drop link

[theduck]

one of mine has snapped. how easy us it to replace? my garage want 55quid for it and i just havent got it. is it particular urgent that i get it done? I understand what it does, but not sure if it will cause any damage to anything else.

 

[TD172]

Shouldn't cause any damage but the car will feel skittish when turning and you'll get knoking noises.

Most factors sell them for a few quid. Pretty easy to replace. My normal method for compressing the rubber enough to get the nut on is to jack the car up, wheel off. swap old crap for a new drop link Place a brick under the anti roll bar and lower the car back down untill the rubber compresses enough to get the nut started. jack up again, remove brick, tighten nut, replace wheel, jack down and drive off.

 

[Craig]

on my old car they both snapped on each side. it only cost about £5.00 for one and that was from renault.

 

[baddasschris]

easy job, £55 is a rip off
DIY Job

 

[theduck]

so do u just do it up tight or do u need to do it to a certain torque (do i need a torque wrench)?

 

[TD172]

You can get away with just tight tbh, but not too tight so as it shears mind.

 

[seloc]

I Work In A Renault Dealer In Warrington They Do Only Cost About 2 Or 3 Quid They Are Easy To Change We Use A Special Tool Which Usually Takes 10 Mins. So All You Will Be Payin For Is Parts And Half Hour Labour { 55 Per Hour }

 

[Djw John]

Yeah DIY job, Ive replaced both of mine, fiver each. Bit of a pain but easy enough. Doesnt have to be really really tight, think it was about 40 lb ft of torque but dont quote me on that bit!

 

[theduck]

ok, so just mke sure its done up, but not too tight, lol. i'll give it a go, save me some money.