ford mondeo drop links

[jasn78]

ok guys taken off the uk-polos.net website

"Many probably already know.. but for those that don't...

Ford Mondeo drop links (2000-2003) fit and work perfectly on the Polo 9n3 GTI - lifting the ARB clear of the drive shafts on lowered cars..

Since I lowered using the H&R springs.. more knocks could be heard from the front.. when travelling slowly over bumpy roads....

For sure my standard drop links could have been worn.. but the Mondeo ones are slightly shorter so pulling the ARB out of the way...

Front is now much tighter.. I've been driving over all my close-by speed bumps (they are close and loads of them) ... and all over my closest typically pitted roads... not a single rattle or bang noise..

Well chuffed .. £17.70 well spent"


and the link

would lov to know mechanics thoughts on this

jmac?

[Ben_GTI]

I've been wondering wtf is making that noise since I got the H&R's on.... Been driving me nuts because its only low speed!!

[mikepologti]

nice find man.

[Blitzen]

Thats a great find...Has anyone been getting these knocks from the left side only, and only when the suspension is under load??

[MissVuks]

i have a knock coming from the front right and i only ever hear when in reversing out of my driveway

[RhysQ]

yep i've got knocking coming from the left side only. only when going really slow though. like the spring beds are moving around or something....really odd!

[Kai]

I had heaps of knocks and it was my control arm bushes. Maybe check them just incase.

[Blitzen]

yep i've got knocking coming from the left side only. only when going really slow though. like the spring beds are moving around or something....really odd!

I have been getting this from the day I put my springs in...It is relly starting to piss me off, and I thoght it was a failed ball joint(A really easy fix on these bad boys), but now that I know I am not alone, I know another route for fault finding...

[mikepologti]

are you guys all using the same sway bars? white line?

[Timbo]

Actually, most suspension shops will have adjustable links that will fix this problem. I had mine done early in the piece -- less that $100 fitted, if I recall correctly

[noone]

Interesting...

How hard is it to replace them? Can I do it with the 3 tools i own?

Anyone got any photos of b4 / after?

Is this just to get rid of the noise or is there a mechanical benefit to this exercise?

[intensem1]

I’ve just gone and bought some Mondeo Links today. No idea how you fitted them since the VW runs a bolt through style?

Did the mondeo links need modifying?

[Blitzen]

I’ve just gone and bought some Mondeo Links today. No idea how you fitted them since the VW runs a bolt through style?

Did the mondeo links need modifying?

By the looks of it, the Mondeo Links won't need modifying...They look like they attach the same way as the standard Polo links.
To fit these you will only need a 14 or 15mm(going by eye) socket or ring/open ended spanner combo. You won't even have to take the wheels off, just turn to right lock/right hand side, left lock/left hand side. Job looks like it will take about 10min each side.

[Buller_Scott]

does that mean you'd use these when replacing both springs AND shocks? e.g. bilstein/ H&R combo?

[Blitzen]

does that mean you'd use these when replacing both springs AND shocks? e.g. bilstein/ H&R combo?

My car is lower only 10mm on Weitec springs, and mine makes a noise out of the left side....Some guys have get the noise when they have had it lowered, some don't...If you get the noise, these may help you.