Austin Branson Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Greetings, oh sage ones, mot last week, and the mechanic pointed out that the drop-link rubber had split on the LHS. These were replaced after the mot two years ago, less than 5,000 miles. Any suggestions where I can buy decent quality ones, please. Thanks. Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 I suffered the same and went for Classic car developments which is a superior ball joint. Possible a bit noisier in operation but no rubbish rubber and ball jointed. Regards Harry TR5 Nutter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 I've also fitted Classic Driving Development drop links to my TR6 and GT6, as was fed up with rubber failing quickly. The CDD links are 'fit and forget'. I hadn't noticed they were any noisier though. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Note that drop links with a ball joint at both ends provide no lateral location for the ARB so alternative provision is required. I’ve seen a few fitted without I favour the uprated links with a ball joint at the wishbone end and Polybushes connecting to the bar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Austin Branson Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 On 9/7/2019 at 11:26 PM, Drewmotty said: Note that drop links with a ball joint at both ends provide no lateral location for the ARB so alternative provision is required. I’ve seen a few fitted without I favour the uprated links with a ball joint at the wishbone end and Polybushes connecting to the bar. Hi, do you happen to know where I can get those? Is it still Classic Driving Developments? many thanks, Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 https://classicdrivingdevelopment.co.uk/ Still very much around. Alasdair is busy developing his product range and often has a trade stall at shows. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 Hi Austin, Rimmer do an uprated link https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GZS806BJ Not tried it but it looks beefier. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 On 9/7/2019 at 10:26 PM, Drewmotty said: Note that drop links with a ball joint at both ends provide no lateral location for the ARB so alternative provision is required. I’ve seen a few fitted without I favour the uprated links with a ball joint at the wishbone end and Polybushes connecting to the bar. Are we talking ARB links or damper links on this thread? Interesting point about ARB from Drewmotty. Is the ARB likely to 'walk' through the clamps? What would you use to stop it - jubilee clip each side? Having just fitted the CDD ARB links to a Spitfire I hadn't considered it wandering. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 20 minutes ago, jerrytr5 said: Are we talking ARB links or damper links on this thread? Interesting point about ARB from Drewmotty. Is the ARB likely to 'walk' through the clamps? What would you use to stop it - jubilee clip each side? Having just fitted the CDD ARB links to a Spitfire I hadn't considered it wandering. Jerry It seems Rimmers use their link for both applications., You would need something to clamp the ARB if its going to be able to walk with double ended links. CDD do a clamp BTW https://classicdrivingdevelopment.co.uk/thumbnail.asp?image=ANTI ROLL BAR CLAMP Leaflet(7).jpg&d=600 Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 I used to make my own front and rears links for my MX5 from rose joints and threaded bar/nuts so I could pre load the ARB's never had them fail using some stiff roll bars. The std TR6 ones l ordered do look cheap and I can't see them lasting long. The uprated ones form Rimmers don't look too hot either at £40 a piece! Think I'll make some over the winter and post some pics seems a better way to go. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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