dave mc Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I attempted to fix the anti roll bar to the Vitesse this weekend, but when I came to put the drop links on each end, they were too big and there was play between the roll bar and the ferrel around the bush.Has there been a dodgy batch of drop links knocking about? It was less than a millimetre play but I would imagine that they need to be a very snug fit to do their job properly. I had left the original ferrel on from when I burnt the old drop link bushes off and that was a very good fit.Any ideas anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Moore Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Any photos Dave? I think I understand - the bushes are too small? Did you fit urethane or rubber bushes?N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stodders Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Afraid that drop links are yet another example of badly made repro parts. I purchased new ones to fit during my restoration but cleaned and refitted the old ones as I had the same problem. I personally think that we should start a new thread on this forum listing all of the substandard parts that are out there. I certainly have quite a long list, the worst that I had was a steering column joint that was dangerous after 6 months! I would rather pay a bit more for an original quality part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 You can make them quite easily out of rod ends — or else John Wolfe used to do a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 jcarruthers wrote:or else John Wolfe used to do a kit.They do indeed. Gonna get some for the Spitty I think.http://www.wolfitt.com/wolfitt_products_1.htm#Anti roll bar drop links - rod end conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encom Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 1341 wrote:Afraid that drop links are yet another example of badly made repro parts. I purchased new ones to fit during my restoration but cleaned and refitted the old ones as I had the same problem. I personally think that we should start a new thread on this forum listing all of the substandard parts that are out there. I certainly have quite a long list, the worst that I had was a steering column joint that was dangerous after 6 months! I would rather pay a bit more for an original quality part. I second that, some are just plain rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 They are rubber ones. I contacted the supplier who said he had someone else with the problem last week. I asked what he could do for me bearing in mind I bought mine exactly one year ago and I still had the invoice/receipt.He said that would have been 3 batches ago and as he only had the same now he couldn't help! Considering I have spent a few hundred pounds to him over the last two years I was less than impressed.I shall be calling him again at the weekend for a credit at least and if that is not forthcoming I shall never use him again and the rest of my restoration will be from parts elsewhere.It really gets me down when you're all geared up for making some progress and then you come across crap parts knocked out by someone who doesn't give a fig about the consequences. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazfg Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Who's the supplier?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Not really fair to say. Certainly until the outcome is final. Even then, not a good idea - but always been good in the past. Got my Metalistik rotoflex couplings from them - almost the last ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 2191 wrote:I shall be calling him again at the weekend for a credit at least and if that is not forthcoming I shall never use him again and the rest of my restoration will be from parts elsewhere.It really gets me down when you're all geared up for making some progress and then you come across crap parts knocked out by someone who doesn't give a fig about the consequences. :( The problem you have there is that most places get their parts from the same places...Years ago my drop links failed and knowing modern parts were shite and them being more expensive than I realised I took the ARB off. Made it all a lot better but I had already played with other aspects of the suspension and it was a thought out process rather than "let's whip it off and see". Not sure how it'd perform on a standard car. The Courier didn't have one, but had firmer springs back and front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Quick update - credit agreed. I bought them on 24/1/12 so should have done the job quicker!! Just need to decide what else I want now and where I get my drop links from. Don't fancy paying £45 for the ones listed above but may have no choice. I'll give Canleys and Rimmers a call to see if they've had any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpeedy Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 jcarruthers wrote:You can make them quite easily out of rod ends — or else John Wolfe used to do a kit.That's exactly what I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis1360Barry Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Are they still availible as I lost an auction for them :( a link would be much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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