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13th April 2018, 03:02 PM
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Front top suspension arms
I need to replace all 4 arms and have been quoted £148 inc VAT for each arm. See attached for part numbers and quoted prices, top line includes labour.
I think that is an ok price for OEM but are they available any cheaper? Any recommendations for parts and also a garage for fitting, I won’t be taking her to my usual place after a disappointing last visit. MJ......!?
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13th April 2018, 03:05 PM
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You'll be able to get Lemforder or TRW ones (both OEM) cheaper than that - Lemforder from mister-auto or TRW ones from ECP. Lemforder are slightly more than TRW but I've had no issues with my TRW top or bottom arms.
Not sure where you're based but a few on here have had theirs done, including me - my VAG specialist in Birmingham did a great job both sourcing and fitting all arms, ends and anti roll bar for the two fronts on my D3.
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13th April 2018, 04:04 PM
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Lemforder and TRW are the same companay (ZF) do you think they are made on the same line? I bought TRW from mister-auto for about £47 each. They had VW/AUDI logos cast into the aluminium but lasered off.
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13th April 2018, 04:20 PM
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VAG CAR in Cannock did all mine. Apart from myself, they are the only people I trust to work on my cars...
They fitted Lemforder on mine.
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13th April 2018, 11:46 PM
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www.buycarparts.co.uk
I have bought my complete brakes from them. Spot on delivery and price is very good. They do most brands and if you sign up they have discounts most times. 
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14th April 2018, 09:20 PM
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This is the next ‘to do’ on my list. Mine are past their best. How difficult is it to DIY? If it’s a bugger I’ll let my mechanic friend do the honours. I’ve watched 3dogs1monkey replace his on youTube. Does the alignment get thrown out by replacing the arms? Sure I read that it does.
These are mine from today:
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17th April 2018, 12:27 AM
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 But then I suppose Devon is pretty close to Somerset! Quote:
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17th April 2018, 06:43 AM
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LOL
Trouble is handing your pride and joy across to a car surgeon for suspension work induces palpitations, especially as one subconsciously measures all against MJ’s level of professionalism. I am nervous enough as it is, trying to buy the correct parts! Also I had a Jag XJ V8 a few years ago, garages claim they can work on Alu cars but not all can, main dealers arnt much better!!!! *Everyone at some point has been to WsM, even if they don’t know it yet!
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18th April 2018, 09:15 AM
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I know where Weston-super-Mare is, didn't clock that was the legit abbreviation! I'll blame the fact I didn't grow up anywhere near here...
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