:59 pm

How much were the BSH ones? There an advantage over oem?

Cheers

£60 from DUBTek. 

The OEM drop links can end up making a knocking noise - especially after fitting after market springs and ARBs.

The BSH drop links do not have rubber bushes, but a rose joint with bearings.  They are designed to take the additional forces and stress put on them with the suspension changes.