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Old 01-17-2011, 09:47 AM
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Default Where to buy a single Bilstein PSS10 drop link?

Yes, I've read through the volumes of broken drop link discussions on this forum. I imagine this is an installation issue as it broke on the way home from the shop (PSS10s/M030 sway bars).

Where do I order a fresh driver's side drop link?

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Thanks.

Also, does anyone know if that third locking collar is supposed to go underneath the drop link collar?

I've read numerous tales on here of the link collar coming loose and causing similar havoc. I just want to have this done right the second time.
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What's your ride height set at? You may want to consider RS drop links.
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Originally Posted by Paddy
What's your ride height set at? You may want to consider RS drop links.
Right around ROW ride height. My issue appears to be the collar getting loose and not clearance with the rear toe link.
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FWIW I use a lock collar on my setup:
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Yes, the locked collar certainly makes sense. I'm trying to debate frustration of reinstalling everything vs. definitive solution.
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Ian, are you using the stock sway bar? I'm assuming you do track the car according to your avatar picture. If I were in your shoes I'd order two RS drop links and reposition the sway bar and install two more collars and be done with it.

If not, I'm pretty sure I have a stock drop link in my garage- you pay shipping it's yours.
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That looks like an installation error, it appears the locking collar was not tight enough causing the swaybar link bracket to rotate.

I had only one collar on my PSS9 setup without issues, you just need to get them tight and they will stay in the right position. My car ran a number of years on the track without issue.
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Originally Posted by Paddy
Ian, are you using the stock sway bar? I'm assuming you do track the car according to your avatar picture. If I were in your shoes I'd order two RS drop links and reposition the sway bar and install two more collars and be done with it.

If not, I'm pretty sure I have a stock drop link in my garage- you pay shipping it's yours.
I have M030 sway bars, front and rear. I'm probably going to do exactly what you just recommended.

Yes, I do track the car. I'm assuming you've had no issues with your RS links?
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Originally Posted by trophy
That looks like an installation error, it appears the locking collar was not tight enough causing the swaybar link bracket to rotate.

I had only one collar on my PSS9 setup without issues, you just need to get them tight and they will stay in the right position. My car ran a number of years on the track without issue.


I prefer this solution. It's more time and cost effective.
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https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ferrerid=24812

No problems since then.
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Originally Posted by Paddy
Thanks for your input. I remember reading your thread ages ago now that I think of it.
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No problem. Good luck and hope to see you track side this year!


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