BMWZ4MC

Investigating an intermittent clunk from the rear of my S, I've found that one of the rear drop link ball joints has decoupled at its ARB end. It appears that they are held together by four rivets which have failed. I had a look at the front drop links too and here a single rivet has failed but the drop link is still holding together. I can't demonstrate any play in the three drop links that are holding up, but I think I'll replace all four anyway.

I've searched the forum and found a host of links including a few that people have found to be poor quality. There seem to be a few recommendations for those sold through eBay by Langdon 4x4 but the recommendations are all from at least a year ago. Do these recommendations still stand? My suspension is OEM and I'm not planning to use my S on the track as I've other toys that already bankrupt me! Cheers.

mdb_75

First Line

Toms1989

As above, first line definitely.

However if you find Borg and Beck ones cheaper, go for them as they're from first line anyway!

MI5

You have a PM.

BMWZ4MC

Thanks for the replies chaps. Problem solved thanks to MI5

SheffieldSam

Any chance you could let us in on the secret MI5 - I discovered t'other week that I have three that need replacing...

MattyH

If you search for langdon4x4 on ebay his ones for the front are cheap and seem to hold up pretty well so far.

edit: didn't notice the existing recommendation in the OP.

RobinA3

I just bought some proper cheap ones off ebay - going to see how they hold up!

Jake89

Same as, think all 4 for about £25 only temporary though, but will see how they hold up! So far so good!

Jake89

Same as, think all 4 for about £25 only temporary though, but will see how they hold up! So far so good!