Replacing the Drop Links (Anti Roll Bar Links) - Page 8

Gazzer83 · Nov 12th, 2013, 11:08

There is a correct way round to fit these, ie Bolt facing in or bolt facing out. This is to avoid it catching on other parts of the car, steering, suspension. Always put things back the way they came out unless you know it was wrong from the beginning.

mattyessex · Nov 12th, 2013, 11:13

By following the guide and how they were taken out they were put in the correct way. The correct way is shown in the picture but they are rubbing / knocking.

dmiller · Apr 29th, 2014, 20:47

Hi Gatos,

Just wanted to say thanks for the guide, changed my drop links today.

The grinder was needed for all four bolts - in the end I decided not even to risk my T30 after the first bolt dissolved in crumbly rusty goodness...

For any one else buying phase 2 ones mine were 267mm with a M10 bolt. The eBay cheap ones I bought had a M12 bolt and despite the encouragement of the vendor I wasn't keen on drilling the holes to fit them. The eurocarparts ones fitted fine. I didn't want to spend too much on fancy ones as I'm tight and don't mind doing the job again in a few years as using the grinder on the car on the drive makes me feel very manly! :-)

Cheers,

David.

baldmosher · Jul 28th, 2014, 10:25

Just before I order a standard ARB link (30884179) from FRF, does anyone know the part number for the uprated ARB links that are listed on the Sports suspension variety? Or is it just the rear ARB that's uprated on the Sports?

EDIT:
pretty sure having thought about it, it's the rear ARB that's uprated

v40alex · Jul 28th, 2014, 11:31

Yes, fronts are all 19mm, except for the "Overseas Comfort Chassis" 17mm, which is US only I think.

baldmosher · Feb 20th, 2015, 14:07

I took Gatos' advice and rather than pay £40 for another Volvo link from FRF, I've saved £15 and ordered two Meyle HD links for £25.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291262086179

That £15 pays for the labour to change the genuine one I ordered in July that doesn't need changing... and I'll pass that on as a spare to pay for the labour for fitting the other one...

I don't fancy fitting these myself mainly as the knackered one needs grinding off and I don't have any axle stands nor room to do it yet. Plus this job is cheap enough to get a pro to do it. And this time he can't do the wrong side as he's doing both

ww1dm1 · Aug 23rd, 2016, 11:43

Another great guide lost in the forums. Is there a person responsible for moving guides to the articles section?

clarkey1984 · Aug 23rd, 2016, 18:46

Wrong thread, oops.

baldmosher · Aug 23rd, 2016, 21:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by ww1dm1

Another great guide lost in the forums. Is there a person responsible for moving guides to the articles section?

Report it to admin or send them a message. They just create a shadow copy of the first post and link back to the original thread.

gatos · Aug 24th, 2016, 02:01

Just checked in the articles section and it is actually there: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=206985

Nov 12th, 2013, 11:08	#71
Gazzer83 Gazzer Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2018 13:12 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Portsmouth	Fitting links There is a correct way round to fit these, ie Bolt facing in or bolt facing out. This is to avoid it catching on other parts of the car, steering, suspension. Always put things back the way they came out unless you know it was wrong from the beginning. __________________ Sept 1999 Volvo V40 1.8 Petrol. Non GDI 168k. Now no more.

Jul 28th, 2014, 10:25	#74
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	Just before I order a standard ARB link (30884179) from FRF, does anyone know the part number for the uprated ARB links that are listed on the Sports suspension variety? Or is it just the rear ARB that's uprated on the Sports? EDIT: pretty sure having thought about it, it's the rear ARB that's uprated __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop Last edited by baldmosher; Jul 28th, 2014 at 11:26.

Jul 28th, 2014, 11:31	#75
v40alex I do like a V40 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Surrey	Yes, fronts are all 19mm, except for the "Overseas Comfort Chassis" 17mm, which is US only I think. __________________ Current: '02 V40 1.9TD, '02 V40 T4 Previous: '00 V40 1.9TD, '99 V40 1.9TD, '97 V40 2.0CDi, '87 240DL

Feb 20th, 2015, 14:07	#76
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	I took Gatos' advice and rather than pay £40 for another Volvo link from FRF, I've saved £15 and ordered two Meyle HD links for £25. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291262086179 That £15 pays for the labour to change the genuine one I ordered in July that doesn't need changing... and I'll pass that on as a spare to pay for the labour for fitting the other one... I don't fancy fitting these myself mainly as the knackered one needs grinding off and I don't have any axle stands nor room to do it yet. Plus this job is cheap enough to get a pro to do it. And this time he can't do the wrong side as he's doing both __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Aug 23rd, 2016, 18:46	#78
clarkey1984 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2022 09:41 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Beccles	Wrong thread, oops. __________________ 02 V40 T4 S, "Sargent silver" she's back! Last edited by clarkey1984; Aug 23rd, 2016 at 19:17.

Nov 12th, 2013, 11:13	#72
mattyessex Junior Member Last Online: Dec 31st, 2013 15:50 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Essex	By following the guide and how they were taken out they were put in the correct way. The correct way is shown in the picture but they are rubbing / knocking.

Apr 29th, 2014, 20:47	#73
dmiller Senior Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2023 22:53 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Near Glasgow.	Hi Gatos, Just wanted to say thanks for the guide, changed my drop links today. The grinder was needed for all four bolts - in the end I decided not even to risk my T30 after the first bolt dissolved in crumbly rusty goodness... For any one else buying phase 2 ones mine were 267mm with a M10 bolt. The eBay cheap ones I bought had a M12 bolt and despite the encouragement of the vendor I wasn't keen on drilling the holes to fit them. The eurocarparts ones fitted fine. I didn't want to spend too much on fancy ones as I'm tight and don't mind doing the job again in a few years as using the grinder on the car on the drive makes me feel very manly! :-) Cheers, David.

Aug 23rd, 2016, 11:43	#77
ww1dm1 What is this I don't even Last Online: Aug 31st, 2017 08:01 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: *	Another great guide lost in the forums. Is there a person responsible for moving guides to the articles section?

Aug 24th, 2016, 02:01	#80
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Just checked in the articles section and it is actually there: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=206985 __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

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