sfA8

need to replace some control arm parts of my 1998 A8 and curious what is the best company?

ex-a8drifter

Give this place a call. They are pretty cheap from them. They also split up kits if you dont need the tie rod ends. Performance parts store: 1-800-246-4567, ask for Craig. You should get a pretty good deal. I think that ebay prices are around $475. Always ask for a better deal and that you were referred.

MikekiM@PureMS

They're not an OEM for Audi/VW for the control arms.

Lemfoerder and Febi-Bilstein are.
If you want true OE products, those are the two manufacturers you should look for.

KaMaKaZieP -ALUMIN8-

Meyle is aftermarket. However, Meyle has made improved versions of the OEM control arms.

MikekiM@PureMS

All control arms will fail at some point. Some a little more catastrophically than others.

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KaMaKaZieP -ALUMIN8-

Well then where can i buy a set of Febi arms

ex-a8drifter

HOLY SCHNIKES! I dont want that to happen...so much for improved. What mileage did that occur?

Kevin B

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ttuling

I don't mind critical parts failing if they give plenty of warning. If not, that ball joint is scary.

Tom