Front Drop Links

When I changed the n/s front hub, I noticed the flat style drop link had seen better days. What’s the difference between the various links, and pros and cons between standard and adjustable


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Are you talking about the one from the anti roll bar?
Nobody managed to convince me that the rose jointed ones are better so I would use O/E spec.

talkingcars wrote: Are you talking about the one from the anti roll bar?
Nobody managed to convince me that the rose jointed ones are better so I would use O/E spec.

That’s what I’m trying to ascertain.


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The flat links can not be replaced by the "dog bone" links without replacing the anti-roll bar also.

I guess the adjustable (rose jointed) ones can be used on either set up.

I guess the rose jointed ones will produce a "harsher" ride, as no "flex" in the joints. Probably better on a track car than a road car!

The Dunlop rose jointed links I fitted to the front of my car a couple of years ago have been excellent.
No play after two years motoring and still doing the job they are supposed to.
There are many different rose joints available, the Dunlop one I fitted have a nice stiff ball joint and have spigots instead of holes, so they bolt directly onto the roll bar and wishbone with just a nut.
Since they are off-settable and height adjustable, they can be fitted on most cars, and the same droplink will fit on the rear and front of the TF. I am thinking that they will be a lot more robust than the OEM rear droplinks.
I an very impressed with them and will be shortly fitting them to the rear when I start re-bushing the rear suspension components.
Gorsq, there is no rubber to flex, but the ball joint moves to allow the roll bar and wheel naturally find there own positions when cornering or going over bumps. I have endorsed these before on here and I still think these are quality parts. I don't know if they will last as long as the OEM droplinks, but I do have a box full of them so should last me forever!

Sundance

Here are a couple of pics..

SundanceUK wrote: The Dunlop rose jointed links I fitted to the front of my car a couple of years ago have been excellent.
No play after two years motoring and still doing the job they are supposed to.

Where did you get them from?


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They were sourced by a hardware supplier we use at work, he ordered them on my behalf from a distributer he uses.
I do have a few spare for sale if anyone needs a couple.

Sundance