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Old 03-12-2008, 07:04 AM
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Default preferred source for front control arms, tie rod ends, and rear caliper
i'm willing to spend extra to avoide the cheap version of the meyle parts. but it looks like some of the meyle stuff was oem (at least the german made meyle)? is this right.

fapp looks to be a good source for the caliper and ECS has the control arms and tie rod ends that claim to be OE. but i can't really determine if they are and what the quality is. looking for OEM quality. wOOt!
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Old 03-12-2008, 07:45 AM
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TRW FTW!
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TRW is the way to go. I only buy from sites that actually ID the brand they sell
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Default looks like SJM has them! :)
also got a not back from chris @ force 5. they have the caliper.
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yup, dats what my new one is...
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They had the best price when I bought mine.
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Default I just bought meyle control arms, calipers, rotors, and many other things from fap....
...the meyle he carries is the GOOD meyle (german). Reasonable price...if you drive your car hard, I would try the TRW...everyone seems to like them on this forum.
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Default Has anyone here run the TRW control arms for more then 100,000 miles???...
...what is wrong with the Meyle? Bushings, ball joints, what is their weak link?
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