How to you check the upper links?

[GreenQ45a]

I think there going out I can hear more clicking coming from the front of the car...Breaks are on the list...next.. but 1st.. How to you check the upper links?

[DAEDALUS]

Check the camber. Some will tell you to check the play in the link, but I disagree. My observations are that the rubber gets harder over time. It deforms and takes a set, but it doesn't necessarily loosen up, just changes its angle. If they have over 60k on them I would change them both on general principle. Tires should wear a little more evenly. For the clicking also look at the sway bar and end link bushings.

[elwesso]

Check the camber. Some will tell you to check the play in the link, but I disagree. My observations are that the rubber gets harder over time. It deforms and takes a set, but it doesn't necessarily loosen up, just changes its angle. If they have over 60k on them I would change them both on general principle. Tires should wear a little more evenly. For the clicking also look at the sway bar and end link bushings.

I agree.. ITs even hard to check them when theyre out of the car.. Its a sort of thing where you get them out of the car, you look at them, and think, ok, what do i do now.....

[RobertsnewQ]

Some will tell you to check the play in the link, but I disagree. My observations are that the rubber gets harder over time. It deforms and takes a set, but it doesn't necessarily loosen up, just changes its angle.

Mine squeal like two small pigs under the hood, and they spec fine according to the FSM's play measurement, so I would tentatively agree. I think the squealing is caused by the rubber on one or more bushing coming loose from its metal sleeve.

[elwesso]

in which case you want to replace before it gets too late like it did with me.....

[szh]

I changed my upper links every 25k to 30k miles, only going to 35k once as I recall.

They would not be totally dead at that time. But the gradual degradation would fool you into thinking you did not have a problem, and the handling difference would only be clear after the the new ones were in there!

Z

[elwesso]

I changed my upper links every 25k to 30k miles, only going to 35k once as I recall.

They would not be totally dead at that time. But the gradual degradation would fool you into thinking you did not have a problem, and the handling difference would only be clear after the the new ones were in there!

Z

I agree, that may be a little conservative but its the way to do it... I thought tech does his at 60k?

Either way, if you know your oging to have your Q for a long time, id get some aftermarket ones

[GreenQ45a]

I agree, that may be a little conservative but its the way to do it... I thought tech does his at 60k?

Either way, if you know your oging to have your Q for a long time, id get some aftermarket ones

What should I get OEM??

How much should I spend on them?

I WILL keep this car!!! THERE IS NOTHING LIKE AN "ACTIVE Q45a"

[CoastyAV8R]

What kind of upper links do you suggest over the OEM links? I'm overdue after reading this post.

[elwesso]

I like the SPL adjustables, theyll run you $350 but dont need any maintenance for a long time, and when the bearings do wear out, they can just press in new ones...

[maxnix]

I changed my upper links every 25k to 30k miles, only going to 35k once as I recall.

Z

Me too. If they squeal, they are toast.

[CoastyAV8R]

If they are adjustable but the stock ones aren't, how do you adjust them correctly? Do you just go to 0 camber?

[elwesso]

If they are adjustable but the stock ones aren't, how do you adjust them correctly? Do you just go to 0 camber?

you have to replace everything to get OEM new specs...

[GreenQ45a]

Thanks for the input...

Does the drive shaft on the Q45\G50 need replacing that often?also I hear a clicking coming the rear now when taking off or moving from park to another gear.