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They will be fine, I used standard ones for mine ðŸ‘
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No need to change the drop links.
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No need to change the drop links.
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Replace same parts

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I've been replacing the same parts for my ongoing suspension refresh including H&R anti-roll bars.
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Made a start on the suspension refresh but If I decide to lower my C2, 20-25mm will I need to replace the standard drop links to avoid pre-loading the sway bar?
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No need to change the drop links.
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I've been replacing the same parts for my ongoing suspension refresh including H&R anti-roll bars.
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Made a start on the suspension refresh but If I decide to lower my C2, 20-25mm will I need to replace the standard drop links to avoid pre-loading the sway bar?
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They will be fine, I used standard ones for mine ðŸ‘
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Made a start on the suspension refresh but If I decide to lower my C2, 20-25mm will I need to replace the standard drop links to avoid pre-loading the sway bar? I would of course need a 4 wheel alignment following this. thanks Alan

POST 2Original post

Nice job! If there in good condition no need to replace them ðŸ‘

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

2K miles old. The rest was well past its sale by date.

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They will be fine, I used standard ones for mine ðŸ‘

POST 5Original post

Sway bar??????? Wash your mouth out. :hand:

POST 6Original post

I've been replacing the same parts for my ongoing suspension refresh including H&R anti-roll bars. As a novice learning as I go along, and after much research, I decided to go with OEM drop links. There's no end to "nice to have" parts when going down this rabbit hole, but pre-loading isn't a concern for me even for the occasional track day.

POST 7Original post

Cracking bit of kit ðŸ‘Œ

POST 8Original post

I don't think anyone's answered your original question. The sway bar simply connects one side of the suspension to the other, so that when the car loads up and compresses the outside suspension in a corner, it 'pulls up" the inside suspension with it, tending to pull the car to the floor and reduce roll. There is differential movement between one side and the other because the sway bar twists (ie it pulls up the inner suspension less than the outer compresses). All the drop link does is connect each side suspension to the sway bar. So as long as you lower both sides of your car (!) the sway bar will not be under torsion at rest; there is no preload. No need to change the drop links. Having said that, in the extreme, you would want the sway bar to be at the right angle at rest and if you lower the car you might need to address this by shortening the drop links, but this is unlikely to be necessary in practice. Just fit and enjoy!

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