w123fanman is correct. Don't get a Febi (or Meyle) part if it is a rubber component, or if it has rubber bushings (i.e. front or rear suspension arms).

Lemfoerder, Metzeler, Corteco, and SGF are generally the OEM's for most suspension/rubber items, and you can't go wrong with Mercedes OE (factory/dealer parts).

If you are only seeing 'naughty list' brands, you are shopping at the wrong vendor(s). Some vendors only show junk for certain parts, and you will need to buy from multiple vendors to get the 'good' stuff. That place in Arizona is adding more and more Uro/APA/FEQ junk to their catalog, making it difficult to shop there...

yep the AZ place and pelican was showing stuff from the don't buy list.... i guess i will see what i can afford from my friend that works for Mercedes, even with his discount stuff is crazy money sometimes but my plan is to ride this old gal until she turns to dust so maybe not so bad spending double for something that may last the next 30 years...... shoot i should have been a song writer.

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