Drag strut sheared

[GrahamR]

I was getting a "clunking" noise from the front off side. Got my local McConechy's to check it and discovered a broken driver's side drag strut. They managed to weld it as a temporary repair. I've phoned Robsport but they're out of stock (new stock due at the end of the month). Does anyone have a spare available by any chance in the mean time?

A photo of the repaired drag strut below:



Graham

[Goldstar]

That doesn't look great Graham. I have had a look and its one of the bits I don't have hanging around - Sam (staginhiding might!!). If nobody else has one hanging around and you are really desperate I have a car up on axle stands at the mo and can look at taking a strut off if you really need one before you can get one.

Looks like they are handed, which side is it you need?

Paul

[Goldstar]

Graham, Peter at LD Parts seems to have both sides in stock http://www.ldparts.co.uk/shop/shop.p...16c326f44a344e

[GrahamR]

Hi Paul,

That's great, thanks for the info. I'll order from LD Parts.

Regards

Graham

[GrahamR]

Unfortunately LD Parts are also out of stock

It's the Right Hand side (driver's side) I need if anyone has one available?

Graham

[GrahamR]

Found a pair on Ebay. So if anyone needs a Left Hand side drag strut I have one spare!

Graham

[Goldstar]

Glad you got sorted. You never know when you'll need the other one!!

[Mark Shutt]

I wanted to fit urethane bushes in my drag struts but read it's not a good idea, has anybody done this? only reason being someone fitted bushes back to front and ruined them so I have to do them again correctly..

[DJT]

Mark,

I've not had any problems with poly bushes in this location on either Stag I've owned.

[Mike Stevens]

I've got poly bushes in my Stag, 2.5PI and 2000 with no adverse effects.

That break is fairly common with cars that have a front ARB (like the Stag and some saloons). A good fix is to strengthen the drag strut at the outer ends by welding on extra plates top and bottom. I've done this on the Stag and the 2 saloons. You do need a longer bolt though! CW recommends a big 6 main bearing cap bolt!

Cheers,
Mike.