Replacing the Drop Links (Anti Roll Bar Links)

[doooford]

I'm away from home at the moment but will have a look on Friday. I've ordered a 200mm phase 1 just in case that is the solution from here:-

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vo...1b9646e&000016

[gatos]

As I said, it could be as simple as the wrong strut being used on that side. Buying the 200mm one is a botched job, as you have not addressed the real problem.

[doooford]

Hi Gatos, thanks for getting back to me on this. I'll be honest, I'm far from a mechanic but like to give the odd job a go as I'm tight fisted and like to get to know my cars a little better.
I'm now out of my depth though and really don't know what to do regarding resolving this as are we talking a major job, and where do I get a strut from?
I'll take some pictures tomorrow and would love to hear your thoughts!

Is this a phase 2:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-V40-...986#vi-content

[doooford]

Well, the 200mm droplink is exactly the same size as the old one. I have replaced it as I'd started to drill the bolt out before finding that it was the wrong size. I guess this pretty much confirms that this is an old strut. Here are some pictures anyway.

[gatos]

Originally Posted by doooford

Well, the 200mm droplink is exactly the same size as the old one. I have replaced it as I'd started to drill the bolt out before finding that it was the wrong size. I guess this pretty much confirms that this is an old strut. Here are some pictures anyway.

You can clearly see that it is a phase 1. Someone did a nice cowboy job there. This is what the Phase 2 should look like

[MR BILL]

has any1 changed the front links on a phase 2 diesel? looks like a easy job seing as its just got 1 nut to undo. bought 2 qdrive links for under a tenner from euro car parts with the 50percent off.

[gatos]

Originally Posted by MR BILL

has any1 changed the front links on a phase 2 diesel? looks like a easy job seing as its just got 1 nut to undo. bought 2 qdrive links for under a tenner from euro car parts with the 50percent off.

Erm......... the car on this guide is my P2 1.9D...... lol. Check the first page

Don't expect those links you bought to last more than a year.

[MR BILL]

thats strange i always thought the suspensions where the same on v40 and carismas
on my car the link fits in to the control arm which is off a v40 phase 2.
im guesing the roll bars are different then? might change it to a volvo set up as the mitsy 1 is a joke. i changed the links 2years ago and they were much cheaper i got 50000+ miles out of them so hopefully should get more from these. i am on the look out for a s40 diesel so i can blend in with this forum lol

[gatos]

Originally Posted by MR BILL

thats strange i always thought the suspensions where the same on v40 and carismas
on my car the link fits in to the control arm which is off a v40 phase 2.
im guesing the roll bars are different then? might change it to a volvo set up as the mitsy 1 is a joke. i changed the links 2years ago and they were much cheaper i got 50000+ miles out of them so hopefully should get more from these. i am on the look out for a s40 diesel so i can blend in with this forum lol

That is very odd indeed. All Phase 2 models are identical. Maybe previous owner did some serious mods to your car too

[MR BILL]

i doubt it i think its a mitsy set up also realised my calipers are at the front instead of at the back like yours. i realy need to test drive a x40 to feel the diference.
these are the links
http://www.eurocarparts.com/mobile/e...d2d6d38&000016