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Old 16 May 2013, 09:22 PM
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I fitted my new CDF Droplinks a few weekends back and want to check they are done correctly!

Probs done around 50 miles since fitting them. The front ones just look a bit twisted to me? But maybe that's correct? There were 2 quite thick washers in the pack that I didn't fit that maybe I should have?

Below are a couple of pictures at normal ride height.

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Old 16 May 2013, 11:04 PM
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The thick washers need to go on the bottom mounting bolt inbetween the droplink and suspension arm this will help bring the bushes back inline
Old 16 May 2013, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dazh71
The thick washers need to go on the bottom mounting bolt inbetween the droplink and suspension arm this will help bring the bushes back inline
Bugger!! Nice one Buddy! Guess I'll be back under there again this weekend then! Thanks for your help!
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are those not droplinks for steel wishbones you have fitted to alloy wishbones ?

you should have the rosejointed drop links with those wishbones i think

edit to add :

like this


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Old 17 May 2013, 09:47 AM
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Errrmm.....I hope not! Got them in the recent group buy. Just ordered droplinks for a 2003 UK STi!
Old 17 May 2013, 09:51 AM
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oh, i dunno then, no idea about newage

i wouldnt be fussed on running that bush at that kinda angle tho
Old 17 May 2013, 10:23 AM
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Those drop links are fine for your model you just need to fit the large washer.
Old 17 May 2013, 10:32 AM
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what i was thinking. as they are they dont look right atall.


Originally Posted by bigsigh
are those not droplinks for steel wishbones you have fitted to alloy wishbones ?

you should have the rosejointed drop links with those wishbones i think

edit to add :

like this

Old 17 May 2013, 10:37 AM
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Mine are exactly the same :/ got my washer fitted though
Old 17 May 2013, 12:40 PM
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I think dj219957 is right.
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Originally Posted by Dan-
Mine are exactly the same :/ got my washer fitted though
why has the nut pulled in to the bush (bottom one) then should there not be a outer washers on yours
Old 17 May 2013, 02:27 PM
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I posted on the CDF groupbuy looking pictures of the front fitted. I've similar concerns... Has anybody actually fitted these front droplinks and been satisfied? ?
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Dan you have the bottom washer next to the wishbone, you should have the washer on the outside next to the bush to stop the nut being pulled through the bush.
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I noticed that the day after so put a large washer on the outside so no problems there now, only the angle they sit at, should have used a later photo but could get out off work to go snap 1! I will move the 5mm spacer tonight after work, providing its not damn raining!
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This is my std WR1 hope this helps:


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These are mine from the CDF Group buy, on a 2005 STi. I'm happy with them:

Front:


Rear:
Old 17 May 2013, 06:29 PM
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Some of these will sit at more of any angle than others, same as all other brands will .

You must use at least one large washer each side of the link to stop them pulling bolts through.

If you are not happy or have any questions , pm me - i can sort out more washers/spacers etc

will do my best to reply within a hour


cheers chris
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just to add , the links suit both alloy and steel arms, its just we supply a smaller bush in one side of the links with a clearance hole for a m8 bolt instead of m10
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fonzys look spot on .
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Crikey this has escalated!

Thanks for all the input! Just about to go out and fit the thicker washer!

Chris-not knocking the products one bit! Well happy with them! Just wanted make sure i had fitted them correctly. The car literally feels like a different motor. To the point where I now can't even get the tyres to squeal because I don't have the ***** to go into the corners/roundabouts any faster! (Yet ) it's awesome! Haven't even had the geo set up to suit yet either!

Cheers

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If you fit these , do you have to have any geometry tweeks or are they a direct replacement.
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Originally Posted by STEVEBOXER
If you fit these , do you have to have any geometry tweeks or are they a direct replacement.
Not entirely sure mate. I've fitted an uprated rear ARB and will shortly be fitting an ALK so was going to get it done anyway.
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Originally Posted by STEVEBOXER
If you fit these , do you have to have any geometry tweeks or are they a direct replacement.
No you don't need any geo done. Though it's always beneficial to have it done by a specialist if it hasn't been done for a while or since you've owned the car. ALK does need it doing though.

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