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Are droplinks a weak area on the Impreza??
Never heard of any problems - but the MOT Tester this morning said that they were the area these cars are likely to fail ..... was it just talk??
Pete
Never heard of any problems - but the MOT Tester this morning said that they were the area these cars are likely to fail ..... was it just talk??
Pete
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Are droplinks a weak area on the Impreza??
Never heard of any problems - but the MOT Tester this morning said that they were the area these cars are likely to fail ..... was it just talk??
Pete
Never heard of any problems - but the MOT Tester this morning said that they were the area these cars are likely to fail ..... was it just talk??
Pete
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Just replaced mine with Powerflex ones on friday evening. Given a subtle improvement in handling. Steering feels firmer going round corners. Took about half an hour to change both. Just a case of putting it on ramps.
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Hi Pete,
i changed the rear droplinks on my classic WRX without even jacking the car up..
They are the uprated alloy ones from API and fitted no hassle, and made a subtle but noticable difference.
Try to keep the suspension loaded up by having the car sat on its wheels while you tighten the bolts, saves any odd preloading being put into the suspension.
HTH
i changed the rear droplinks on my classic WRX without even jacking the car up..
They are the uprated alloy ones from API and fitted no hassle, and made a subtle but noticable difference.
Try to keep the suspension loaded up by having the car sat on its wheels while you tighten the bolts, saves any odd preloading being put into the suspension.
HTH
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Pete,
the bushes will wear over time and unfortunately unlike you, they don't get better with age
If they do need replacing either get some 2nd-hand plastic ones (mine are in the loft and you can have them FOC if you pay the postage) OR some steel uprated ones for £30 a pair. Easy to replace if you can get access to the underside of the car on a full ramp.
Stefan
the bushes will wear over time and unfortunately unlike you, they don't get better with age
If they do need replacing either get some 2nd-hand plastic ones (mine are in the loft and you can have them FOC if you pay the postage) OR some steel uprated ones for £30 a pair. Easy to replace if you can get access to the underside of the car on a full ramp.
Stefan
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Mine haven't gone, just thought I would get myself ready if they are a common MOT failure item ..... and I have access to a full 4-poster lift.
What are the cost of these things?
Cheers eveyone!
Pete
What are the cost of these things?
Cheers eveyone!
Pete
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Make sure the car is raised via the wheels. If they dangle the ARB could be under load and make link removal difficult.
I've changed both drop links and ARB by just sliding under the rear of the car, even though it's got Prodrive springs! (not a lot of room, but I did it!
JohnD
I've changed both drop links and ARB by just sliding under the rear of the car, even though it's got Prodrive springs! (not a lot of room, but I did it!
JohnD
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Originally Posted by Fuzz
Something to drive the wheels up onto like ramps make fitting much easier than jacking the car body up and letting the wheels hang....
Andy
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I told you the costs, are you getting even more senial?
no idea on the plastic originals. Whiteline steel ones are £30-£35 per pair (you need two sets for front & back). Whiteline alloy ones are double those costs, so £120-£140 for both axles.
You'd need to be Arnie to change them with both wheels drooping or even one up, one down.
no idea on the plastic originals. Whiteline steel ones are £30-£35 per pair (you need two sets for front & back). Whiteline alloy ones are double those costs, so £120-£140 for both axles.
You'd need to be Arnie to change them with both wheels drooping or even one up, one down.
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I told you the costs, are you getting even more senial?
no idea on the plastic originals. Whiteline steel ones are £30-£35 per pair (you need two sets for front & back). Whiteline alloy ones are double those costs, so £120-£140 for both axles.
You'd need to be Arnie to change them with both wheels drooping or even one up, one down.
no idea on the plastic originals. Whiteline steel ones are £30-£35 per pair (you need two sets for front & back). Whiteline alloy ones are double those costs, so £120-£140 for both axles.
You'd need to be Arnie to change them with both wheels drooping or even one up, one down.
Pete
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