Ball Joints and Drop Links
Discussion
2 years ago I striped and rebuilt all four corners including suspension, bushes, ball joints, UJs, steering rack etc. 5000 miles later I have advisories on both lower ball joints and the Steve Heath drop links, so time to replace them. Both ball joints were new supplied by reputable TVR specialist.
Two questions:
1 are there any better ball joints than OEM and if so where do I source them?
2 are the Leven drop links any better than OEM
Thanks
Ian
Two questions:
1 are there any better ball joints than OEM and if so where do I source them?
2 are the Leven drop links any better than OEM
Thanks
Ian
Cannot comment on your balls, or their joints but
My Leven drop links have taken a hammering over 15,000 miles and passed their MOT a few months ago with no problem. I have heard similar comments about SH ones before. The Leven ones are around £50 a corner, but are very well engineered.
It's the front ones that matter - you could ditch the rear ARB, and hence drop links, and not notice its absence.
My Leven drop links have taken a hammering over 15,000 miles and passed their MOT a few months ago with no problem. I have heard similar comments about SH ones before. The Leven ones are around £50 a corner, but are very well engineered.
It's the front ones that matter - you could ditch the rear ARB, and hence drop links, and not notice its absence.
roseytvr said:
1 are there any better ball joints than OEM and if so where do I source them?
2 are the Leven drop links any better than OEM
1. What is OEM? TVR didn't make them and unless your supplier had some old stock they could have been from any of the "after market" suppliers, First Line, Quinton Hazell etc? 2 are the Leven drop links any better than OEM
2. "Refresh your drop links with some parts from some one like McGill Motorsports
You could try the Civic drop links on the front and the Mondeo ones on the rear. The rear ARB will need bending inwards by about 25mm each side (cost me £30 at my local metal works). I had never noticed the rear ARB doing anything before, but I did with these drop links and the adjusted ARB. They're also a lot cheaper and more widely available than the SH and TVR ones. Including the one-off adjustment of the rear ARB, you're looking at about £60 all in.
Phazed recommended these and if they're good enough for his 5.5 monster, then they should be good for most.
Also, Alex (alexdaredevils) came up with some nifty looking self designed drop links which were more expensive, but looked pretty good.
I'd also like to know about the balljoints as I have slight play in one of mine at the front.
Phazed recommended these and if they're good enough for his 5.5 monster, then they should be good for most.
Also, Alex (alexdaredevils) came up with some nifty looking self designed drop links which were more expensive, but looked pretty good.
I'd also like to know about the balljoints as I have slight play in one of mine at the front.
Edited by Chuffmeister on Thursday 21st August 22:00
phillpot said:
"Refresh your drop links with some parts from some one like McGill Motorsports
This looks like a plan. Must investigate further. Have you done this? PetePete Mac said:
phillpot said:
"Refresh your drop links with some parts from some one like McGill Motorsports
This looks like a plan. Must investigate further. Have you done this? PeteThey now have little rubber "booties" to protect them, weren't available (afaik) back then
http://wap.ebay.co.uk/Pages/ViewItem.aspx?btnWatch...
and ebay civic.
360390662127
those should do.
the Civics are tight to fit necessitating the loosening of the ARB.
Works for me.
and ebay civic.
360390662127
those should do.
the Civics are tight to fit necessitating the loosening of the ARB.
Works for me.
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