lemforder vs meyle

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willf
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Post Fri May 04, 2012 3:56 pm

Hey guys, can someone please advise me which is the better quality. I ordered a set of lemforder tie rods (paid a lot more for these than the cheaper gsf stuff etc) and the company now says there is none in stock and would i accept meyle?

i was under the impression meyle werent as good + would be cheaper?

thanks.
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Post Fri May 04, 2012 4:49 pm

to be honest i've only ever heard good things about the meyle hd range.

i've got some of their rear topmounts on my e36, but not been using them long enough to comment on their lifespan.
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Post Fri May 04, 2012 5:35 pm

cheers mate, ok i'll bear that in mind for future stuff, bloke has said he can get me the lemforder if i wait a few weeks.
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Post Fri May 04, 2012 6:37 pm

Have you tried the Zone ECP account on here?
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Post Sun May 06, 2012 6:42 pm

'Mahle' is an original equipment manufacturer.
If it ain't broke..
Fix it till it is :)
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Post Mon May 07, 2012 6:12 pm

hey guys cheers, no i didnt try the ecp account as i wanted the whole tie rod, inner and outer, and i think they just do outers, cheers tho.


Really? i was under the impression lemforder was the only o/e stuff and meyle just a decent other supplier.
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Post Mon May 07, 2012 10:25 pm

Most manufacturers use more than one oem.( for any given part )
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Fix it till it is :)