How easy is it to fit new drop links?

  1. Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Stoke on Trent Posts: 307 Silver 106 GTI
    #1
    I was just wondering how easy it is to fit new drop links, 1999 Saxo VTR, i have a fairly good knowledge of working on saxo's done a lot on my last one

    never attempted this before, cant seem to find a guide either (Maybe i just fail?) any help appreciated!#

    Cheers!
  2. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 822 Citroen Saxo Vtr 2001
    #2
    10 min job mate. Front wheel off you will see the drop link. 2 bolts hold it on thier notorious for seizing though if so grind them off and then swap for the new one.
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 136 2001 Mk2 VTR Two Tone 2003 MK2 VTR Moonstone
    #3
    Use a trolley jack on the bottom of the strut (not disc) to close the strut. it should then just fall out if it doesn't seize
  4. Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Stoke on Trent Posts: 307 Silver 106 GTI
    #4
    Awesome!! Thanks guys i will be doing this on monday/tuesday and will post up the results!

    Peace out
  5. Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Stoke on Trent Posts: 307 Silver 106 GTI
    #5
    update: very very easy to do, successfully fitted the new drop links and WOW what a difference...that was definately the cause of the rattle/shake

    thanks for help again!
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 822 Citroen Saxo Vtr 2001
    #6
    Brilliant mate.. Mines were the same they were making an awful clunk all the time and thier about 12 quid each and an easy change. Well worth it
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2010 Moke's Master!!! Posts: 3434 Ibiza Formula Sport Yammy yzf r6
    #7
    what were the symptoms if they do decide to go?
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 822 Citroen Saxo Vtr 2001
    #8
    Its a clunk noise from the front of the car mate. Especially going over speed bumps you will easy notice it