Anti Roll Sway Bar Drop Link Replacement Vauxhall Opel

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  • @graemegala
    @graemegala 2 роки тому +8

    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
    @dandan7897 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @NDBBDB
    @NDBBDB 8 років тому +4

    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 👍

  • @SP330Y
    @SP330Y 12 років тому

    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

  • @ottofumbler7267
    @ottofumbler7267 5 років тому

    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.

  • @4redapples561
    @4redapples561 4 роки тому

    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!!

  • @RandyLott
    @RandyLott 10 років тому +15

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

  • @reallyenjoyedthisoneverycl1534
    @reallyenjoyedthisoneverycl1534 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @dixonj.g.3998
    @dixonj.g.3998 8 років тому +2

    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!

  • @Aphorism89
    @Aphorism89 5 років тому

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

  • @bena9502
    @bena9502 10 років тому

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

  • @jontilson6090
    @jontilson6090 9 років тому +1

    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
      @1992OGW 9 років тому +1

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

  • @johnhake5926
    @johnhake5926 11 років тому

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

  • @MrPlastic150
    @MrPlastic150 3 роки тому

    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 😀

  • @yensabi
    @yensabi 10 років тому

    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

  • @djzomb1
    @djzomb1 7 років тому +1

    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!

  • @colinwest7018
    @colinwest7018 4 роки тому

    One of the best car repair videos I have seen

  • @stuffoflardohfortheloveof
    @stuffoflardohfortheloveof 6 років тому

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

  • @reallybigshoe40
    @reallybigshoe40 9 років тому +3

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

  • @pipishere
    @pipishere 9 років тому

    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!

  • @nephilist
    @nephilist 12 років тому

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

  • @harwoods11
    @harwoods11 11 років тому +15

    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

  • @iamstephen85
    @iamstephen85 11 років тому

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

  • @merlosisgroovebox
    @merlosisgroovebox 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @jovanradojkovic5167
    @jovanradojkovic5167 8 років тому

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

  • @trentstoner4102
    @trentstoner4102 8 місяців тому

    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!

  • @INDUSTRIALIST1234
    @INDUSTRIALIST1234 11 років тому +1

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

  • @catmcarthur1623
    @catmcarthur1623 6 років тому

    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!!

  • @Jamesrosscooper
    @Jamesrosscooper 11 років тому

    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.

  • @jeffjeffjeff2
    @jeffjeffjeff2 6 років тому

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

  • @michaelporter2574
    @michaelporter2574 4 роки тому

    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....!

  • @duane2980
    @duane2980 11 років тому +1

    hi, yes its the same basis if you take a quick look you will see its as easy as the front, i have done them

  • @gramsey2613
    @gramsey2613 11 років тому

    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!

  • @johnfox4703
    @johnfox4703 Рік тому

    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!!

  • @Francisftw753
    @Francisftw753 6 років тому

    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
      @Francisftw753 6 років тому

      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 😂

  • @dev4lifetime
    @dev4lifetime 11 років тому

    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!

  • @davidlisney2059
    @davidlisney2059 9 років тому

    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.

  • @dougquaid
    @dougquaid 5 років тому

    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.

  • @Thewittyabout
    @Thewittyabout 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @nas_kabir
    @nas_kabir 11 років тому +2

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

  • @oo921
    @oo921 8 років тому +9

    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
      @VortechBand 5 років тому +1

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

  • @walboyfredo6025
    @walboyfredo6025 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent, Clear concise instruction. Well Done!

  • @SuperGrook
    @SuperGrook 9 років тому

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

  • @bar7294
    @bar7294 2 роки тому +1

    Good Luck at 5:26 when the Droplinks have been on 6+ Months. I usually use an Angle Grinder where the spanner's going ;) Torques: Wheel Nuts: 110Nm Drop Link Nuts: 55Nm, cheers!

  • @RobGMyMX5
    @RobGMyMX5 11 років тому

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

  • @Luckypusher
    @Luckypusher 5 років тому

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

  • @maggnessmess
    @maggnessmess 10 років тому +1

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

    • @VauxhallHelp
      @VauxhallHelp  10 років тому

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

    • @maggnessmess
      @maggnessmess 10 років тому

      ***** Yes, It is the same

  • @aciddiver1978
    @aciddiver1978 10 місяців тому

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

  • @ianharlow2075
    @ianharlow2075 11 років тому +1

    H Lotey, Your problem may be related to the anti-roll bar bushes.
    Trace the bar down from the top of the drop link to where the bar is fixed ( via rubber bushes ) to the sub-frame. Change them.

  • @rachellawson5824
    @rachellawson5824 5 років тому

    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.

  • @bilbobaged
    @bilbobaged 12 років тому

    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!

