RIDEX Anti-Roll Bar Drop Link – MX-5 Mk1 NA Front/Rear • 3229S0305

RIDEX 3229S0305 Anti-Roll Bar Drop Link – MX-5 Mk1 NA Front / Rear

Replacement RIDEX anti-roll bar drop link / stabiliser link for Mazda MX-5 Mk1/NA 1.6 and 1.8 models.

Universal position on the MX-5 NA: MazSpec confirms that the same drop link is used at all four corners of the Mk1/NA. It fits left or right and front or rear. One link is supplied, so four are required to replace every drop link on the vehicle.

The drop link connects the anti-roll bar to the suspension and transfers suspension movement into the anti-roll bar to help control body roll. Worn bushes or damaged links can introduce knocking noises and excessive movement in the anti-roll-bar system.

• Part type: Anti-roll bar drop link / stabiliser link
• Rod / strut type: Coupling rod
• MX-5 position: Front or rear, left or right
• Length: 107 mm
• Bore diameter: 10.2 mm
• EAN: 4059191203772
• Approximate weight: 0.238 kg
• Quantity supplied: 1 drop link
• Quantity required for all four corners: 4
• Brand: RIDEX
• Part No.: 3229S0305

Fitment advice: MazSpec confirms this exact link for all Mazda MX-5 Mk1/NA vehicles. RIDEX and AUTODOC independently catalogue the part against Mazda OE reference NA01-34-170 and MX-5 NA applications from 1989/1990 through 1998.

Common replacement reasons: Knocking or rattling over uneven surfaces, worn or split bushes, excessive movement at the anti-roll-bar connection, corrosion, bent hardware or deterioration found during suspension inspection.

Other items to consider: Inspect the remaining three drop links, anti-roll-bar mounting bushes, anti-roll bar itself, suspension arms, ball joints and dampers. Replacing worn links in axle pairs can help maintain consistent suspension behaviour.

Useful tools / consumables: Socket and spanner set, penetrating fluid, torque wrench and suitable equipment for safely raising and supporting the vehicle.

Difficulty guide: DIY Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. The job is mechanically straightforward, although aged or corroded fasteners can make removal more difficult.

Why RIDEX? RIDEX suspension components provide a cost-effective aftermarket replacement manufactured to application-specific dimensions. This 107 mm coupling link is designed as an OE-equivalent replacement for the original Mazda anti-roll-bar connection.

What’s in the box: One RIDEX 3229S0305 anti-roll bar drop link. One unit services one suspension position; four are required for a complete vehicle set.

Installation notes: Raise and support the vehicle safely before removing suspension hardware. Note the original bush, washer and fastener arrangement before dismantling. Check the anti-roll bar and mounting points for wear or corrosion, install the replacement link in the correct orientation and tighten all hardware to the applicable Mazda specifications with the suspension positioned as required by the workshop procedure.