Front Drop Links C70 T5

philrocks · Jan 16th, 2018, 16:54

Hi,

I have rounded a nut on one of my drop links, so need a new one, no idea what the size is.
But it got me thinking when looking. The whole unit isn't that expensive, what is their purpose, and is it worth replacing them? And are they upgradable? (So some better for performance in some way?)

Cheers,
Phil

Simmy · Jan 16th, 2018, 19:35

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Originally Posted by philrocks

Hi,

I have rounded a nut on one of my drop links, so need a new one, no idea what the size is.
But it got me thinking when looking. The whole unit isn't that expensive, what is their purpose, and is it worth replacing them? And are they upgradable? (So some better for performance in some way?)

Cheers,
Phil

they control body roll . dont know of any up graded ones they rattle when worn cheap and easy to replace . its not uncommon to have to cut the old ones off or: use a nut spitter just for speed of removeal

domhart10 · Jan 17th, 2018, 08:26

Yeh you can upgrade them. mine are looking a bit old now so I will be going that way as well.

I always run with the saying 'If you are going to change it, might as well upgrade it'

I cant remember which site I was looking at but if I find it again I will pop it back on.

poiuytre111 · Jan 17th, 2018, 18:48

Not thinking of Volvos in particular but drop links seem to fail quite regularly after a few miles but are not expensive to fix. Only comment I would offer is not to waste an hour trying to shift the nut - if it doesnt come easily after a soak in Plus Gas, use an angle grinder and grind off one side of each nut - much quicker.

Slackey · Jan 17th, 2018, 19:34

Meyle HD drop links are regarded as better than OEM. When I was in the V40/S40 group on here they were always the recommended replacements.

Jan 16th, 2018, 16:54	#1
philrocks Senior Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2023 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Torquay	Front Drop Links C70 T5 Hi, I have rounded a nut on one of my drop links, so need a new one, no idea what the size is. But it got me thinking when looking. The whole unit isn't that expensive, what is their purpose, and is it worth replacing them? And are they upgradable? (So some better for performance in some way?) Cheers, Phil __________________ Volvo c70 T5 Se Lux Stage 1 280bhp 335ft/lb Torque Previous Volvos: Volvo S40 1.9d

Jan 17th, 2018, 08:26	#3
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Today 11:56 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	Yeh you can upgrade them. mine are looking a bit old now so I will be going that way as well. I always run with the saying 'If you are going to change it, might as well upgrade it' I cant remember which site I was looking at but if I find it again I will pop it back on. __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

Jan 17th, 2018, 19:34	#5
Slackey It's just a name! Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Coningsby, Lincolnshire	Meyle HD drop links are regarded as better than OEM. When I was in the V40/S40 group on here they were always the recommended replacements. __________________ Current: 2015 S80 SE Lux D4 Previous: 2010 C70 2.0 SE Lux, 2004 V40 2.0 Sport Classic Founder member of the X40 In Dash Cup Holder Owners Club 😋

Jan 17th, 2018, 18:48	#4
poiuytre111 Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2020 16:32 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Amersham	Not thinking of Volvos in particular but drop links seem to fail quite regularly after a few miles but are not expensive to fix. Only comment I would offer is not to waste an hour trying to shift the nut - if it doesnt come easily after a soak in Plus Gas, use an angle grinder and grind off one side of each nut - much quicker.

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