How to Check and Replace Anti-Roll Bar Drop Links - Page 2

swedishandgerman · Oct 18th, 2010, 20:57

Thank you very much for your kind comment! I've refered to so much stuff on this forum that I decided to write up any project I do on either of my Volvos

In answer to your question about the axle stands, I put them underneath and to the rear of the front subframe

S60-D · Oct 18th, 2010, 22:02

Please create a sub-forum with all these "How To". Any admin/mod? This will make it easy for everyone to find these topics.

Des O'Brien · Oct 18th, 2010, 22:47

Good article thanks.
Just a note to add. Had a clunk/rattle in the front suspension of 2000 S80. I tested everything but could not find any bushes in bad shape. Fault turned out to be the Shock absorber. When i bounce tested the car the shock worked on compression but not on extension.

ushes · Oct 21st, 2010, 14:19

Just browsing for the drop link parts and, the Meyle ones look to be £34 each on ebay on the partsforvolvo ad, double what was quoted on the first post.
Or have I missed something?

Steve

swedishandgerman · Oct 21st, 2010, 15:42

Got mine from Partservice in Exeter 01392 215635. They were under £15 each +VAt + delivery

I rang Meyle UK and asked where I could buy the parts locally. They advised me that Partservice was my local agent. Guess you could do the same!

jjb · Feb 11th, 2011, 12:14

Hi, can anyone confirm what size torx bit i need.
Thanks.

Nick44 · Feb 11th, 2011, 12:26

T30 mate

Bernard46 · Jul 14th, 2011, 23:08

Yes, excellant article (as usual from Swedishandgerman) - I know what Rublehousen means about the last few turns of the nuts, particularly the lower ones - in my case these had quite a bit of rust on them, so they were very difficult to get off. It didn't help that the inner torx stripped out on one because of the rust so in the end I had to use a mole wrench to hold the screw while I turned the nut. The allen key holes on the Meyle parts are a much better design approach.

Two problems I had which haven't been mentioned - first, it was difficult to get much leverage on the nuts with the torque wrench because of the limited amount of room if you are only using axle stands, second, you really need a quite deep 15mm socket on your torque wrench when trying to tighten it because this screw seems to protrude a long way (much more than the 18 mm one) and a standard socket probably will not have enough depth when you really want to apply the pressure.

Boy does it make a difference - all the noise has gone - the bottom bolts on mine were shot to pieces after 10 years.

Bernard46 · Jul 14th, 2011, 23:11

I got mine (Meyle) from All German Parts Ltd (www.allgermanparts.co.uk) - £33.60 for the pair plus carriage.

GMad · Jul 15th, 2011, 00:51

I have done this job more times than you can shake a stick at (particularly on Volvos)!
I don't bother to unbolt the old ones, just cut them off with a slitting disc in a grinder. That way I get the whole job done in about 20 minutes

Oct 18th, 2010, 20:57	#11
swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	Thank you very much for your kind comment! I've refered to so much stuff on this forum that I decided to write up any project I do on either of my Volvos In answer to your question about the axle stands, I put them underneath and to the rear of the front subframe __________________ 2006 XC70 D5 Manual 1968 Amazon Estate, B18A + Overdrive 2019 V60 D3 Momentum Pro Manual 1970 Amazon 2-Door 1970 142DL

Oct 21st, 2010, 14:19	#14
ushes Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 13:40 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sunderland	Meyle Just browsing for the drop link parts and, the Meyle ones look to be £34 each on ebay on the partsforvolvo ad, double what was quoted on the first post. Or have I missed something? Steve

Oct 21st, 2010, 15:42	#15
swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	Got mine from Partservice in Exeter 01392 215635. They were under £15 each +VAt + delivery I rang Meyle UK and asked where I could buy the parts locally. They advised me that Partservice was my local agent. Guess you could do the same! __________________ 2006 XC70 D5 Manual 1968 Amazon Estate, B18A + Overdrive 2019 V60 D3 Momentum Pro Manual 1970 Amazon 2-Door 1970 142DL

Feb 11th, 2011, 12:14	#16
jjb Member Last Online: Today 09:50 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: london	torx size Hi, can anyone confirm what size torx bit i need. Thanks.

Feb 11th, 2011, 12:26	#17
Nick44 Ex 850/V70 Register Keepe Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2022 15:29 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hoo, Kent View Photos By: Nick44	T30 mate __________________ 66,145,264 GLE,265 GLE (2 off),765 GLE,740 GL Estate, G 760 GLE Estate, N 960 CDi, W 940 SE,'51 V70 T,'56 V70 T5. '57 G3 V70 D5 '10 V70 T6 AWD Polestar (Bye Bye), Wife's '03 S80 SE I like Volvos.

Oct 18th, 2010, 22:02	#12
S60-D S60 D5 SE Auto Last Online: Jul 15th, 2014 18:12 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	Please create a sub-forum with all these "How To". Any admin/mod? This will make it easy for everyone to find these topics.

Oct 18th, 2010, 22:47	#13
Des O'Brien ~S80 2.0T owner Last Online: Sep 4th, 2016 20:21 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dungarvan	Good article thanks. Just a note to add. Had a clunk/rattle in the front suspension of 2000 S80. I tested everything but could not find any bushes in bad shape. Fault turned out to be the Shock absorber. When i bounce tested the car the shock worked on compression but not on extension.

Jul 14th, 2011, 23:08	#18
Bernard46 Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2016 19:49 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leamington Spa	Yes, excellant article (as usual from Swedishandgerman) - I know what Rublehousen means about the last few turns of the nuts, particularly the lower ones - in my case these had quite a bit of rust on them, so they were very difficult to get off. It didn't help that the inner torx stripped out on one because of the rust so in the end I had to use a mole wrench to hold the screw while I turned the nut. The allen key holes on the Meyle parts are a much better design approach. Two problems I had which haven't been mentioned - first, it was difficult to get much leverage on the nuts with the torque wrench because of the limited amount of room if you are only using axle stands, second, you really need a quite deep 15mm socket on your torque wrench when trying to tighten it because this screw seems to protrude a long way (much more than the 18 mm one) and a standard socket probably will not have enough depth when you really want to apply the pressure. Boy does it make a difference - all the noise has gone - the bottom bolts on mine were shot to pieces after 10 years.

Jul 14th, 2011, 23:11	#19
Bernard46 Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2016 19:49 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leamington Spa	I got mine (Meyle) from All German Parts Ltd (www.allgermanparts.co.uk) - £33.60 for the pair plus carriage.

Jul 15th, 2011, 00:51	#20
GMad Premier Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2014 09:53 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Telford	I have done this job more times than you can shake a stick at (particularly on Volvos)! I don't bother to unbolt the old ones, just cut them off with a slitting disc in a grinder. That way I get the whole job done in about 20 minutes __________________ SHOULD ANYONE BE OFFENDED BY ANY OF MY POSTS THEN IT SERVES THEM RIGHT FOR STICKING THIER HEAD ABOVE THE BARBED WIRE FENCE THAT IS LIFE !

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