Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
No need for drop links.
The second pic is a bracket to support the subframe and as explained it holds the archliner.
Also, the lower mount looks fine to me.
There's plenty of problems you could come across.
The main thing you should probably consider is most 172's will be coming up for their second cam-belt change (approx £4-500). Make sure it's been done or you budget for it or you could have a pretty nasty shock.
No point in changing the leads unless they're playing up.
Add an oil filter to that list.
Also, a coolant flush & brake fluid change wouldn't be the worst idea.