What happens if a drop link fails?

When stabiliser may rattle or click when it is worn out or damaged. However, if the droplink is broken, this allows the anti-roll bar to flip and flop around under the chassis. This can result in some unmistakable sounds like knocking as you drive or clunking as you go over speedhumps or bumps in the road.

Can you drive with a damaged drop link?

No. It is not recommended. A damaged or collapsed spring can cause sagging and noise and affect alignment angles. While you can still drive, the ride will be rough and the car will be difficult to control in an emergency.

How long should a drop link last?

Drop links should easily last 50k if not more. Drop links should easily last 50k if not more. It seems a lot depends on how one drives, the condition of the roads and a bit of luck when purchasing.

What is a drop link on an anti roll bar?

By and large a drop link is used to connect the end of the anti-roll bar to the damper or a control arm. In most instances the drop link is used to ensure that the load is orientated correctly, and to bridge the gap between the anti-roll bar and the connection.

Should I Disconnect the anti-roll bars when corner weighting?

When you corner weight a chassis it is important to disconnect the anti-roll bars, due to their impact on the weight distribution of the vehicle when it is adjusted statically. Then when the vehicle has been corner weighted the anti-roll bars should be reconnected.

Where does the anti roll bar attach to the suspension?

The outer ends of the anti roll bar attach to the unspring part of the suspension. As the suspension moves up and down, the mounting points on the front suspension move through an arc defined by the suspension links.

What is a drop link on a sway bar?

As you are probably aware, connected to the end of most sway bars is a drop link. It is the job of the drop link to transfer the roll stiffness generated by the bar. By and large a drop link is used to connect the end of the anti-roll bar to the damper or a control arm.