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Blew a front shock yesterday, Been running on borrowed time with my airmatic. 12 years and 130k. It's time to freshen up the whole front end anyway. Thinking about going with a different brand than Lemforder (oem) for the control arms and ball joints. Any suggestions welcome.
The plan so far is:
Have my shocks rebuilt.
Buy a rebuilt steering rack, or get mine rebuilt?
New control arms
New thrust arms
New ball joints
New brake pads
What am I forgetting?
The plan so far is:
Have my shocks rebuilt.
Buy a rebuilt steering rack, or get mine rebuilt?
New control arms
New thrust arms
New ball joints
New brake pads
What am I forgetting?
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I added some rubber to to the sway bar already. I've got tie rods on the shelf. So, end links and wheel bearing grease, and new inner seal. Thanks!
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The choices for our thrust arms have diminished drastically since last time I looked! I couldn't find lemforder, delfi, moog, or trw. It's MB or questionable ebay super cheaps.
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Check FCP Euro. I just got Lemforder thrust arms probably 6 months ago or so from there.
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Curious..if Lemforder got you 12 years and over 130k miles, and considering FCP offers them with lifetime warranty..why would you want to go with something else? Not judging..just asking
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Lemforders last 30 to 40k. That's every other year for me. Didn't know about fcp last time, That is probably the best option.
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Got it. BMW similiar situation and with same brand. Both Benz and bmw consider those front suspension bushings to be wear items. You can go with a poly or Delrin bushing but that will negatively impact the ride quality. If you want OEM AMG ride and handling/comfort balance, Lemforder is your answer
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Got it. BMW similiar situation and with same brand. Both Benz and bmw consider those front suspension bushings to be wear items. You can go with a poly or Delrin bushing but that will negatively impact the ride quality. If you want OEM AMG ride and handling/comfort balance, Lemforder is your answer
