Uprated Whiteline ARB Drop links

[1812lsd]

I have uprated the drop links on my Whiteline ARB, I tried to adjust the old ones but they were far to corroded and ended up just bending.

So I ordered some parts off eBay from mcgillmotorsports, they arrived today.

2x M10 x1.5mm Male Rod End/Rose Joint Left Hand Thread 10mm BRONZE LINER(MMSAKL10B) £10
2x Turnbuckle M10 Link Adjustable from 120 mm-160 mm (70mm long) Linkage Bar ARB £10.90
2x Sealing Boot for M10 and M12 Male or Female Rose Joint Rod End Dust Boot £7.80

I then went to my local BML-Hayley Shrewsbury - Hayley Group Plc and bought some M10 bolts and washers.

2x 60mm M10 1.5 bolt with a 30mm Shank
2x 40mm M10 1.5 bolt
2x M10 Nyloc nuts
6x M10 washers
Total £2

New parts

Old v New

All in, I think it was about £30.

 

[Gaverick]

I like this, just the kind of thing I like to try and do.

 

[Craig-S]

I use McGill for making my own alternator and gear linkage mounts on Vauxhall's. Make sure you buy the more expensive teflon lined joints for stuff like this though or they won't last when continuously loaded.

 

[1812lsd]

New parts

Old v New

 

[Jimbob 2705]

Massive thread revive here, but been searching after @dann2707 recommended rose jointing my Whiteline ARB

Is this the same/similar setup as you've done Dan?

 

[Inequality Street]

Fitting my ARB soon, just commenting so I can find this thread later for the response.

 

[dann2707]

Sort of mate, mines a bit more simpler. Will reply with a comprehensive post when I get a chance later!

 

[Jimbob 2705]

Top man, cheers!

Slightly easier way of doing it I'm thinking is to just get a female rose joint and get some M10 rod and use that instead

@1812lsd linkage bar seems to push the ARB down quite a lot more than the standard setup, but what affect this would have on handling I wouldn't have the slightest?!

 

[dann2707]

Top man, cheers!

Slightly easier way of doing it I'm thinking is to just get a female rose joint and get some M10 rod and use that instead

@1812lsd linkage bar seems to push the ARB down quite a lot more than the standard setup, but what affect this would have on handling I wouldn't have the slightest?!

Exactly what I did mate. That's what I was going to reply with. Don't bother with the rubber boots though apparently they just collect water and encourage rust.

My ARB is positioned like the above pic too, not sure how it affects the car though! I just think it looks better as you can see it from the outside and i'm a scene whore

 

[Jimbob 2705]

Exactly what I did mate. That's what I was going to reply with. Don't bother with the rubber boots though apparently they just collect water and encourage rust.

My ARB is positioned like the above pic too, not sure how it affects the car though! I just think it looks better as you can see it from the outside and i'm a scene whore 😧

Perfect, I'll give the Rubber bits a miss!

Lol, I'm exactly the same mate - amazing how many people mention it from when their behind! Infact I'm that much of a scene whore that I'm thinking of painting mine purple to match my calipers....