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Old 01-29-2015, 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel911 View Post
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Deliveryvalve just posted a thread on the Ball Joints and I think there is a Vid where you can see what a worn one looks like when tested.
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Here's the link

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/365091-videos-w123-need-suspension-rebuild.html

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Originally Posted by wordmanjay View Post
Anyone have an opinion on the Febi/Bilstein control arms? They seem to be the most reasonable priced.
Febi are cheats - they price themselves in a "reasonable" not too cheap not too expensive price range but the quality is usually cheap. I've had nothing but trouble with Febi rubber parts. I've had nothing but trouble with their Benelux area manager.

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TRW or Lemforder only... All others and you'll be doing it again soon.
I've seen some dodgy TRW stuff and some good - so tread carefully there.
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