I know Lemforder is the OEM producer of E32 suspension bits, but how does Meyle compare? I know they had improved parts for the E46, particularly for the front control arms bushing lasting way longer than lemforder/BMW oem. Anybody tried their E32 parts?
Meyle HD bushings are pretty good, but the rest of their suspension components are hit or miss. For cheaper options, I'd try Moog (they offer parts for the E3x now)
Lemforder seems to have some QC issues, we had somebody ship their bushings overseas only to find out they were too small.
Lemforder or Moog. I had a Meyle HD lower control arm bushing fail so I bought Lemforder arms and installed Moosehead spherical bushings. On the Benz side, I have a couple other Meyle issues. So from my view, Meyle is not a good brand. Maybe just bad luck. Lemforder is OEM. If its mission critical, like a lower/rear arm, tie rod links, I go OEM brand. For upper/forward arms I would save and go Moog. In fact I just installed a Moog upper because the ball joint failed on the previous one (which may have been my fault, I may have accidentally damaged the boot). And I will be putting a Moog on the other side when I have time to match things up.
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I'll just budget more for the lemforder kit from FCPEuro. Thanks guys
Meyle regulars for uppers, Meyle HD for lowers, FCP Euro has a great warrantee on them (is it lifetime?) so you can use the lower prices right now
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