W211 Delphi, Firstline or Lemforder??

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I need to replace both front track rod ends. Mine get a fare bit of hammer because I live a mile up a very rough farm track.

Of the 3 makes mentioned, which would you go for??
 

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I'd have no hesitation using Lemforder or Delphi.
 
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I'd have no hesitation using Lemforder or Delphi.

Cheers. ACP are selling the Delphi ones on ebay for £18.18 each. The Lemforder ones are £30.
Don't know what the quality difference is, but £12 a side is a big difference.
 

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Nothing wrong with Delphi as said already, suspect Lemforder are the OEM supplier...
 

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I'd go for OEM first, Lemforder next (probably the same as OEM), or Delphi if I couldn't get either of those...
 

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Lemforder for me. Meyle HD range also quite good.
 
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I've ordered the Delphi ones for £18.18 a side. And I'm looking forward to having a car that doesn't wander all over the place again. I have been surprised just how quickly the handling has deteriorated.
 

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Only Lemforder or TRW, both O.E suppliers.

Firstline are not a manufacturer, just a boxing company, Delphi do not make suspension parts, purchased from Turkey & packed by the supplier in Delphi packing

All about budget ?
 

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i just replaced the track rod end on my cl500 w215 gotit from MB it was £70.50
 

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