Front Drop Links Catching The Back Of The Hubs

[James_R 3]

Had the front end apart on my run about Gti yesterday and noticed both the drop links catch on the back of the hubs just as you get close to full lock, they're std replacement items and the spacing is the same either side, ride heights the std aswell, the car looks straight underneath, anyone else had this with replacement droplinks (were 6months old when I bought the car) I'm going to add a few washer to move them inboard a bit to fix it.

[S13Nick 0]

ive got exactly the same problem, i got my drop links off ebay lol

[James Stewart 1]

I have found this with almost every pattern drop link I have used in the past, regardless of source (GSF, ECP or local motor factors) and with a variety of ride height and camber combinations, including standard.

 

The upper ball-joint flange seems to be in the wrong place, effecting the angle the drop-link sits at.

 

As you suggest, I've always packed them out with washers or a nut, but there may not be enough thread left to reach the nylon on the lock nut, which could be an issue come MOT time.

 

James.

[Baz 421]

Yup, i had this on ELN, really badly on one side - the hub-damper pinch bolt was round the wrong way so the excess thread was twatting the drop link, but even with that turned it still caught it slightly. I think i added a washer or 2 as you say! Can't remember!

[alync406 4]

I seen that this was happening mine when i fitted my bilstein suspension last week,but it only catches when the wheel is off the ground.It's ok when the wheels are on the ground.