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Title: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 February 2017, 20:44:27

Got a knock from the front end when going over bumps. Droplinks are the first suspect, as everything wishbone related is new, and springs look ok.
Is there currently a consensus on the best brand / supplier for droplinks ?
GSF have Vetech at a reasonable price, but I don't know anything about the brand.

Title: Re: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: steve6367 on 04 February 2017, 21:33:02

ATP on all 3 of mine and no problems  :y

Title: Re: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: Andy B on 04 February 2017, 21:51:24

Years ago, a well respected  member of the ABS fitted a pattern drop link to his Senator (might have been a Monza  ???) Within 12 months the pattern drop link was fubar'd while the original OE link on the other side was perfectly OK. The last drop I bought came  from Vauxhall & was something like £20odd ...... it's  often easier & cheaper tov fit OE.

Title: Re: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: YZ250 on 04 February 2017, 22:28:59

I've had a pair of Meyle heavy duty on mine for a few years with no issues. Think they had a four year warranty when I bought them.

Title: Re: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: VXL V6 on 04 February 2017, 22:37:10

Meyle HD on all of mine, found the last GM ones I had only lasted about 6 months (20K).

Title: Re: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 February 2017, 23:01:58

Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 February 2017, 22:37:10

Meyle HD on all of mine, found the last GM ones I had only lasted about 6 months (20K).

Same here, no complaints so far. 2 years about 12k miles.

Title: Re: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 February 2017, 23:38:00

I will try and source a pair of Meyle then, cheers.  :y

Title: Re: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: lee4206 on 04 February 2017, 23:50:58

Best place I've found for them is  advanced factors.      http://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/616-060-5575hd-meyle-stabilizer-link-opel-omega-a--senator-b-0986-0494-omega-b-0394-0703-vauxhall-carlton-mk-iii-0986-0394-omega-mk-i-470724-p.asp

£23.54 delivered for the pair.   
 
Lee

Title: Re: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 February 2017, 23:58:17

Ordered a pair 5 minutes ago.  :y

Title: Re: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: plym ian on 05 February 2017, 00:12:16

I brought a pair on ebay for 99p last year, they seem fine at the moment ;D

Title: Re: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: tunnie on 05 February 2017, 01:15:07

Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 February 2017, 23:01:58

Quote from: VXL V6 on 04 February 2017, 22:37:10

Meyle HD on all of mine, found the last GM ones I had only lasted about 6 months (20K).

Same here, no complaints so far. 2 years about 12k miles.

Same here. Outlasted GM, most of their stuff is poor quality now  :(

Title: Re: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: TheBoy on 05 February 2017, 09:41:54

I've currently got Meyle HD on one, and I GM on t'other.

Of the cheapies I've tried, the Meyle are a lot more durable than others at the sub £40 a pair.

Title: Re: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 February 2017, 09:59:27

For reference, ATP sell more than cheapy bits...

https://www.atp-autoteile.de/de/product/462236-koppelstange-vorne-links-rechts-passend/

 :y

Title: Re: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 05 February 2017, 22:07:35

We use vetech all the time. Cheap with low warranty claims  :y

Title: Re: Droplinks - best source ?
Post by: steve6367 on 05 February 2017, 22:12:32

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 05 February 2017, 09:59:27

For reference, ATP sell more than cheapy bits...

https://www.atp-autoteile.de/de/product/462236-koppelstange-vorne-links-rechts-passend/

 :y

I think ATP are fantastic, used them for loads now - most recently for the Mazda front suspension. Really good prices, quick and no problems  :y