loose drop links

[Number 7]

Driving around over the weekend I was experiencing some rattling from the front n/s on uneven roads. A quick check roadside didn't reveal anything odd that I could see (ball joints and TR end etc. still tight), so when I got home I had a chance to get underneath. The lower bolt securing the drop link to the leading link was missing, causing the drop link to rattle around. The same bolts on the O/S was barely more than finger tight. I put these links on well over a year ago, and although it's remotely possible I did not fully tighten both sides, I'm very careful about that sort of thing. Although the bolts are fitted with a spring washer, they should only be tightened to 12-15 lbs ft, especially as the bolts go into an alloy body. All reassembled today, and both sides were treated to a dose of threadlock which should hopefully keep everything in place.

[benebob]

Yeah I had the same problem. A little Thread locker seems to have cured it.

[combine]

Yes , have the same problem , now I know from this post how to remedy rattle from front on rough roads , cheers .

[pwd95]

Runs out & checks droplinks............

Still good & tight. .........

[jon haines]

yes i have had same problem, cured by using a bit of locktite also and a washer above and below mounting point, that was about 3 months ago and had no probs since.

[rev-erend]

Not had that issue with mine .. but the car has not left the garage in 2 years .. I'll get me coat

[adam quantrill]

They'll be well rusted in place by now, Alan!

[leorest]

Here is wot I said in the other drop link thread...

leorest said:

Polyurethane drop-link bushes are a big improvement on original equipment giving a noticeable increase in steering feel/precision. The SH drop-link kit is a noticeable step up again but fitting will normally require the ARB ends fettling a little and also liquid thread-lock is advisable to avoid loosing the bolt. Go on ask me how I know

I don't just make this stuff up you know