- My model of MX-5 is: __NC
The car is standard and the rubbers on the rear links were an advisory on the MOT.
Iâd fit from a trusted supplier although the ones in the link could be ok
These from Autolink, trusted MX-5 supplier.
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Just go to your local motor factors and buy a pair, simples.
The first one of these is âBlue Printâ brand, which is part of Febi Bilstein. Without going into all the stuff about whether theyâre made in Germany, or China orâŚ, the quality ought to be fine. Theyâre both decent aftermarket brands.
I fitted the cheaper ones from MX5 parts on the rear of my NC. I notice the price has gone up since then. Shop around.
The rubbers on the originals looked OK, but the springs inside had rusted on all of them so they were close to seizing. except for one that was so far gone so it had play and clonked once I persuaded it to move.
If you are uncertain about them, just grab the link in a gloved hand (I used a tough leather gardening glove for more purchase on it) and heave it back and forth, if it moves relative to the suspension (not mere rotation around the ball) itâs had it and was one of the things making a noise.
Replaced both as it is easy, but only after the nuts and threads have been soaked a couple of times in PlusGas (much better than WD40) for a couple of days first, and then carefully wire-brushed to clear the exposed threads of any remaining rust.
Make sure you have the correct size Allen key to lock the threaded portions on the replacements while tightening the nuts later - measure it, donât just go by the book.
Since then the front links (I think) have become noisy but Iâve not tested them yet to be certain.
I fitted the Blueprint ones to the front and rear of my 2006 when I swopped over the ARBâs. Fitted with no problem and looked good quality. At least they are a âbrandâ rather than some generic part.