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icap
10-09-2007, 05:44 AM
Hello,

has anyone got experience with aftermarket lower and uper control arms (aluminium wishbone and the black arm) as to earlier wear than OEM, wrong fittment or any other related issues?

I know, for exapmle, that the previous owner fitted non OEM bushings on the upper arm and they broke within a month of my driving. Luckily this are the only non-OEM parts fitted, but I am up to replacing those arms and they don't come cheap from BMW.

Will appreciate any feedback.

pumpedTSI
10-09-2007, 09:26 AM
dont use the ebay aftermarket suspension parts...........go with OEM brands like Meyhle, etc........the rubber boots on the non OEM parts deteriorate quickly...

Ahmed303
10-09-2007, 09:29 AM
dont use the ebay aftermarket suspension parts...........go with OEM brands like Meyhle, etc........the rubber boots on the non OEM parts deteriorate quickly...

Ditto on what he said.

icap
10-09-2007, 10:45 AM
I can get Lemförder parts from a local distributor. Any info on them?

pumpedTSI
10-09-2007, 11:38 AM
Lemforder are good.........

icap
10-09-2007, 11:55 AM
Thanks!