  • @SephirotHeRe
    @SephirotHeRe 11 років тому

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

  • @veerwolf81
    @veerwolf81 11 років тому

    Thanks for the video. This is very similar to our 2007 VW Passat. We had a hard time getting the old link bolts out due to it needed a 12 point key in the center of the bolt. Nothing a good pair of "Vise-grips" on the shaft of the bolt to help keep it in place while struggling to get the nut loose. Took 2 hours overall due to the removal of the old one.

  • @khalidarshad3448
    @khalidarshad3448 4 роки тому

    Nice and clear video without loud music 👍

  • @xFathead41x
    @xFathead41x 12 років тому +1

    you should put the wheel nuts on skipping one each time e.g. bottom right nut on, thentop left, then top right, then bottom left, then top

  • @thomasphillips6398
    @thomasphillips6398 6 років тому

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

  • @julianlangdon3456
    @julianlangdon3456 2 роки тому

    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

  • @fernandodacosta3079
    @fernandodacosta3079 7 років тому

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

  • @marksheridan8444
    @marksheridan8444 8 років тому

    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 🤘🏼

  • @glockacid9633
    @glockacid9633 7 років тому +1

    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.

  • @sheller94
    @sheller94 7 років тому

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

  • @MrJCMacDonald
    @MrJCMacDonald 9 років тому +1

    A local garage fitted these a few years back but the job needs done again already, I don't think they put any grease under the rubber cups. Thanks to your very clear video I feel confident enough to try it myself. Update - The drop links were OK - The rattling noise turned out to be the loose end of a broken coil spring!

    • @VauxhallHelp
      @VauxhallHelp  9 років тому +1

      James MacDonald I've just changed these again, they only lasted about 60k

    • @dariunas
      @dariunas 9 років тому

      ***** Mine busted early too. (the plastic rod, not the ends!) Went for Delphi ones, but would prefer solid metal ones.

  • @asset-gz1fr
    @asset-gz1fr 6 років тому +1

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

  • @Pipboy83
    @Pipboy83 2 роки тому

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

  • @paulbradford8240
    @paulbradford8240 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @2008Overkill
    @2008Overkill 2 роки тому

    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 :)

  • @VauxhallHelp
    @VauxhallHelp  11 років тому +1

    It might be worth replacing the 2 anti-roll bar bushes under the car. That will probably stop those other sounds. And if you replace the suspension top rubbers it can make quite a difference to the ride..

    • @Jozavenue
      @Jozavenue 5 років тому

      that noise was the roll bar bushing ,mate.

  • @danevans1291
    @danevans1291 11 років тому

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

  • @MikeGroves_Venom
    @MikeGroves_Venom 9 років тому

    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
    @michaelgibbons9377 11 років тому

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

  • @karlmeadows1487
    @karlmeadows1487 8 років тому

    very good filming , nice and clear with the right voice

  • @christophski1001
    @christophski1001 10 років тому

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

  • @Hells_Gift_MB
    @Hells_Gift_MB 2 роки тому

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

  • @cwak2747
    @cwak2747 4 роки тому

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

  • @marksealeycalibra
    @marksealeycalibra 7 років тому

    very nice little video there....well constructed....yes as below i would not use a scissor jack as i have had one fail on me...but if you only have one then be careful....Thats all i had back in the day...if you are going down the DIY route and want to do your own maintenance bit by bit get your own tools together like me....Im a UA-cam Macanic and now know quite a bit about my Vauxhall Calibra SE6,,,,happy days

  • @alanbates3459
    @alanbates3459 10 років тому +1

    Hi every one, just a little tip. get yourself a tub of copper grease, about £3. Smear a little on the threads of all your bolts/nuts especially the wheel nuts/bolts and if you have to remove them in the future it will be so easy. I have been using it for over twenty years and still have the same tub! Great video by the way. I did see that you were not relying on the jack to support the car. Al

  • @dariunas
    @dariunas 11 років тому

    This is probably the best video tutorial I've ever seen of any kind. And I watch a LOT. I've not seen the wheel trick used before (with the wood on top to hold up one side of the car) I don't so much hear as feel a looseness when my car goes over bumps and I suspect the shocks or these... any way of telling for sure with the wheel off...?

  • @nazznazri8852
    @nazznazri8852 8 років тому

    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

  • @brunowest5027
    @brunowest5027 3 роки тому

    Superb! Is it same process for the rear? Thank you

  • @Loftikaz
    @Loftikaz 3 місяці тому

    look at the quality of videos 12 years ago, simple, calm, closeups all the shots are fixed, work done during the day not in a dim garage.

  • @VauxhallHelp
    @VauxhallHelp  11 років тому

    thanks, there is a 'skip intro' annotation and link in the description(About) but most people miss it when viewing on a mobile device..

  • @mercuryrob1
    @mercuryrob1 11 років тому

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

  • @VauxhallHelp
    @VauxhallHelp  11 років тому +2

    Its hard to simulate the movement when the wheels is off. If the mileage is high it might be worth changing the rubber suspension tops as well these drop links. I've recently had to replace another set of these after only 45k miles..

