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Old 08-30-2015, 05:23 PM
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I'm in the market for one



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STABILIZER LINK, LEFT for 2004 Audi A8 Quattro|4E0-411-317-F

ebay $12.99

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-New-Front-Suspension-Stabilizer-Bar-Link-For-Audi-A6-A8-Quattro-S6-S8-/161778787897?hash=item25aac46639&vxp=mtr
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Get it from whichever source you trust, just make sure you get Lemfoerder and you'll be fine. Don't get knock offs, the bushings won't last.
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Thank you for the replay
The first one is from china so that's a no lol (can't wait that long)

I'm thinking this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Audi-A6-A8-S8-Front-Suspension-Stabilizer-Bar-Link-Lemfoerder-4E0411317E-/291540428218?hash=item43e129e5ba&vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by 2004A8L
Thank you for the replay
The first one is from china so that's a no lol (can't wait that long)

I'm thinking this one
New Audi A6 A8 S8 Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Lemfoerder 4E0411317E | eBay
Rock Auto has a OEM link for 38.00. I went for the Raybestos brand. Would buy the Lemforder if doing again.
One suggestion, replace both. The other side may look better. But if one is shot the other side is not far behind. You will save a little on shipping buying both.
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Originally Posted by Panelhead
Rock Auto has a OEM link for 38.00. I went for the Raybestos brand. Would buy the Lemforder if doing again.
One suggestion, replace both. The other side may look better. But if one is shot the other side is not far behind. You will save a little on shipping buying both.
That's what I am doing, I ordered two
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I previously bought 2 Lemforder OES from RM European. Shipped to my door was US$65 complete. Lemforders are made in China now BTW.
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FWIW: The pair I bought last December from a dealer said "Germany". Don't ask the price. But I believe they will be the best for the car.
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Originally Posted by MP4.2+6.0
I previously bought 2 Lemforder OES from RM European. Shipped to my door was US$65 complete. Lemforders are made in China now BTW.
Lemforder is the aftermarket brand for ZF. China can make good quality stuff too when under proper supervision. Apple products for example.
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China products can be hit and miss but for the last few years I've found more hit than miss. I think they have learned a slightly more expensive but better quality product brings more repeat business. I just put some chinese upper control arms on my D3. We'll see how long they last.
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Originally Posted by 2004A8L
Thank you for the replay
The first one is from china so that's a no lol (can't wait that long)
Not to mention, probably EXCREMENT for quality!

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