Anti Roll Sway Bar Drop Link Replacement Vauxhall Opel

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12 жыл бұрын

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Reference OE/OEM part number: 013391512, 0350233, 13391512, 350233
Always fit good quality links as the cheap ones only lasted me 3 months.
I discovered you can change these drop links without jacking up or removing the wheels.
It took me about an hour as the extra time it takes undoing the nuts is saved by not removing the wheels.
Turn the steering on full lock and you can get to the nuts while laying on the floor.
Remove the top joint first as it helps with removing the bottom one.
I found replacing the nearside easier probably because I'm right handed.
I bought a pair of droplinks off eBay for £11 but they only lasted 3 months.
This is quite an easy job and stops that annoying knocking noise.
Although this was done on a 2008 1.7CDTi Corsa it should be the same for most of the Vauxhall range

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@graemegala 2 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the best done how to videos iv seen. Shame he doesn't do it anymore. Camera work and closeups are really good. I watched all of it even though I just wanted a reminder as it has been a while since I needed to do this. Well done mate.

@dandan7897 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. There are so many of these kind of videos that just show the back of some guys hands. Really good job.

@Francisftw753 6 жыл бұрын

This is by a mile the best fucking video for a DIY car job I've ever seen the attention to editing and camera work, top notch

@Francisftw753 5 жыл бұрын

Did this after just not having the time to get round to it before. Wheel nuts where obviously impact driven on by arse holes in garage, had to use massive steel bar for leverage. Proper helpful video got the part for €20 and fitted myself saving about €80 that I don't fucking have at the minute 😂

@trentstoner4102 2 ай бұрын

Like the tip of taking the strain off the sway bar by jacking the other side off the ground, game changer for changing drop links!

@RandyLott 10 жыл бұрын

Very good camerawork on this video! Thank you for making it so clear and focused.

@NDBBDB 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! Very clear and well spoken advice with great camera angles, and crisp footage of parts and what to do. Thanks, really helpful 👍

@johnfox4703 Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Best fixit video I've seen. No assumptions of existing knowledge. Really good video, clear and simple piece by piece instructions. Idiot proof!! He really should go back to doing this money to be made for sure!!

@fernandodacosta3079 6 жыл бұрын

Really simple the way you describe the whole process. Very well documented . Thanks a lot mate.

@gabrielbaum9660 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thank you i sttill got in my library the complete strip dowm of the iphone 5 which i did after watching your complete strip down and rebuild .very clever man you are.greetings from Nottingham United Kingdom.

@reallyenjoyedthisoneverycl1534 4 жыл бұрын

Well done that was clear and simple and really informative for a guy who has limited knowledge about the various parts talked about

@bena9502 10 жыл бұрын

Really clear guide - so much better than squinting at the black and white pics in the Haynes manual! Thank you very much.

@SP330Y 11 жыл бұрын

I had to buy an angle grinder and a 30mtr extension lead just to reach it in the street. Angle grinder went through the bolt in seconds, one of the best things ive bought, only £18 from Argos - cheapo make. Thanks for the video - its great, very good quality and well produced - glad to see theres still people in the world who help others out like this guy has

@danevans1291 10 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Thank you for taking the time. It's certainly a confidence booster to know every detail.

@nephilist 11 жыл бұрын

Have watched a good few car DIY videos and this is by far the clearest. Great job!

@reallybigshoe40 8 жыл бұрын

Almost definitely the best 'how to' videos on youtube. Awesome.

@merlosisgroovebox 4 жыл бұрын

Plain simple straight to the point thankyou for taking the time to show us

@christophski1001 9 жыл бұрын

Great post, I've just replaced my Corsa's drop links using the knowledge from this video. Thanks.

@MrPlastic150 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial vid, thanks for your help, particularly good that you don't stop filming at all so it actual shows the real time replacement 😀

@4redapples561 3 жыл бұрын

I've just had the offside sway bar link replaced today after a month of back and forth to garages to figure out what the creaking/knocking noise was. Went to one particular garage and they got it on the first check! Car is lovely and quiet now 😀 it's cool to see what the part looks like so thanks for your video! It's very well done!!

@colinwest7018 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best car repair videos I have seen

@dixonj.g.3998 8 жыл бұрын

Cool man! Nice vid, very professional the way you have taped it; one of the best DIY videos on the web, Congrats pal; cheers from Rome!

@stuffoflardohfortheloveof 5 жыл бұрын

Probably repeating what's already been said but....Thank you VERY much for such a relaxed and informative explanation of the repair. Well done!

@Aphorism89 5 жыл бұрын

Easily the best video on this matter. It is an obvious job and many videos explain it quite good around KZfaq, but this one´s got to be the best by far.

@djzomb1 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! camera angles were great, good explanation on tools and parts your installing. I especially like how you used the factory jack and used the tire as a jack stand. it encourages people to get out there and work on their own vehicle. well done!

