Aftermarket control arm

Joyaant911 · 11-30-2013, 06:02 PM

So mines are due for changing BMW wants crazy money. I know ppl have used aftermarket here... My question is what namebrand did you use or what aftermarket namebrand is good for control arms??

zsx_m · 12-01-2013, 06:43 PM

I have used the kit from fcp groton/fcp euro, according to my shop they suck, but they get the job done and are cheap..

Da M3nace · 11-28-2015, 01:31 PM

Just put on a pair of Mayle arms. $200 for the set and work and fit perfectly.

smyles · 11-28-2015, 04:31 PM

Go with OEM. I'm all in favor of using aftermarket parts, etc., but history and other people experiences show non-original control arms don't last long.

socale39 · 11-28-2015, 05:04 PM

Lemforder or Meyle HD. Anything else and you be back replacing the part sooner than expected.

smyles · 11-28-2015, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by socale39

Lemforder or Meyle HD. Anything else and you be back replacing the part sooner than expected.

What kind of experience with Lemforder or Meyle control arms for E70 do you have to make this kind of recommendation?

Thought so.

socale39 · 11-28-2015, 07:52 PM

Rebuilt my E46 and M5s with these parts and never had a problem. I actually just ordered up Lemforder sway links for the E70 today. Lemforder is OEM. Standard Meyle parts are ok but their HD line for control arms and bushings are improved over stock and in my experience have been excellent in keeping things tight.

smyles · 11-28-2015, 09:38 PM

So none.

socale39 · 11-28-2015, 10:03 PM

Anyways, OP, there's no reason to buy OEM Genuine BMW parts when you can literally buy the exact same part for nearly half the cost just without the BMW name or box. Much Like Textar and Pagid are brands that BMW uses for their brake pads. Just do your research.

If you know take the last 7 of your vin and punch it into www.realoem.com it will give you the parts breakdown and from there you can determine the correct corresponding part# you need.

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Joyaant911 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2007 x5 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nyc iTrader: (1)	Aftermarket control arm So mines are due for changing BMW wants crazy money. I know ppl have used aftermarket here... My question is what namebrand did you use or what aftermarket namebrand is good for control arms??
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zsx_m Rasp Addict 97 Rep 281 Posts Drives: Moonstone M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (2)	I have used the kit from fcp groton/fcp euro, according to my shop they suck, but they get the job done and are cheap..
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Da M3nace Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 04 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Just put on a pair of Mayle arms. $200 for the set and work and fit perfectly.
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smyles Major 1023 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: '21 X5 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Go with OEM. I'm all in favor of using aftermarket parts, etc., but history and other people experiences show non-original control arms don't last long.
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socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Lemforder or Meyle HD. Anything else and you be back replacing the part sooner than expected.
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socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Rebuilt my E46 and M5s with these parts and never had a problem. I actually just ordered up Lemforder sway links for the E70 today. Lemforder is OEM. Standard Meyle parts are ok but their HD line for control arms and bushings are improved over stock and in my experience have been excellent in keeping things tight.
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11-28-2015, 09:38 PM	#8
smyles Major 1023 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: '21 X5 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	So none.
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11-28-2015, 10:03 PM	#9
socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Anyways, OP, there's no reason to buy OEM Genuine BMW parts when you can literally buy the exact same part for nearly half the cost just without the BMW name or box. Much Like Textar and Pagid are brands that BMW uses for their brake pads. Just do your research. If you know take the last 7 of your vin and punch it into www.realoem.com it will give you the parts breakdown and from there you can determine the correct corresponding part# you need.
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