Aftermarket Tie Rods or OEM Tie Rods for C32 AMG?
10-20-2009, 12:32 AM
#1
Senior Member
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Aftermarket Tie Rods or OEM Tie Rods for C32 AMG?
My driver side outter front tie rods are loosen and need to be replaced (C32).
I checked some autopart websites and they have a brand made by "MOOG" and they are half the price of the OEM that the stealerships are selling.
Anyone using the tie rods made from "MOOG", are they okay to use?
I checked some autopart websites and they have a brand made by "MOOG" and they are half the price of the OEM that the stealerships are selling.
Anyone using the tie rods made from "MOOG", are they okay to use?
10-20-2009, 02:06 AM
#2
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Moog manufactures very high quality components for domestic applications.
Rebuilt the majority of my (high mileage) GMC and former Y and F-body suspensions with their “super duty” line of hardware. It’s good stuff.
Sourced OEM-suppliers Lemförder, Sachs and Corteco chassis replacement parts for our German cars from reputable independent vendors. Don’t seem to be all that durable during their original fitment though, thus the need for their seemingly premature replacement. Seen a lot of off-Broadway parts available for considerably less. Know you’re already aware that franchised MB dealerships tend to peddle their wares at the top of the pricing scale. There are several US-based outfits that will seamlessly ship to your doorstep thanks to NAFTA.
Our relatively weak Dollar could be to your benefit.
Recent Lemförder C tie rod replacement...they’re working well thus far
Link to your Moog MB parts?
Rebuilt the majority of my (high mileage) GMC and former Y and F-body suspensions with their “super duty” line of hardware. It’s good stuff.
Sourced OEM-suppliers Lemförder, Sachs and Corteco chassis replacement parts for our German cars from reputable independent vendors. Don’t seem to be all that durable during their original fitment though, thus the need for their seemingly premature replacement. Seen a lot of off-Broadway parts available for considerably less. Know you’re already aware that franchised MB dealerships tend to peddle their wares at the top of the pricing scale. There are several US-based outfits that will seamlessly ship to your doorstep thanks to NAFTA.
Our relatively weak Dollar could be to your benefit.
Recent Lemförder C tie rod replacement...they’re working well thus far
Link to your Moog MB parts?
10-20-2009, 09:37 AM
#3
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Moog manufactures very high quality components for domestic applications.
Rebuilt the majority of my (high mileage) GMC and former Y and F-body suspensions with their “super duty” line of hardware. It’s good stuff.
Sourced OEM-suppliers Lemförder, Sachs and Corteco chassis replacement parts for our German cars from reputable independent vendors. Don’t seem to be all that durable during their original fitment though, thus the need for their seemingly premature replacement. Seen a lot of off-Broadway parts available for considerably less. Know you’re already aware that franchised MB dealerships tend to peddle their wares at the top of the pricing scale. There are several US-based outfits that will seamlessly ship to your doorstep thanks to NAFTA.
Our relatively weak Dollar could be to your benefit.
Recent Lemförder C tie rod replacement...they’re working well thus far
Link to your Moog MB parts?
Rebuilt the majority of my (high mileage) GMC and former Y and F-body suspensions with their “super duty” line of hardware. It’s good stuff.
Sourced OEM-suppliers Lemförder, Sachs and Corteco chassis replacement parts for our German cars from reputable independent vendors. Don’t seem to be all that durable during their original fitment though, thus the need for their seemingly premature replacement. Seen a lot of off-Broadway parts available for considerably less. Know you’re already aware that franchised MB dealerships tend to peddle their wares at the top of the pricing scale. There are several US-based outfits that will seamlessly ship to your doorstep thanks to NAFTA.
Our relatively weak Dollar could be to your benefit.
Recent Lemförder C tie rod replacement...they’re working well thus far
Link to your Moog MB parts?
I can't find any website selling the Lemförder C tie rod (front outter), any recommended warehouses / websites?
Here is the website that I found MOOG:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,7428
10-20-2009, 09:56 PM
#5
Super Moderator
Although my tie rod ends were supplied by a local wholesaler,
I've previously had trouble-free transactions with these suppliers..
Pelican Parts & RM European
I've previously had trouble-free transactions with these suppliers..
Pelican Parts & RM European
10-20-2009, 11:39 PM
#6
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Thread Starter
Although my tie rod ends were supplied by a local wholesaler,
I've previously had trouble-free transactions with these suppliers..
Pelican Parts & RM European
I've previously had trouble-free transactions with these suppliers..
Pelican Parts & RM European
I am going to call the mechanic tomorrow and see whether he can get the brand that you mentioned. In the worst case, I may have to buy the OEM parts. My appointment is next week, I don't know whether he can get all the parts for the replacement.
I have front disc rotors, pads and front tie rods to be replaced. I already ordered a pair from alkebono pads from local here. The mechanic can order the pilenga rotors locally as well. The only parts that I wish to get may not have a chance.
10-21-2009, 12:43 AM
#7
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That’s too bad. Any friends in the States who might be able to send you a care package?
Far be it from me to cheat the authorities out of their pound of flesh. Imported some rather pricey RoW retrofit goodies from a MBW sponsor not too long ago. Was taken aback when our Customs sent an invoice requesting their “uncollected tariff due” for ~$2! They’ve since been made whole.
In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. – Benjamin Franklin
Far be it from me to cheat the authorities out of their pound of flesh. Imported some rather pricey RoW retrofit goodies from a MBW sponsor not too long ago. Was taken aback when our Customs sent an invoice requesting their “uncollected tariff due” for ~$2! They’ve since been made whole.
In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. – Benjamin Franklin
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10-21-2009, 09:54 AM
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That’s too bad. Any friends in the States who might be able to send you a care package?
Far be it from me to cheat the authorities out of their pound of flesh. Imported some rather pricey RoW retrofit goodies from a MBW sponsor not too long ago. Was taken aback when our Customs sent an invoice requesting their “uncollected tariff due” for ~$2! They’ve since been made whole.
In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. – Benjamin Franklin
Far be it from me to cheat the authorities out of their pound of flesh. Imported some rather pricey RoW retrofit goodies from a MBW sponsor not too long ago. Was taken aback when our Customs sent an invoice requesting their “uncollected tariff due” for ~$2! They’ve since been made whole.
In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. – Benjamin Franklin
Just talked to the mechanic, I have no choice and OEM is the only part that I can purchase.
My tie rods are pretty bad now and the car must be fixed ASAP. Shipping the parts from US to Canada took at least 2 weeks by USPS.
Yes, it sucks living in Canada here with limited choice of buying auto parts.
