Lemforder ball joints?
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Lemforder ball joints?
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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.