    • @asset-gz1fr
      @asset-gz1fr 6 років тому

      VauxhallHelp brilliant bid bruv,,, I can now do my combo van easily,,keep em comin

    • @crpth1
      @crpth1 3 роки тому

      Just wrote a comment further up. You could replace them every week that would NOT solve the clicking noise problem! As you demonstrated in the beginning of the video.
      You could completely remove the drop link from the vehicle and the noise would still be there!! You show it yourself. Without the drop link connected the noise was present and evident. So you're "fixing" the wrong part... It will really not matter how many times you'll change the drop link. The problem will still be there UNTIL you fix the real culprit. ;-)
      What a pity an excellent video, but failing right at the first moment!

  • @AIWOjeawn29
    @AIWOjeawn29 9 років тому

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

  • @abarc5bj
    @abarc5bj 10 років тому

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

  • @Ssniper79
    @Ssniper79 12 років тому

    You make it so easy thanks for the upload! Is it the same for the rear? Or is that just a bushe got same knock on rear of my vectra 2007.

  • @joefulham2768
    @joefulham2768 8 років тому

    excellent video, ive had both of these done on the front of my vectra c have you made any videos for rear end suspension im getting that knocking noise from the rear end on uneven roads, thanks a lot

  • @DarthSimous
    @DarthSimous 11 років тому

    Great video, man, many thanks for sharing with us. I am about to replace my OEM suspension with a Coilover Kit (V-Maxx). I own a Corsa OPC 2009, and i would much appreciate your opinion in what top-mounts (front only) would you choose to install. I won't be using the OEM ones, or buying the same from Opel, because i am not quite happy with them. Any suggestions? SNR, Febi-Bilstein, to name a few? Many thanks in advance & regards. Simon

  • @azlateef3799
    @azlateef3799 8 років тому

    my sway link bushing had worn off and it made clunking sound when I hit a bump... I had it changed in the car workshop... paid them for the job. but having watched this video made me wonder... I could DIY.. but I'm not confident enough though.

  • @SP330Y
    @SP330Y 12 років тому

    Great video, did this today and worked fine on one side, BUT the other i couldn,t undo the nut,i tried putting a spanner on the shaft and another on the nut side but it just slipped through.Spent 2 hours trying to remove it and i cant, any advice on how to remove this nut would be greatly appreciated as the car is stuck on the jacks in the street.Thanks

  • @GearTutorials
    @GearTutorials 10 років тому

    Hi, great video, clear and easy to follow. My 2004 meriva has just failed its mot on both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers being excessively damaged. Would it be just the rubber part at the bottom end of the replacement component in your video that I need to replace? Cheers

    • @VauxhallHelp
      @VauxhallHelp  10 років тому

      A new pair of droplinks cost about £15 from eBay so its not worth messing about replacing the dust covers

  • @VauxhallHelp
    @VauxhallHelp  11 років тому

    These are from my local Vauxhall dealer, I've now fitted some after market ones on another car but they don't look as strong as the original ones. I have seen some adjustable upgrades for around £60

    • @frednil8304
      @frednil8304 4 роки тому

      The 2004 astra had plastic ones.

  • @flinty2006
    @flinty2006 3 роки тому

    Very thorough and detailed, thank you!

  • @barrygray8356
    @barrygray8356 2 роки тому

    I wish my car was as easy as that. Had to get a grinder and chop the damn thing as it was well rusted with all the salt and grime over the winter!

  • @Imrais
    @Imrais 5 років тому +1

    If you shake a sway bar and it makes that knocking noise.. doesnt it indicate bushings are the problem ??

  • @switchest26
    @switchest26 10 років тому +15

    nice...although those standard jacks give me the creeps..I also always use to axle stands and the jack at the same time.
    Good vid!

    • @Manu-Mi7
      @Manu-Mi7 6 років тому +2

      People never use the jack alone for those works!The axle stands is not sure enough .I use an hydraulic jack and a solid wood piece.

    • @Mechanicalrob
      @Mechanicalrob 5 років тому +2

      I use a 3t trolley jack and axle stands

  • @MrSimon0275
    @MrSimon0275 4 роки тому

    Great Video, given that I have plenty of time at the moment i thought i'd give it a go. Took all day to remove the old one as the bolts were rusted, and had to cut with a junior hacksaw. Easy job other than that.

  • @roh007
    @roh007 7 років тому

    best picture with easy instructions. Thanks

  • @subaru721
    @subaru721 10 років тому

    I had the rear ones replaced in mine last year but the front ones are due at the next warrant...Im sure I can replace them myself so easy...Thanks

  • @VauxhallHelp
    @VauxhallHelp  11 років тому +1

    Correct, it won't affect the tracking at all