Drop Links

[John1959]

Hello all

I've got a 2.0 vvti '02 plate, and after the last MOT (just a month ago) I noticed a severe knocking from the rear suspension. Yesterday it went in for a service and I was informed that one of the drop-links needs replacing (at a cost of £150). I know it's part of the suspension, but I'm a cynical bugger - 30 years of going to dealerships makes you like that - how can I check that the link needs replacing or just tightening up, and what the flip is a drop link anyway?

Also, due to a couple of heavy bills coming soon I'll not be able to get it replaced for a month or so, is something likely to fall of in the meantime - like wheels or the entire rear suspension.... :o

Many thanks in advance, John

[timson]

Pattern part drop link will cost about £20 from eBay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rear-Anti-Roll-Bar-S...VQQcmdZViewItem

Will take about 20 Mins to fit.

[John1959]

Thanks for that Timson, damn sight cheaper than the £150 quoted....