Alex Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 3/4 weeks ago I fited an anti roll bar to my mk1, I've noticed a knocking noise the last few times I've driven it that appeared to be coming from the steering.I just looked underneath and found one of my drop links has failed,in fact its snapped.Any ideas why this may have happened?Obviously it could be the fact it was a used link and it would have happened anyway but I'd rather check rather than fit another and it go the same way.Is there anything else that can cause them to break? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piman Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Hello Alex, are you using all the standard parts from a later car? If you are I suspect you have been unlucky. I would get a new replacement but pay particular attention to alignment when you fit it in case there is something else bent or out of line?I have a non standard mounting in my car but with the standard drop links and they have been in place and intact for eight years.Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sorbington Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Where did you get it from? My mate was trying to fit a new anti roll bar drop link to his Mondeo over the weekend, attempted to tighten the link up to the correct torque and it just sheared. Poor quality repro parts. I've advised him to ditch the anti roll bar because it's proved troublesome over the years and furthermore, they are the work of Satan himself.If it's all fitted correctly it should last forever. Sounds like you just had a weak link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 sorbs wrote:Where did you get it from? . Sounds like you just had a weak link?You are the weakest link......................................................... goodbye! ;D ;D ;D ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 The link was a used one I purchased from a well known internet auction site ;)I guess it proves that cheap aint always cheap ;DI do have a pair of used ones still in the garage so I'll fit a different one tomorrow and see what happens.Are there any 'uprated' links or only original style available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jackson (2) Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I had the same problem twice on mine but Southern Triumph have sourced a better link that solves the problem, which are now fitted to my car. I'm not sure where they got them from but it's worth checking with Chris Witor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 If you you really want I reckon you could make a set of ARB links out of some rod ends etcI bought some the right size but never got any further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Have a look through the pages here http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/McGill-Motorsports__W0QQ_armrsZ1 they are quite good for help if you email them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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