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worn droplinks
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 3:00 pm
by neil/di
I know this is probably a daft question, but, what are the symptoms of worn droplinks
Thanks
Neil
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:09 pm
by bigdaddycain
Hi neil/di,
Ive been lucky so far,( not had to change mine yet) but, from what i have read on fury in the past,worn droplinks are usually associated with clonks and clunks,and some vague feelings through the wheel... Although clonks and clunks can also be attributed to anti roll bar bushes and/or the brackets....
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 6:10 pm
by neil/di
Thanks bd,
as I have done the roll bar bushes it must be the droplinks
Neil
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:07 pm
by stulegg
My bongo was clonking and clanking and knocking at the slightest bump the I changed ALL the drop links and roll bar bushes and she's like a new car now. . ..real smooth and quiet. . . well worth doing. . . oh, and the MOT is tomorrow!!!
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:36 pm
by ebygum32
rear droplinks
http://www.mazdabongo.com 
very good service and very quick postage
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 10:12 pm
by mikeonb4c
Agree with all the above. Not difficult and WELL worth doing. You feel like you are driving a new car afterwards.
Mike
PS - the obvious time you get the clunking is over poor, potholed roads when the suspension gets jarred.
Rear drop links
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 1:41 am
by johnzbenson
Just had my rear drop links replaced as one was broken- Because of time constaints I went for the Ford Galaxy drop link option- they are a little cheaper than the mazda part although because they are marginally shorter both Droplinks were replaced. I believe though that where EU indigeneous parts can be used at no detriment to the Bongo then this will prove to be less hassle in the long run for obtaining spares- see link for part details:
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... c72d93fcc3
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:58 pm
by neil/di
So has anyone fitted the galaxy/sharan front drop links to their bongo, and have they been ok ,with no problems with handling
Neil
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:15 am
by mikeonb4c
Neil/Di - someone just did this v. recently - should find it by putting 'Galaxy' into Search. The person who did it says its cheaper than getting Bongo ones (though my Bongo ones from ebay were cheap anyway) and they've not mentioned any handling problems.
Mike
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 8:51 am
by neil/di
Thanks Mike I will have a search, but I dont have much luck with the search facility
Neil
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:50 am
by mikeonb4c
Neil - found it under a search for 'Ford'. Thread name is:
Rear Anti-Roll Bar Drop Links- further info
Mike
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:23 am
by francophile1947
Isn't Neil asking about the front ones Mike?
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 8:57 pm
by neil/di
Yes I was trying to find the front ones
Thanks
John I just love your avatars
Neil
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:13 pm
by francophile1947
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:31 pm
by neil/di
I approve 100%,
where do you get all your piccies from,
I could do with a new screen save
Neil
