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Originally Posted by Walkenvol
Just purchased new steering assemblies from Fastline. Was able to get a Lemforder for the center drag link but Febi was the only available mfgr for the tie rod assemblies. Box did say made in Italy. Emailed Phil and referenced this thread and he said, "I have not had much trouble with the Febi steering. They do have a one year warranty as does all our parts." Time will tell but maybe Febi also has multiple suppliers?
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Do you want to take the chance?
They may have multiple suppliers. They may not. I know for a fact that I have had this problem (im in the USA), and another member, Army, who lives in the EU has had the same experience. Now 2 is a small sample size...but as I said is it worth rolling the dice to try to save $50?
I just got Lemfoerder tie rods and drag link from phil - they exist.
I dont care where my tie rods/drag link/guide rod mounts/UCAs/LCAs/LBJ's are made. If they rot out after 10k/1yr, I have to replace them and pay big bucks to get the car re-aligned.
And my one soapbox rant that I have ever posted:
Companies are run by people who must adhere to a set of rules: a 'corporation'. They are run by business principles which are set up by rules of law. Don't hate the players, hate the game. And if you dont like the game, we have to change the rules.
The best and only short term way to change how companies do business is to stop buying from companies who produce products you do not like.
I do not like Febi's products for their lack of quality and longevity. I will not buy them. I will advise others to do the same.