Price Of Drop Links

[tiny]

After getting my fingers burnt with some ebay drop links which were creaky, noisy, horrible things, I decided to buy some OEM ones.

 

So went to Frauds yesterday only to be quoted

[El Dingo]

I wonder what Mk3 parts prices are like?

 

Remember that the 'old' Galaxy is mostly a VAG product - VAG parts are notoriously expensive. Hence the existence of GSF and others. You can often get 'genuine' parts in an OEM box, but, as always, care is needed.

 

Sorry, I have not priced them - mine are still OK (touches wood, kisses rabbit paw, pays lucky whore and helps her put her wooden leg back on).

 

 

[bus_boy]

Hey Tiny - i had the same experience yesterday at Fords.

[Godxyon]

The front links have gone twice on my 2002 tdi. Each time ford EMG in Cambridge did them, once under warranty and once I paid 140quid odd ! I did not have the time to do myself. Is it a relatively easy job to undertake with a bit of care and common sense ?

[Godxyon]

Ok OK, I've had a think but am having trouble with some of the acronyms used here..............

VAG - Volkswagen auto group probably

GSF - ?

OEM - ?

Please help out a newbie (aka: retard)

[Bigjeeze]

GSF - German Swedish & French - Pattern parts etc

 

OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer

 

VAG - Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft - It translates as Volkswagen Plc or similar - it means with share or stockholders.

 

But to you and me - VW Audi!!

[Willie Krashitt]

Prices and what fits what.

 

Mk 1 Galaxies drop links have been superseded by the link from Pre 15th Oct 2001 Mk 2's.

For Post 15th Oct-2001 the links have been redesigned twice, with a new link introduced from 15th May 2004 and a second change at 15th Sept 2004 until end of production. Now all post 15th Oct 2001 cars are specified to use the later link.

 

Prices:

All Mk 1's and pre 15-10-2001 Mk2: Part No.1M21-5489-AA, FINIS 1141774

[tim-spam]

VAG parts are notoriously expensive

Only when bought from a Ford dealer - otherwise pretty competitive.

[johnswlondon]

i have always been very impressed by the parts on ebay shops,and they are a lot cheaper.replacing the track rod end ball joints at the same time gives a lot more scope for improving stability via controlling toe in

[matt1e]

I pay

[mumof4]

I not long paid 32 quid for a pair, that inc fitting by the garage.

[newland1]

Just bought one from my local shop (for local people!) made by Excel and it only cost

[Mirez]

Have you considered these:

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Galaxy-Stabilis...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

Seem a good price to me, and a branded name so should be good.