Need Help - Front Drop Link Question
10-11-2011, 10:58 PM
#1
Racer
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Need Help - Front Drop Link Question
993 suspension gurus, I need some help. Ive noticed lately that my car hasnt been handling the same. Upon further inspection I noticed my front drivers side drop link literally sheared in half. It looked like a stock front drop link (its a 98 C2S non-m030) so I ordered a replacement link from DC Auto part # 993.343.071.00 & 993.343.072.00. I just tried replacing the part and it seems like the new links will not fit. Please note the photos below, upon further inspection the links seem to be dramatically different, the broken one has much more curvature to it and seems to be 1/2in shorter. Did I order the wrong parts? Is this a different link than the stock piece or did DCauto send me the wrong parts? I couldnt find any Porsche part number on either, however they did have different numbers on the rubber boots
Link on car - 03034 020 000 110 12
New Link - 16002 020 000 110 12
Also, I should note the car has an aftermarket front sway bar from TRG
Thanks for your help!
Link on car - 03034 020 000 110 12
New Link - 16002 020 000 110 12
Also, I should note the car has an aftermarket front sway bar from TRG
Thanks for your help!
10-12-2011, 09:21 AM
#2
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I have the TRG front sway bar, and I....
replaced the stock links with adjustable links from Tarrett Engineering. Love these links.
Am I "upside down today", or is it the pics?
Am I "upside down today", or is it the pics?
10-12-2011, 10:17 AM
#3
w/ the bigger TRG sways i'd use RS drop links though in front at least straight ones can be used
these are f/r RS links
you can use a straight link in front
there is the concern about the brake likes though which the curved Rs links alleviate
these are f/r RS links
you can use a straight link in front
there is the concern about the brake likes though which the curved Rs links alleviate
10-12-2011, 12:50 PM
#4
Racer
Thread Starter
Thanks Guys - so I was able to verify the part #'s are the exact same. My car is lowered in the front by1.2in with Eibach springs and stock shocks. Im assuming these bars were bent to fit the lowered height? That being said, it seems like the adjustable bars are the way to go, but can you fill me in on the issues with the straight links and the brake lines?
Also - are you guys using the Tarrett and RS links with the TRG bars? THX
Also - are you guys using the Tarrett and RS links with the TRG bars? THX
10-12-2011, 03:09 PM
#5
Thanks Guys - so I was able to verify the part #'s are the exact same. My car is lowered in the front by1.2in with Eibach springs and stock shocks. Im assuming these bars were bent to fit the lowered height? That being said, it seems like the adjustable bars are the way to go, but can you fill me in on the issues with the straight links and the brake lines?
Also - are you guys using the Tarrett and RS links with the TRG bars? THX
Also - are you guys using the Tarrett and RS links with the TRG bars? THX
as to the brake line look at the last pic I posted, see the brake line? see the drop link, imagine the drop link being straight. TRG will be similar.
10-12-2011, 04:09 PM
#6
Dumb related question: I have noticeably lowered car, stock sways and stock droplinks in front and rear. What problems does this cause and should I replace them with M030 or RS droplinks?
10-12-2011, 04:45 PM
#7
Burning Brakes
Aatos,
I am in the same boat as you. Lowered with stock sways and drop links. Unless the sway bars have been upgraded I doubt there is much benefit to upgrading the drop links. When you do go to the larger sway bar than the drop link will become the weak link and will flex reducing the effect of your new sway bar.
My gut feeling tells me the stiffer springs on the car leaves less work for the sway bars to do.
I am in the same boat as you. Lowered with stock sways and drop links. Unless the sway bars have been upgraded I doubt there is much benefit to upgrading the drop links. When you do go to the larger sway bar than the drop link will become the weak link and will flex reducing the effect of your new sway bar.
My gut feeling tells me the stiffer springs on the car leaves less work for the sway bars to do.
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10-12-2011, 05:15 PM
#8
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It looks to me like your original links were bent by someone. The more pressing concern with the straight links is that they actually hit the brake lines when you turn full lock. That could lead to a brake failure.
