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Old 19 August 2011, 08:59 PM
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I've had a random knock for a while, and found this tonight:





It's a whiteline front ARB (classic Whiteline colour), but not sure on the drop links?! What is a good piece of kit to replace the knackered front drop links with?
Old 19 August 2011, 09:01 PM
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Also, the rears are Whiteline, but look crap now too.....

What other good makes do droplinks which don't rust?
Old 19 August 2011, 09:21 PM
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Perrin also make them. I thought Whiteline were one of the best. I'll be interested too in people's feedback.
Old 19 August 2011, 09:23 PM
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what about the heavier duty whiteline ones:

http://scoobyparts.com/acatalog/WHIT...ROP_LINKS.html
Old 19 August 2011, 10:37 PM
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I'd stick with new oem parts after reading the comments on aftermarket front droplinks.
http://forums.sidc.co.uk/topic/12145...ine-droplinks/

http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/part...en=&searchKey=
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i have used flo-flex on my last 2 scoobys and top quality kit.paid £125 delivered for front and rear drop links and uprated roll bar bushes.
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I have those Whiteline items on the front of mine, no problems after over a year. Just avoid the rose-jointed ones.

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how did you not actually feel the difference thru driving it ?
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Originally Posted by JDM_Stig
how did you not actually feel the difference thru driving it ?
I've not felt a thing to be honest, but I've only been pottering around town....so don't think I would feel it?!
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Thanks all for your suggestions too

Interesting read about the OEM Vs Whiteline too!!
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