[negativeconnotations]

Howdy, I'm hoping to get some insight/worthy opinions on Lemforder in general, and more so their tension struts.

I had initially replaced the factory tension struts at ~170k mi. (currently at 222k mi.) with Lemforder (C/N 31126775971) (C/N 31126775972), and at around 200k mi. I began to notice some movement while shifting from neutral to reverse, or N to D. I also began to feel slight shimmying while driving especially on the passenger front side (could feel at very slow speeds or 50+ mph).
After this began, I began to google reviews on Lemforder and saw multiple parties claiming that their quality of parts have really diminished throughout these past handful of years.

If anyone has knowledge on Meyle and their HD line, I would love to know also.
I've seen mixed reviews regarding them also, saying they grab any part made in china and slap their name/brand on it.

Lastly, with Genuine BMW OEM is the top tier, yet expensive as all ever. Is it comparable at all with these two companies and/or even with Febi Bilstein, as their brand is mentioned a lot on FCP Euro?

I appreciate everyone's time and opinion.

[n3985]

Lemforder is an OEM for BMW, they make the OE BMW control arms.

Early bushing failure could come from tightening it while car was not under load i.e. normal ride height.

[Conserve]

+1 ^

I would stay away from Meyle all together.

[Surly73]

Lemforder was always the best. I am seeing reports online that their production has started to move around the world and, potentially, quality follows. M539 Restorations has mentioned on his YT channel that he's started having problems with Lemforder *at times*. (He also states that he has ALWAYS had problems with Meyle and rips them out when discovered).

You don't happen to have any packaging or purchase info left over indicating manufacturing country, do you?

[StradaRedlands]

Lemforder is selling a lot of parts made in Turkey. I wonder if it's their own factories or if they're just putting random parts in their boxes at this point.

[negativeconnotations]

Originally Posted by Surly73

Lemforder was always the best. I am seeing reports online that their production has started to move around the world and, potentially, quality follows. M539 Restorations has mentioned on his YT channel that he's started having problems with Lemforder *at times*. (He also states that he has ALWAYS had problems with Meyle and rips them out when discovered).

You don't happen to have any packaging or purchase info left over indicating manufacturing country, do you?

Sorry, been busy with work and tomorrow's finally a day off. From what FCP Euro is stating on their website, the part is made in Germany. Aside from that, receipt and part info, I don't have much.
I appreciate everyone responding and letting me know reputable info regarding these companies, especially with Meyle.
One of my regulars, who has owned plenty of BMW's throughout his lifetime, mentioned that it may be the Thrust Arms since the Tension arms were replaced recently.

Doesn't seem to far off from the tree, no?

[ryansbmw]

Lemforder is the OEM for BMW control arms. No reason to get the genuine BMW arms since the lemforders will be the exact same.

Meyle HD is a solid replacement for the trust arms. THeir bushings are solid instead of fluid filled like Lemforder/BMW so they will last much longer. Stay away from the regular Meyle stuff.

Thrust arm= tension arm

[zener]

Quality is bad on lemförder today. I won't even bother to use rubber bushings on these arms anymore. All of my cars have polybushings. Go with them and you wont go back

I have powerflex black on my f10. Strongflex yellow on e65 and e34.

[Houranimd49]

I replaced mine with lemforder maybe 30k miles ago? Been fine ever since. Just go to fcp euro to get that lifetime warranty when they do go bad.

[Breach]

My indy says Lemforder quality has really gone downhill in recent years. I've had struts changed 5 years ago and no problems at all, now Lemforder engine mounts and so far so good.

[zener]

PU bushings are very good upgrade. No cons, just better handling overall.