Can anyone tell me the best way to change the front drop links ( apart from getting someone else to do it )

thanks nigel

The bolts holding them usually rust together. Top ones are generally quite easy to get undone with a spanner on the back and a socket on the nut. Bottom ones I usually cut off with a disc grinder.

Once out, bolt the new ones in. Hold the back in place with the spanner whilst tightening the nut.

You might need need to jack up the suspension arm to line up the hole but they're pretty easy to do

Cheers Mick, that was very helpful all done, nice & quiet again.  Nigel

Glad to help