Sway Bar Drop Link Deterioration
 

I think my sway bar drop link bushings are dying, but I'm not sure. They are at least 6 years old, and I was under the car for other reasons and noticed they seemed to be losing their rubber parts.

I would appreciate any input on how bad these look, and how their state might affect the car. Thanks!

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Yup, those are done. For replacements, be careful on the factory brand you buy; I remember a thread where one brand was not so good. On the other hand, you might consider adjustable drop links; they will last longer, and give you the ability to adjust for preload. Easy to replace in any case, though.

Yikes, looks like PP has OEM's at $150 each, and others at $30-$50. But the others are incorrectly manufactured.

Call Tarett engineering

It looks like they have some nice ones for 1/2 OEM cost. Our host sells them:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/PELTE911RDLNK.htm?pn=PEL-TE-911RDLNK&SVSVSI=0793#tab1

EDIT: Found a good discussion on the Tarett drop links: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1010991-experience-tarett-adjustable-drop-links.html
Some more info on the install process: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/713360-adjustable-rear-drop-link-attachment-2.html