I went with the RS front links.
I went with the RS front links.
03-03-2012, 12:09 PM
#10
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Just to be safe....
....order Tarrett adjustable drop links. Me, and many like me, swear by them.
As I recall, when I went to M030 RoW, used the stock drop links.
As I recall, when I went to M030 RoW, used the stock drop links.
Dug up this old post when researching my upcoming M030 sway upgrade. I recall (and verified) with my buddy Adam that when we did this upgrade on our 4S cars we didn't need new drop links up front. But I assume with my 2S I will need to get new drop links for the front. My questions are:
What different drop links do I need for the front? What are the part numbers? Do I need the Porsche RS drop links for a M030 sway upgrade or is there a comprobable part that will work for me? I don't track.
What about the rears. Going only from memory can't I just use the exisiting rear drop links? If not what are the part numbers for the necessary rear drop links?
Found these from my search but obviously need some help here. TIA.
What different drop links do I need for the front? What are the part numbers? Do I need the Porsche RS drop links for a M030 sway upgrade or is there a comprobable part that will work for me? I don't track.
What about the rears. Going only from memory can't I just use the exisiting rear drop links? If not what are the part numbers for the necessary rear drop links?
Found these from my search but obviously need some help here. TIA.
03-03-2012, 07:11 PM
#13
Race Car
I have TRG sway bars and was continually breaking the RS drop links. As soon as I went to the Tarrett links the issues stopped. They are cheaper and have replaceable hardware.
I have had mine for 3 years and no boots without any play in the ball joints. I am doing a complete mechanical refresh this winter and replacing all my rod-ends in the process and putting the boots on them.
The Boots are available from a number of different suppliers for $25 to $28 for a packet of 6, Tarret is a little expensive for the boots.
Here is the manufacturers site http://www.sealsit.com/rodendboots.asp
I have had mine for 3 years and no boots without any play in the ball joints. I am doing a complete mechanical refresh this winter and replacing all my rod-ends in the process and putting the boots on them.
The Boots are available from a number of different suppliers for $25 to $28 for a packet of 6, Tarret is a little expensive for the boots.
Here is the manufacturers site http://www.sealsit.com/rodendboots.asp
03-03-2012, 11:16 PM
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I have TRG sway bars and was continually breaking the RS drop links. As soon as I went to the Tarrett links the issues stopped. They are cheaper and have replaceable hardware.
I have had mine for 3 years and no boots without any play in the ball joints. I am doing a complete mechanical refresh this winter and replacing all my rod-ends in the process and putting the boots on them.
The Boots are available from a number of different suppliers for $25 to $28 for a packet of 6, Tarret is a little expensive for the boots.
Here is the manufacturers site http://www.sealsit.com/rodendboots.asp
I have had mine for 3 years and no boots without any play in the ball joints. I am doing a complete mechanical refresh this winter and replacing all my rod-ends in the process and putting the boots on them.
The Boots are available from a number of different suppliers for $25 to $28 for a packet of 6, Tarret is a little expensive for the boots.
Here is the manufacturers site http://www.sealsit.com/rodendboots.asp
I have TRG bars on the way and didnt order the tarret links for the front. I have them for the back. I could use the stock ones in the meantime?
What setting should I put the sway bars at? Middle? I have JIC 8 and 10k springs with the damper 5 clicks from full hard. Its on the stiff side for normal road use but soft for track.
Paul
03-04-2012, 01:01 AM
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JZ98-993:
I raced a 993 with a TRG bar up front for several years. It broke several drop links until we discovered that it was not perfectly centered. I realize that this isn't your question and that drop links do break from time to time but do check and make sure it is centered. I never broke another drop link after reinstalling it correctly.
Hope that helps someone,
Hank
I raced a 993 with a TRG bar up front for several years. It broke several drop links until we discovered that it was not perfectly centered. I realize that this isn't your question and that drop links do break from time to time but do check and make sure it is centered. I never broke another drop link after reinstalling it correctly.
Hope that helps someone,
Hank