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    Rein front control arms - Thoughts?

    Has anyone used Rein front control arms? What was your experience with the quality, fit, and longevity?

    I will be tackling this project and I am debating between Lemforder, Meyle, and Rein. ECSTuning is making an enticing case at $119 / arm.

    Thanks.
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    My experience is Meyle HD is the way to go. Changing the arms and bushings is a PITA job, so why do it twice. Try fcpeuro for parts. The parts they sell have a lifetime warranty. Buy the Meyle HD and be done with it.

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    I don't know about Rein, but I agree with Marco... I replace mine with Meyle HD about 10 years ago they are still going strong. I forgot the brand of bushing I used, but the aftermarket ones are lasting much longer than the orginal equipment bushing. (Worn and torn bushings was the reason I did the job.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by abrittis View Post
    I don't know about Rein, but I agree with Marco... I replace mine with Meyle HD about 10 years ago they are still going strong. I forgot the brand of bushing I used, but the aftermarket ones are lasting much longer than the orginal equipment bushing. (Worn and torn bushings was the reason I did the job.)
    In my experience Meyle builds pretty good suspension parts - better than most, but not as good as Lemfoerder. I've been using Lemfoerder parts for the better part of 30 years now and never had a problem with them. Since we're talking religion here, I think they're worth the premium price they command.

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    Lemforter supplies suspension parts to BMW, do you can’t go wrong with that brand.

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