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  • reelizmpro
    R3V OG
    • Dec 2003
    • 9453

    #1

    Tie rods

    Anyone have any feedback on other non - Lemforder tie rods? like TRW, Meyle, Karlyn?
    "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

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  • z31maniac
    I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
    • Dec 2007
    • 17566

    #2
    Both complete tie rod assemblies are like $110 from bma for Lemforder.

    I like many others here will tell you not to cheap out on critical suspension components.
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    • cobraken
      Mod Crazy
      • Oct 2004
      • 674

      #3
      I imagine I’m just going to purchase Moog Tie Rod Assemblies from Advance Auto Parts. I know Moog has a good reputation.
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      • Erick
        Official R3V Drifter
        • Oct 2003
        • 11169

        #4
        Don't buy Karlyn. During the time that I was at KO Performance, Karlyn tie rods had the biggest defect ratio that I knew of.

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        • SpecM
          R3V Elite
          • Oct 2005
          • 4531

          #5
          Originally posted by cobraken
          I imagine I’m just going to purchase Moog Tie Rod Assemblies from Advance Auto Parts. I know Moog has a good reputation.
          don't buy the four parts seperately... Moog sells the assemblies for $50 or so a side at AAP. It'll save you a bunch of money!

          But I think you already knew that!
          1989 cirrisblau-metallic 325i

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          • reelizmpro
            R3V OG
            • Dec 2003
            • 9453

            #6
            I found Karlyn's for $23 each but just went with the Lemfoerders for $57 each with free shipping. Don't need any headaches. Thanks.
            "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

            85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
            88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
            89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
            91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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            • FredK
              R3V OG
              • Oct 2003
              • 14747

              #7
              The Karlyns just look friggin CHEAP. I got a set of TRWs and they look pretty nice. I can't say anything about their durability, but out of the box the tie rods looked to be fairly quality. No uneven looking paint, tight ball joints, etc. Of course, it's a no brainer if you can get the Lemfoerders for like 15 bucks more a side.

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              • Jordan325iC
                E30 Mastermind
                • Aug 2005
                • 1697

                #8
                Originally posted by reelizmpro
                I found Karlyn's for $23 each but just went with the Lemfoerders for $57 each with free shipping. Don't need any headaches. Thanks.
                The ends come for $10 a piece at azautohaus.com.

                '88 325is
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                BMWCCA 380364

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