Drop Links Advie

volvo always · Oct 8th, 2019, 14:55

My MOT is due on my 1996 940 LPT at the end of the month and so gave the car the once over.

Needs new Drop links. The rod with bushes either end and may as well change the D shape bushes on the roll bar? The thick bar that goes left to right.

How difficult is this job? I replaced my drop links on my 240.

What make and supplier would you buy from? Want something that lasts and reasonable cost.

Many thanks. James.

griston64 · Oct 8th, 2019, 15:29

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Originally Posted by volvo always

My MOT is due on my 1996 940 LPT at the end of the month and so gave the car the once over.

Needs new Drop links. The rod with bushes either end and may as well change the D shape bushes on the roll bar? The thick bar that goes left to right.

How difficult is this job? I replaced my drop links on my 240.

What make and supplier would you buy from? Want something that lasts and reasonable cost.

Many thanks. James.

I'm changing mine soon and thought Volvo genuine would be the best bet as I know they have lasted 23 years. You'll find about 57 trillion on Fleabay and how you determine what's good from that lot I don't know.

360beast · Oct 8th, 2019, 16:04

Really easy job, go for polybushes or genuine Volvo.

volvo always · Oct 8th, 2019, 16:36

Thanks for your replies.

Genuine it is! I'll phone FRF Volvo tomorrow. Always had good service. When I lived in Ireland For the MOT my 240, it failed on a ball joint and the garage fitted a Unipart one. It failed in 6 months and paid again to fit a genuine Volvo one. Still good years later. Gets expensive when you have to pay twice.

James.

baggy798 · Oct 9th, 2019, 17:23

It's pretty easy on a lift.
Remove the plastic undertray first if you've got one.
Had to turn the wheels to get to the bottom link bolt.

I used Superflex 22mm poly bushes and Meyle drop links, they're ok but probably going to buy Volvo links when I upgrade the roll bar.

Tightening torque on the bottom bolt is 85nm/63ftlbs, gap between the cups at the top should be 42mm IIRC.

volvo always · Oct 9th, 2019, 20:03

Hi thanks for your helpful reply with pictures.

James.

bob12 · Oct 9th, 2019, 20:38

Agree with Volvo parts from FRF.

If you are sure they need replacing go ahead but, if you happen to use the same MOT 'provider' that is trustworthy and unbiased I always go for the 'put it in' for the test and, if it fails for whatever get it fixed thereafter.

Bob

Oct 8th, 2019, 14:55	#1
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:19 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	Drop Links Advie My MOT is due on my 1996 940 LPT at the end of the month and so gave the car the once over. Needs new Drop links. The rod with bushes either end and may as well change the D shape bushes on the roll bar? The thick bar that goes left to right. How difficult is this job? I replaced my drop links on my 240. What make and supplier would you buy from? Want something that lasts and reasonable cost. Many thanks. James. Last edited by volvo always; Oct 8th, 2019 at 14:57.

Oct 8th, 2019, 16:36	#4
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:19 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	Thanks for your replies. Genuine it is! I'll phone FRF Volvo tomorrow. Always had good service. When I lived in Ireland For the MOT my 240, it failed on a ball joint and the garage fitted a Unipart one. It failed in 6 months and paid again to fit a genuine Volvo one. Still good years later. Gets expensive when you have to pay twice. James. Last edited by volvo always; Oct 8th, 2019 at 17:00.

Oct 9th, 2019, 17:23	#5
baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Today 14:57 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	It's pretty easy on a lift. Remove the plastic undertray first if you've got one. Had to turn the wheels to get to the bottom link bolt. I used Superflex 22mm poly bushes and Meyle drop links, they're ok but probably going to buy Volvo links when I upgrade the roll bar. Tightening torque on the bottom bolt is 85nm/63ftlbs, gap between the cups at the top should be 42mm IIRC. __________________ MY97 940 CD LPT Super Sports Edition 2 Turbo, Midnight Purple, 175,000 miles.

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Oct 8th, 2019, 16:04	#3
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 08:50 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Really easy job, go for polybushes or genuine Volvo.

Oct 9th, 2019, 20:03	#6
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:19 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	Hi thanks for your helpful reply with pictures. James.

Oct 9th, 2019, 20:38	#7
bob12 bob12 Last Online: Today 14:23 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woking	Agree with Volvo parts from FRF. If you are sure they need replacing go ahead but, if you happen to use the same MOT 'provider' that is trustworthy and unbiased I always go for the 'put it in' for the test and, if it fails for whatever get it fixed thereafter. Bob

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