[Mk2] [Turbo] Drop link replacement

[andyg1978]

Hi,

Last year i got an advisory that my nearside front roll bar drop link was worn. As its coming up to MOT time again want to replace this.
Turns out the guy I bought the car from already bought a pair of these but only fitted the offside one, and I have the nearside he didn't fit in my garage.

Thing is, the offside has been on the car now for about 18 months.
Am I best getting a new set (only £18 on ebay) and putting new ones on both sides?
Should I do the rear ones at the same time?
Should I do anything else at the same time, eg bushes?

Thanks

Andy

[dazzz]

Changing the drop links is a 10 minute job....if they're not all corroded in place.

Give the car a good check over whilst it's on axel stands as well.

[andyg1978]

Just started replacing them now.

Have stopped a I have a quick question, do you need to compress the springs whilst you are doing this?

[dazzz]

No

Just jack it up. Axel stands. Wheels off.

Get the xxxxx off.

When you put them on make sure you do them up tight.