Drop links

[Welly]

These replacement car parts seem to be shyte nowadays; e.g. I replaced my Aux Belt Tensioners last summer and one of them had failed already in less than 8K miles

[scotty73]

I'm not actually sure who bought what here so could we start off with which makes don't last very long?

I bought a set but i can't remember which ones i got ... i only changed the n/s/f in March 12 and tbh i think it's the other side that's gone now... I'll be checking them both soon so will let you know.

Edit: Here's the link.. same seller same parts.... more expensive.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-406-1 ... 439c7d3caf

[rwb]

These would need to last 4 years to be economic
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280947748352

I notice these have a different shaped boot.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230985215469
If the picture is accurate.

Delphi part (£15): http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111017777551

[Captain Jack]

OK, I need new front ones as it clangs and bangs even driving over a Jaffa cake...

What parts do the Pug dealers use? Delphi? I want something that lasts longer than 6 months on our "Russian" roads here in Somerset.

[jasper5]

Delphi are OE on many cars for all sorts of parts.

I use First Line suspension parts, never had any trouble with them and they last....most garages use First Line...round here at least....£9 trade price last time I bought one.

[Captain Jack]

Thanks Jasper - something like this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-Peugeot-40 ... 19da45e19a

[steve_earwig]

...even driving over a Jaffa cake...

You know this how? Was there an experiment or did you drive over some old dear and her shopping?

[jasper5]

Thanks Jasper - something like this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-Peugeot-40 ... 19da45e19a

Yeah, those are they, the ones in the green box.

[Welly]

I can also vouch for First Line stuff - since almost every single sussy part on my Fordvo has now been replaced with their stuff, most of its been on for 2 years without a single creak or moan.

[markw]

I notice these have a different shaped boot.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230985215469
If the picture is accurate.

The picture probably is accurate. The last Bottom Ball Joint I bought came with the same shaped protective plastic 'hood' over the rubber joint cover for protection whilst in transit. Just taking them off reveals the 'proper' rubber cover underneath.

[rwb]

Well I've got a pair of the Delphi ones. They're clearly different to the Contitech ones I have on: more substantial boot and hex in the end of the bolt instead of a flat at the end of the boot.

[rwb]

Drop links replaced. That is the most substantial job I've done myself on it
One bolt went very very stiff, but otherwise straightforward. No doubt my job was made much easier by Jasper5 having taken them off and put them back a couple of weeks ago. I would have been in a mess were it not for FP's picture levering the anti-roll bar against the wishbone, and a pep-talk from Sonia.

It's so quiet now!

[Captain Jack]

Start your timer to see how long it lasts...

[Captain Jack]

For the sake of variety, I have ordered First Line ones and will be fitting them at the weekend - weather permitting. Will see how long that lasts...

[scotty73]

For the sake of variety, I have ordered First Line ones and will be fitting them at the weekend - weather permitting. Will see how long that lasts...

And I'm waiting on two from ebay to be fitted probably next week so that's three of us all within a week or so... So watch this space.

Just for future reference.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290388262063? ... 1439.l2649