Front and Rear Droplinks,

[myfirstchimaera1]

Good evening people,where can I get replacement front and rear droplinks for my chimeara,have looked on the usual TVR web shops etc very expensive for what they are. Are there any aftermarket droplinks out there or from any modern cars, any help will be much appreciated, Thanks Tim

[SILICONEKID343HP]

myfirstchimaera1 said:

Good evening people,where can I get replacement front and rear droplinks for my chimeara,have looked on the usual TVR web shops etc very expensive for what they are. Are there any aftermarket droplinks out there or from any modern cars, any help will be much appreciated, Thanks Tim

Been told they are aero grade rose joints from Germany . You could make your own up but you don`t know what you are buying .They are two rose joints with a all thread nut in between .




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[QBee]

If you want the best, Leven Technology. But you won't have much change from £200. The front ones matter most, the rear ARB is too short to be a huge amount of use.

[myfirstchimaera1]

Thanks for your replies, have looked at rose joints and will most proberly make my own,

[carsy]

Tim, if you email me i will forward you something which was circulated on here recently which may be of help.

[SILICONEKID343HP]

I can measure my Steve Heath ones for you so you can match the centres up .Loads on fleabay ,I`m sure some will fit from another car.

Leven one`s rears



Honda Civic rears




http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Civic-MB6-1-8VTi-D...

Edited by SILICONEKID343HP on Thursday 12th September 21:07

[phazed]

TBH, I'd just buy the Leven ones and save the faffing!

[Andav469]

Leven = fit and forget!

[taylormj4]

Or you could fit standard ones and use the left over to upgrade something else. Depends what you use your car for. If you do track days, maybe Levens are justified, if you just use it for touring with the occassional blast and don't like to corner on the limit just in case the road surface changes or you have to brake (like me), maybe not.

I guess Levens may last longer, so may be more economical in the long run ?

[kevd]

Have a look at the Racing Green/Clevor Trevor drop links, they claim that they are uprated and they are cheaper than the Leven or OE parts.
sounds like best of both worlds.
If any one has any experience of these I would be interested to know your thoughts, as these are on my list of winter jobs.

[BlackpoolRock]

kevd said:

Have a look at the Racing Green/Clevor Trevor drop links, they claim that they are uprated and they are cheaper than the Leven or OE parts.
sounds like best of both worlds.
If any one has any experience of these I would be interested to know your thoughts, as these are on my list of winter jobs.

+1 I'd be interested to hear from someone who runs them. They had a bit in Sprint on them a few months back if I remember too.

[myfirstchimaera1]

Good evening people, many thanx for your input, I did look at the Honda ones on flea bay and have bought a pair. hopefully will be here tomorrow and will fit them. front Honda for rear chimaera so rears sorted. will look at the leven ones, put original ones on or make my own for the front,

[myfirstchimaera1]

evening everyone, new droplinks arrived for the rear of my chimaera which are from a Honda civic not fitted them yet but they are the same as the ones on my chimaera will fit them tomorrow. noticed today that the water pump has failed water eveywhere great eh one thing after another, where can I get a new one from, mine is a pre serp have looked in the usual places on the web,or is it best to get one from land rover,

[SILICONEKID343HP]

myfirstchimaera1 said:

evening everyone, new droplinks arrived for the rear of my chimaera which are from a Honda civic not fitted them yet but they are the same as the ones on my chimaera will fit them tomorrow. noticed today that the water pump has failed water eveywhere great eh one thing after another, where can I get a new one from, mine is a pre serp have looked in the usual places on the web,or is it best to get one from land rover,

I`m glad people are thinking out the box ,Looks like you can add the Honda drop links in the alternative parts list ..

How much were they ?

There are thousands of different drop links on fleabay , seen some adjustable quality VW drop links for the front .

[myfirstchimaera1]

believe it or not the drop links were less than 15 quid for the pair inc postage, bargain me thinks, I still need some for the front, was gonna make my own but will look at vw ones,

[SILICONEKID343HP]

myfirstchimaera1 said:

believe it or not the drop links were less than 15 quid for the pair inc postage, bargain me thinks, I still need some for the front, was gonna make my own but will look at vw ones,

Just measure the centres do they have a funny angle ? if so you need one with a lock nut to get the right

angle.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-FRONT-STABILISER-ANTI...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGF-Front-Anti-Roll-Bar-...

Edited by SILICONEKID343HP on Sunday 15th September 22:16

[sapper]

BlackpoolRock said:

+1 I'd be interested to hear from someone who runs them. They had a bit in Sprint on them a few months back if I remember too.

Ive had them in for a couple of months now and so far so good. Very pleased with them TBH

[myfirstchimaera1]

As long as they the right length with a lock nut then the angles shouldn't be a problem,

[myfirstchimaera1]

The MG and Toyota ones wont fit,

[A900ss]

How long is the life of the standard drop links? Mine are the originals so are 80k miles and 16 years old.

Will the benefits be noticeable? I.m getting new springs/dampers fitted next week so am strongly considering getting new drop links at the same time.