hi all, yesterday changed the droplinks on the vrs because had a lot of knocking going on, was advised on here by some guys to change them.

 

i can not believe it! its sorted lol, am surprised they cause all that misery !!

 

thanks for the advice, its a great site. ;-)

 

happy xmas and new year to all...

That's my job for this afternoon

Used to have to change the ones on my estate about every 10k. Best one was when the end snapped off

Mine are on the too do list again. Reminds me lol

best ones to get?

best ones to get?

OEM?

One of mine is knocking like a good un,going to go for the Meyle HD ones from VW Spares,4 year warranty,good reviews & a lot cheaper than oem.

One of mine is knocking like a good un,going to go for the Meyle HD ones from VW Spares,4 year warranty,good reviews & a lot cheaper than oem.

 

I just fitted a pair of the Meyle HD ones to my car. They seem very good quality.

I just fitted a pair of the Meyle HD ones to my car. They seem very good quality.

link?

link?

 

Got them here mate http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291262082877?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

It says front right but they're both the same, so you just order two of those.

Heard allot of them being good. Ordered

The best place I found was expresscarparts £32 posted! Actually cheaper than oem!

Just got the Meyle links and Meyle consile bushes with the 4 yr warranty thru ebay for £36 iirc

The best place I found was expresscarparts £32 posted! Actually cheaper than oem!

 

The Meyle HD ones I linked to are £27.84 posted for the pair.

And they come with the nuts,i got a price from a dealer & they "its recommended to use new nuts but they are extra".TPS price was £53 without nuts so that e bay price is pretty much half price.

Hello to you all this is Brian.I have Fabia RS 2004 and also noticed clunky or knocing noise coming from front left side of suspension.So if I replace droplinks would that fix knocking problem?Thanks.

Hello to you all this is Brian.I have Fabia RS 2004 and also noticed clunky or knocing noise coming from front left side of suspension.So if I replace droplinks would that fix knocking problem?Thanks.

 

More than likely as it's a common problem but there are also other causes to rule out, such as bottom ball joint, track rod end, inner track rod joint, console bushes, anti-roll bar bushes.

Ive just been on a mad spending spree to stop the knocking on mine and tighten it up a bit so got:

Ball joints,

Front top mounts & bearings

Track rod ends

Poly bush: front anti roll bar, front wishbone and the rear kit.

Ive already got poly bushed console bushes and fitted new drop links a few months ago. Hope it improves the feel of the car and rids it of the knocking!

Is it worth buying new track rod bars as well?

Edited 14 January, 201511 yr by Sam84

Hello to you all this is Brian.I have Fabia RS 2004 and also noticed clunky or knocing noise coming from front left side of suspension.So if I replace droplinks would that fix knocking problem?Thanks.

As TMB said, can't be a few things but it's one of the cheapest to rule out first. (it solved mine a few years back also 04 vrs)

Very easy to do yourself, guide on here somewhere...take you about an hour if not less.

Thanks very much.I'll try droplinks and ball joints first on both sides.If that wont help I'll do rest by your advise.

think the ones i got was £13 delivered from ebay, doing the job so far!

see how long they last.....

fitted these today and the thickness compared to the standard ones is unreal

Just fitted these today and apart from a seized nut on the old drop link the Meyle links look great quality.

fitted these today and the thickness compared to the standard ones is unreal

 

I thought the same thing

Hello everyone Brian here.I've replace ball joints and droplinks(Meyle) today and that knocking is still there. Does enyone know what to do next,please? Thanks.