Anti-Roll Drop Links - Xantia Estate

Post by **NAM** » 11 Aug 2011, 21:58

Hi All

What is it about anti-roll drop links? I seem to be going through them at a rate of knots. The most recent set were fitted last August and have been rattling again from about June. I'm only driving around 8K miles a year so really puzzled.

Last time I did have them checked and left them a bit longer before changing them. Is this normal on an older vintage Xant Estate MK2 or is there something more sinister lurking?
I've had the car from new - she is now upto 164K miles and drives like a dream - just these rattles to fix (for a bit longer than I am currently experiencing).

Any suggestions chaps?

Nigel

PS I don't fit them myself but use a local indie so don't know the brand (if this is important?).

Deanxm · Post by **Deanxm** » 11 Aug 2011, 22:11

yes it is, cheap ones last about 4 seconds, i do about 3k a year in the xm and if i use cheap ones i will eat a set in a year! good quality ones will last for a good long while.

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addo · Post by **addo** » 12 Aug 2011, 00:54

Are they actually physically wearing loose, or are you ascribing the rattle to them?

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 12 Aug 2011, 07:52

the indie is probably useing ECP or the likes budget drop links,
which i think are probably made in a corigated shed somewere,

regards malcolm

Post by **NAM** » 12 Aug 2011, 20:15

I see that Lemforder is the brand to go for. The links aren't wearing loose - just making the wrattle as I drive along.

Thanks for replies. I have been astonished how quickly the ones I have been having fitted last (or don't).

Nige

VertVega · Post by **VertVega** » 12 Aug 2011, 21:08

NAM wrote:I see that Lemforder is the brand to go for. ...

Yes, that's the one

I made a quick calculation and conversion which yielded to 36k miles from last replacement and
still no symptoms

I have a Lemförder drop link as a spare but I don't know when I will need it.

handyman · Post by **handyman** » 12 Aug 2011, 21:09

Malc, what's more to the point is that they are made from the corrugated shed, not just in them!

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citronut · Post by **citronut** » 12 Aug 2011, 22:15

Motorquipe are usualy good as they are a aparently part of the pug group,

regards malcolm

addo · Post by **addo** » 12 Aug 2011, 23:42

NAM wrote:I see that Lemforder is the brand to go for. The links aren't wearing loose - just making the wrattle as I drive along.

I'm being contrary, but if they are not loose, they are not the rattle! Check the pressed alloy heatshields for outer tie rod ends and lower balljoints. My own experience has shown these can come loose and rattle; a coupla careful "dobs" with neutral RTV fixes them.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 13 Aug 2011, 07:35

or even lower swivle joint worn out,

regards malcolm

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Anti-Roll Drop Links - Xantia Estate

Anti-Roll Drop Links - Xantia Estate

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