F56 Cooper S Drop Links
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Hi all,
Local dealer has been chasing a rattle on the front end of my car for months, it was finally resolved by replacing the discs and pads under warranty - didn't get much more info than that however the noise is now gone.
Since getting the car back a month or so ago I'm fairly sure the front right droplink is knackered. Possibly due to the amount of times its has been stripped as the dealer's fitted a new steering rack, new caliper carriers, new calipers, and anti roll bar to try and resolve the previous noise.
The new noise is literally just a 'clunk' when the front right wheel drops down, usually when passing from one section of road to a lower section, or hitting a drain cover. I've had this on previous cars and replacing the drop links sorted it out, so I decided to try and order some for the F56...
Might be a silly question but I can't find them anywhere, Euros, Ebay, nowhere seem's to have any. Does the F56 use a different suspension setup which doesn't use traditional drop links?
I'm trying to avoid going to the dealers to be honest, recent issues have turned the relationship sour and I stated I wouldn't be back...
Local dealer has been chasing a rattle on the front end of my car for months, it was finally resolved by replacing the discs and pads under warranty - didn't get much more info than that however the noise is now gone.
Since getting the car back a month or so ago I'm fairly sure the front right droplink is knackered. Possibly due to the amount of times its has been stripped as the dealer's fitted a new steering rack, new caliper carriers, new calipers, and anti roll bar to try and resolve the previous noise.
The new noise is literally just a 'clunk' when the front right wheel drops down, usually when passing from one section of road to a lower section, or hitting a drain cover. I've had this on previous cars and replacing the drop links sorted it out, so I decided to try and order some for the F56...
Might be a silly question but I can't find them anywhere, Euros, Ebay, nowhere seem's to have any. Does the F56 use a different suspension setup which doesn't use traditional drop links?
I'm trying to avoid going to the dealers to be honest, recent issues have turned the relationship sour and I stated I wouldn't be back...
Sounds like you've been through a real pain - can't believe they replaced all that before trying discs and pads.
Have you tried using http://www.realoem.com/ to work out the part numbers, then just searching for those?
Have you tried using http://www.realoem.com/ to work out the part numbers, then just searching for those?
MDifficult said:
Sounds like you've been through a real pain - can't believe they replaced all that before trying discs and pads.
Have you tried using http://www.realoem.com/ to work out the part numbers, then just searching for those?
I've checked RealOEM as well unfortunately - I should have mentioned previously. Checked the front axle section as well as suspension but there's no droplinks listed. Just had a root around again trying the other sections but can't see anything.Have you tried using http://www.realoem.com/ to work out the part numbers, then just searching for those?
Thanks though!
Edit: Wasn't looking properly, have the part number now. Will have a search elsewhere. Cheers!
For anyone who interested, it's listed as a 'Swing Support' rather than a droplink.
Edited by Hammy98 on Friday 20th April 15:00
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