@ottofumbler7267 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Good clear instructions, tooling, camera angles, lighting, and editing. As others may have commented, try this job at home, but don't be surprised if the drop-link nuts are seized tight and require cutting off using a grinder. Just remember to cut through the threaded bar of the old drop-link and save the actual nuts for reinstatement... assuming the new drop-links come without nuts.

@jeffjeffjeff2 5 жыл бұрын

The camera angles and explanations are excellent on this video. Thanks very much.

@sheller94 7 жыл бұрын

Simple, Clear, and precise .....excellent video ..will tackle this on monday !!!

@thomasphillips6398 5 жыл бұрын

Very well explained, just managed to change mine on a Vauxhall Astra 2009 and work like a dream thank you!

@yensabi 9 жыл бұрын

Another great video , i only wish You Tube was around ten years ago when i used to do a lot of my own repairs , thanks to guys like yourself who spend the time and effort to make these videos and help out those who wish to learn....Great Stuff

@Hells_Gift_MB Жыл бұрын

Brilliant vid, really appreciate you taking the time mate. Big thanks

@nas_kabir 11 жыл бұрын

this tutorial is amazing. nice camera positions and clear easy steps...good job

@SuperGrook 9 жыл бұрын

Good presentation, nice to see some one who know's what he's doing for a change.

@pipishere 9 жыл бұрын

This helped me with mine, a vw polo. Didn't need to take the wheels off either, just jacked up the frame slightly at the opposite end to relieve the pressure on the roll bar. Thanks very much!

@asset-gz1fr 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video, all in clear detail, I can do my combo van nice and easy now, thankyou for such a good vdeo

@Luckypusher 5 жыл бұрын

this is the best picture and video shot i have ever come a cross on this sort videos...

@davidlisney2059 9 жыл бұрын

I know this video is old now but still helpful, need to do the droplinks on mine plus some other suspension bits. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

@walboyfredo6025 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, Clear concise instruction. Well Done!

@Jamesrosscooper 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Saved myself a packet on my Zafira following this guide. Had to use a socket set rather than just spanners but thanks so much for posting this.

@Pipboy83 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much mate! was dreading this, I feel very confident in trying it myself. Thanks again.

@jontilson6090 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I like the way no special tools are used, just the stuff anyone would have. I would use axle stands and a trolley jack, but then some folks beginning d.i.y. wont have them. Well done...and thanks for taking the time to do this.

@1992OGW 8 жыл бұрын

What positions would you put the trolley jack and the axel stands in? Don't wanna go through the floor.

@cwak2747 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time. Very clear and easy to follow. Great video

@glockacid9633 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the vid man. I bought a used Astra (same car different name) I'm here In the states. I received mine used but in near mint condition I used Moog sway bar links. I also used a quick pump 3ton Jack instead of the GM jack. now that the car is 10 years old I would recommend pb blast and saturate the bolts for 30 min tap the nut/bolt with hammer a few times spray again and the old nuts twist right off. atleast they did for me. thanks again great vid.

@jovanradojkovic5167 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video my friend. Thank you very much. This video saved me a 40 euro job, in Serbia, in any service.

@Shadowpriestrox 9 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Good, calm and professional! Thank you.

@myasaee 10 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video very detailed and informative. Thank you.

@johnhake5926 11 жыл бұрын

Just done my offside using this tutorial, its better than the Haynes manual.Excellent commentary and video, well done and many thanks.

@khalidarshad3448 4 жыл бұрын

Nice and clear video without loud music 👍

@RobGMyMX5 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks sooo much for this informative and easy to understand video - much easier to follow than my Haynes Manual!!

@harwoods11 10 жыл бұрын

nice and clear video, howeverit must be noted that very few of these links will be as clean and corrosion free as this. Most will be well seized and may, in extreme cases, require cutting off with a grinder. My suggestion is always use axle stands, good quality penetrating fluid and use lots of bad language...works everytime for me. Thanks for the clear vid

@marksheridan8444 8 жыл бұрын

Great video helped me a lot. Sick of hearing that clunking noise garage said it was my drop links looks easy to replace so I'll do it myself. Top man 🤘🏼

@karlmeadows1487 7 жыл бұрын

very good filming , nice and clear with the right voice

@graylane6912 7 жыл бұрын

and......... hands

@iamstephen85 11 жыл бұрын

Great video, from someone not mechanically minded this give me the confidence in saving myself some £££ and doing it myself.

@abarc5bj 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you saved me lots of money. good clear instructions and video

@aciddiver1978 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Vauxhalls are usually friendly cars to work on. 65 nm of torque is the right spec on the swaybar nuts😊

@INDUSTRIALIST1234 11 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Today you saved me over $250. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work !!!!

@SephirotHeRe 11 жыл бұрын

Great video, can't believe how easy you made it look, that's saved me a few bob. cheers mate! subbed

@dougquaid 5 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, just purchased two new, anti roll bars, now I can easily fit them. Update, installed both anti roll linkage this morning, dead easy, had to cut one off, but easy to do, cheers.

@olvinabarca 11 жыл бұрын

Man this video is great! Just what I was looking for. Well explained and not to mention that the quality of the video and audio is very good. I am subscribing!

