meyle, OCAP, Febi, lemforder

[cthulu703]

Hello all, first post. I am currently replacing all of my suspension. I have half the stuff, springs bilstein sports, camber plates...etc. I have yet to buy the tie rods and control arms. My question is: which manufacturers of OEM parts make quality stuff? I only ask because there appears to be a price difference. Are they all pretty much the same in fit and finish?TIA

[Madhatter]

I tend to find that as a general rule it is best to stick with european companies, i use mainly lemforder original replacement parts, i figure if it is good enough for factory it is good enough to go back on the car. ive heard quite a few people have been dissapointed when going the cheaper route and getting stuff from different parts of asia and the like (quality has been terrible). It's easy if you look at it this way, a great majority of your suspension components wont have to be replaced for quite some time, the difference in price really isnt that much when you consider the 5 or 10 years ahead that they will probably stay on the car. It doesnt mean you should get ripped off by high prices, but definately dont be a scab and try to save a few bucks either.

[hamann318is]

Lemforder

I replaced my Control Arms, Tie Rods, and Sway Links with Lemforder. Lemforder is OEM, where as everything else is aftermarket. It's accepted as the best, thus the higher cost.