tom_gr7 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Hi, So when I'm driving over bumpy roads or over certain types of speed bumps. I get a bit of a clunking noise, it sounds like its a metal on metal noise, coming from the front suspension? I'm guessing its the front droplinks? As the rear drop links and the front anti roll bar D bushes were picked up on the MOT. So I'm thinking I'm going to replace both sets of drop links and the front d bushes. Also, do i need genuine subaru drop links? like these http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/parts-info?id=4165&cat=96⊂=501&sec=2465&var=0&dc=&gen=&searchKey=&searchPart= or would these be ok? http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/parts-info?id=6360&cat=96⊂=501&sec=2465&var=0&dc=&gen=&searchKey=&searchPart= Any suggestions? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Go uprated ones mate, the standard ones are rubbish and will need replacing again in the not to distant future. How hard do you want the ride ? Polly bushes are good and a one time replacement but they don't absorb the bumps as well as standard rubber whitline/superpro ones are about fifteen quid for the dbush 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 The only uprated droplinks i can find are whiteline ones costing about 100 quid each. I cant really afford 100 quid a set mate. Unless you know of any cheaper ones? I've already bought some standard subaru d bushes as they were pretty cheap. Maybe i shouldnt have :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Oof ! I picked mine up from savage so got them at a decent price, maybe have a look on the bay, the silver set from ipc look a bit more robust than the subaru ones, ah well the d bushes should last a couple of years before the wear. What is your model code ? I'll dig around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Yeah i'll have a look on eBay. My model code? erm no idea, where would i find that? Its a 2006 2.0R legacy. Engine is EJ204 if that is any help lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 BP bl etc I guess it's a mk 4 ? Not too clued up on leggys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 BP bl etc I guess it's a mk 4 ? Not too clued up on leggys yeah thats correct mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Got my droplinks, should do the job. Phoned up revolution in gateshead to have them abd the D bushes fitted. He said thats two hours labour n 136 quid. I'll save the 136 quid tar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 They taketh the **** ! Literally half hour 45 mins to do including the 5-10 for removal & installation of bushes. If you've access to a trolley jack or ramps it's fairly simple to diy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Yea he said its 63 per hour! Christ. Unfortunately i have bo tools other than a couple of pc modding tools, so wouldnt be able to do it even if i knew how. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 If you were closer mate i'd have said pop round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Haha. Thanks for the offer mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Is there anywhere round near you that let's you hire a lift or garage space ? A couple of sockets and a spanner is all you need, save a packet and sense of achievement too [emoji3] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Is there anywhere round near you that let's you hire a lift or garage space ? A couple of sockets and a spanner is all you need, save a packet and sense of achievement too [emoji3] no I'm afraid not mate. will have to find a normal garage. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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