Yes I agree. The use of Torx and 4 square spline bolts and nuts I'm sure are designed to deter DIY maintenance.
I have now received replacement drop links and these at least have flats machined on the spacer between the ball joint and the bracket and use Nylock nuts. Everything is zinc plated...
If like me you have an 8 year old ish Seat Leon that has never had the suspension off the front then like me you are likely to run into seized or difficulty removing the front struts to service/replace the coil springs, dampers or top bearing.
In their wisdom VW/SEAT decided to fit drop links...
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