[Mk2] [Generic] drop links for lowwered car on coilovers??

[Vampire]

hi all, i read an artical on here about using different front links on a lowered car. my car is lowered 40mm up front and the standard drop links cant go on. what have other people used?

Thanks

[mark239]

I think it was toyota avensis ones I used on my coilovers.

[shinny]

my car is lowered 40mm up front and the standard drop links cant go on.

Why not? Have you tried them? Are they too long or too short?

what have other people used?

That entirely depends on what suspension they have. If you've just used lowering springs, you want standard or longer droplinks. If you've used coilovers, we need to know the brand and probably see what the droplink mounting is like before any solid advice can be given.

[Gullzter]

Is there a list of what mates with specific suspension setups?
What would be ideal for bc coilovers?

[shinny]

Is there a list of what mates with specific suspension setups?

Not that I'm aware of... but any coilover with adjustable mounting points (eg. HSDs, K-Sports) will have to be on a case-by-case basis anyway. However anything with a standard shock should start at standard and go longer if there's an issue.

Shorter droplinks for lowered SW20s it an internet myth and will probably put a lot of strain on the front links. When you lower an SW20 you increase the distance between the droplink mount and the ARB. At the front the mounting point rotates with the steering, meaning short links will end up providing lateral force at full lock... combine that with gradient such as a mountain switchback and you'll either start yanking the coilover or sheer the droplink. I know because I had those two exact experiences one after another due to poor droplink setup.

What would be ideal for bc coilovers?

I run BC coilovers and was one of the earlier adopters a few years ago, so can answer this pretty comprehensively:

Fronts: The original (and first redesign) lower mounts were designed also designed for stock front droplinks, however the design has been updated at least twice due to issue with particularly low cars bending droplinks. The current design comes with the correct droplinks. Alas I don't know the length of those, but I should find that out

Rears: All the rear lower mounts are designed for stock coilovers. When I fitted my whiteline ARBs I found one of my wheels had a bit more castor, meaning the ARB hit the strut which I initially solved with slightly longer BMW mini links which are still working perfectly :th:

[Gullzter]

Thanks Mark, i believe i have an older set, has adjustable camber top mounts but doesnt have adjustable dampness. Will find out when they are off for a clean exactly which model they are