Bean93x

I just ordered some parts through my go to guy only to realize that the ball joints are manufactured by lemforder.. Should I be okay to use them or should I sell them and get real MB joints? Does anyone have any reservations against lemforder aftermarket parts?

Rocman8

They are not aftermarket. Lemforder is the OEM supplier to benz of this part.

AgSilver

GM offers the best ball joints for the 211 - - - really! Also the most expensive.

Facts Only

They are also a supplier for BMW, which I have used many time without any issues

Bean93x

Ahhh okay. I was under the impression that they were aftermarket. Cool, should be good to go then.

StarvingArtist

Can you expand on this? How would I even search that? I've worn out several sets of Lemforder front control arms in 100k. I'm at about 30 k on this latest set and I suspect I'm going to have to fight this battle again.

Bean93x

I can't comment on them but I do know that rock auto carries them for our cars

£ C43 £ AMG £

you got 100k out of them.....very impressed

StarvingArtist

No, I only get about 30k out of them. That's the problem, because that's about 1 year for me and I'm sick of replacing them. I've got K-mac bushings pressed into this set so It will be even more work this time. Any better options will be much appreciated.

rog2961

ACdelco

2000UZJ

I think I'm on the original ball joints lol. 100K and counting. Do you guys suggest the entire arm or just the ball joint? I have no play with the wheels off the ground.

AgSilver

I'll get back to you.

RikTT

I saw that Meyle has a Heavy Duty version on the ball joint itself

Bottom of this LINK

StarvingArtist

The two forward aluminum control arms are the first to loosen up, and the ball joints don't look removable. The upper ones go next at about 50k. I've never felt any play until I get them out. Don't know how the shop checks it to tell me they are starting to go.

AgSilver

GM Ball Joint Information

StarvingArtist

My stinkin computer is not letting me open that. I'll try later.