Control arm choices

[ZenkiOwns]

I'm looking to replace my control arms and outer tie rod ends.

I came across this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140504473692&crlp=1_263602_304652&ff4=263602_304652&viewitem=&guid=85831d2812d0a0b3f8f45ef4ffead64c&hlp=false&rvr_id=208267773841&ua=%3F*S%3F&itemid=140504473692#ht_1371wt_932

and it seems like a steal.

as do these/

http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/product_id/14073/nm/BMW+E30+7-Piece+Control+Arms+Poly+Bushings+Kit+1984-1992

What do you guys think?

[Philo]

I think they will work. People argue against them, but it's very seldom that I have seen a broken control arm from normal driving.

I do suspect that the bushings are not made of the same quality found in parts like Lemforder. Worst case is that the cheaper part has half of the life compared to Lemforder (not terrible considering CAs usually last 6+ years.

[billy.e30.325i]

i folded my control arm like a house shoe
im my fender bender.
haha
but i made a bad choice and put in a used one.
i need to replace also.

[lonestar22]

i folded my control arm like a house shoe
im my fender bender.
haha
but i made a bad choice and put in a used one.
i need to replace also.

...

[matias88e30]

i bought fcpgroton control arm kit like 3 years ago.. both control arm bushing were done after 9-10 months of daily driving... just my personal experience with said product

[billy.e30.325i]

the ebay ones dont seem much better.

http://www.blunttech.com/?page_id=310

[KenC]

i folded my control arm like a house shoe
im my fender bender.
haha
but i made a bad choice and put in a used one.
i need to replace also.

My Lemfoerder folded after hitting the curb. They're cast iron. The difference between the brands is the quality of the ball joints mostly.

Blunt sells Lem's ridiculously cheap.

[thebutcher37]

???

the ebay ones dont seem much better.

http://www.blunttech.com/?page_id=310

This is the cheapest around correct?

[george graves]

Most likely is - he's got the best prices all around.

[The Dough]

I just picked up some Meyle control arms... having a hard time getting the drivers side nut off the top of the subframe. Pain in my ass

[billy.e30.325i]

I just picked up some Meyle control arms... having a hard time getting the drivers side nut off the top of the subframe. Pain in my ass

very much. it took me like 20 mins to get that one nut off.

[CorvallisBMW]

Blunt has the best deal on CAs period. You might save $5 on fleaBay but the quality of the balljoints won't be nearly the same.

[ZenkiOwns]

I picked up the fcpgroton ones a few days ago. I paid $215 for the control arms, inner and outer tie rods, and sway bar links.

I did it mainly to test quality, if they're bad I'm only out $215 right? If they're decent I can spread the word.

As soon as my brakes get in these, and a set of Ground Controls will be going on and a review written.

[801coppertop]

I was thinking about getting the fcpgroton ones too, but then i decided i will probably go with blunttech because, m3 offset, and it comes with all the bushings you need to do a almost complete rebuild,.. i think... correct me if i am wrong...

[Hellabad]

I just picked up some Meyle control arms... having a hard time getting the drivers side nut off the top of the subframe. Pain in my ass

Use a 12 point, 22mm or 7/8 inch box wrench, with a 15 degree angle (the most common) and flip it upside down towards the front. Then move it one notch at atime.