@maggnessmess 10 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. I just changed mine on Skoda Fabia - without removing wheel! . It took me 20 mins. Thank you

@VauxhallHelp 10 жыл бұрын

Nice one, I've not seen a Skoda setup but I guess its about the same...

@maggnessmess 10 жыл бұрын

***** Yes, It is the same

@mercuryrob1 10 жыл бұрын

A very informative video,and a easy to follow guide ! Thumbs up.

@sohailchoudhry1139 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video - I was looking for doing BMW 5er and this really helped a lot.

@flinty2006 3 жыл бұрын

Very thorough and detailed, thank you!

@roh007 7 жыл бұрын

best picture with easy instructions. Thanks

@MikeGroves_Venom 9 жыл бұрын

really good video i will be doing this on my Zafira very soon as the creaking is driving me mad. you have earned another sub here!

@michaelgibbons9377 10 жыл бұрын

keep the videos up!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Videos one like this save people a lot of money

@catmcarthur1623 5 жыл бұрын

this is by far the best instructional video i have ever seen on changing car parts.you make it look easy but i am scared to start and get stuck half way....please come and do mine!!

@richardahiggins 11 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. Thank you, you've saved us a packet.

@mohammedimz4563 8 жыл бұрын

Great video; exactly what I need; thank you for this :)

@williambrinkley2499 10 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you for your vids mate.

@rachellawson5824 5 жыл бұрын

Great clear video and explanation. Perfect. Good job for a beginner to try. The only issue with this jobs is as ever getting the rusty nuts off. Best to pre spray them with a release compound to make the job easier. Top Tip: Don't use cheap replacements, they won't last long.

@gramsey2613 11 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great video!! I had my sway bar link replaced and the mechanic put it on in reverse and the nut was not tight all the way!! Now I know what to check when I take it back!

@oo921 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent ,loved the bit at beginning highlighting the knocking noise we all hear. Instructions and pictures could not be clearer and good safety tip using wheel to support car as those jacks can never be trusted .

@VortechBand 4 жыл бұрын

They are generally known as Widowmakers. Make of that what you will ;)

@paulbradford8240 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for this. I'm about to change mine again having replaced them with some bought on ebay. Cheaper yes, but I'm doing the job twice as they failed after a month.

@julianlangdon3456 2 жыл бұрын

having not encountered this type of link rod before, worth watching prior to getting stuck in. VW Polo 9N has a very similar set up

@malcolmlanzarote 10 жыл бұрын

Love your vids so helpful. :)

@nazznazri8852 7 жыл бұрын

I will try change mine it look really easy and love your videos 5 star u saved me some cash I was gonna give to Michanic thanks millions

@michaelporter2574 3 жыл бұрын

This should be a quick and simple job, but if you've never done it before this excellent and clear vid, nicely narrated, should give you the confidence to tackle it. P.S. As an aside, NEVER go under a car, or put any part of yourself under it when it is supported by a jack only - they CAN fail. Which doesn't even bear thinking about....!

@grazianolaudisio3644 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir! Excellent video!

@bilbobaged 11 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video i fixed my corsa o3 thanks to it :) alls i needed was a 16mm an a 19 mm to do it an the jack an tha. was realy easy. garage said theyd do it for 70 pound with parts, i got the the parts right an left front anti roll bar linkage for £13.40 an it took me about 2 hours to do only cuz the nuts were old an so hard to get off an i took my time. again thanks for the video so much, top man!

@SteveMitchellblogger 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great tutorial

@loftboy2000 12 жыл бұрын

what a great video... I'm just about to do my Meriva... many thanks for posting this..

@JeffThabo 8 жыл бұрын

One of the Best videos ....

@MegaAlf99 8 жыл бұрын

I have to agree. An exemplary instructional video

@RichyRichLook 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much mate! Amazing video guide!

@MeganoOdles 11 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem on my RX-8, Thank you for sharing

@DevinKolliari 8 жыл бұрын

Great video mate thanks. I'll be changing the drop link on my Golf but I'm sure it's similar.

@craighamilton3046 3 жыл бұрын

Great presentaion. Thank you very much.

@samverve 10 жыл бұрын

Nicely made video! Thanks

@rockyraccoon4 11 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutorial... Thanks for sharing

@Airmantony2012 9 жыл бұрын

great video, great help excellent step by step

@imautuber 11 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, very helpful thanks for posting it.

@JOT1992 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks, hadn't thought of doing it like that, sound like a good idea. Thanks mate.

@JELLIETOTTIE 11 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND XX

@safcmackem1094 8 жыл бұрын

excellent easy to follow vid. great use of camera, light and commentary. thx again. please can you do one for a vauxhall vectra cdti C front spotlight as its built into the front bumper. thx again

@2008Overkill 2 жыл бұрын

Your video helped me a lot thanks, the only difference I had on my 2014 Mokka, was the old links were 18mm nut with a torx star centre, and the replacements were 19mm bolt with allen key centre :)