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[Sir Tigger KC]

Are these decent brands? 

My local parts places has Meyle front shock/struts for £42.86 each and Moog wishbones for £53.81 each.  They also have Delphi wishbones at the same price and FAI Autoparts wishbones at £62.77 each. 

Although it got though the MOT, the front shocks are a bit soft, so I'm thinking about replacement and while I'm at it new wishbones as well,  as the ones on there are 'El Cheapos'... 

[Kevin Wood]

Meyle stuff I've used in the past and it's been OK. The problem is, it depends on the part to a great extent. Some parts are fine regardless of who makes them, others genuine only, and most somewhere in-between.

[05omegav6]

Delphi wishbones had a global recall a few years back... if they can prove a 2016 MANUFACTURING date, they might be worth a punt...

[Shackeng]

I fitted Delphis a few years ago, they lasted about 2k.

[05omegav6]

I fitted Delphis a few years ago, they lasted about 2k.

I managed half that... iirc the only reason I found out about the recall was from a member over in the States who had a similar experience... the place I purchased mine from were unaware of the recall, but investigated it when I asked... turns out there was a dodgy batch which had been recalled... too late for me as they had already been changed/binned... Was 2010 iirc

Last set I bought were Febi ones... but if I needed drop links and trackrods, the ATP bundle is still cracking value for money, even allowing for rebushing before fitting

[aaronjb]

I thought Meyle made dishwashers and Moog made musical instruments..

[Sir Tigger KC]

Last set I bought were Febi ones... but if I needed drop links and trackrods, the ATP bundle is still cracking value for money, even allowing for rebushing before fitting

Not keen on these as the welds on the rear bush carrier started to crack on the set I had.  Maybe the front poly bushes puts extra stress on the rear bush carrier. 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Just been looking at the ATP website and there is a lot of choice compared to UK suppliers and the prices are good too! 

Here's what they have for front shocks/struts and wishbones. 

Front Shocks/Struts

KYB - £55.89
Sachs - £52.84
HD - £49.94
Mapco - £43.51
Monroe - £43.02
Optimal - £40.44
Metzger - £26.37
Best Price - £44.32 (For a set of 2)

Wishbones

Meyle - £173.20
Febi Bilstein - £72.93
JP Group - £39.56
Automega - £34.31
Flennor - £26.60
Best Price - £42.30 (For a set of 2)

So while the wishbones are similar prices to what you can get at ECP or CP4L, the shocks are much cheaper!  Sachs front shock/struts are £105 at ECP (before discount).   

Food for thought!   

https://www.atp-autoteile.de/

[Shackeng]

I fitted Delphis a few years ago, they lasted about 2k.

I managed half that... iirc the only reason I found out about the recall was from a member over in the States who had a similar experience... the place I purchased mine from were unaware of the recall, but investigated it when I asked... turns out there was a dodgy batch which had been recalled... too late for me as they had already been changed/binned... Was 2010 iirc

Last set I bought were Febi ones... but if I needed drop links and trackrods, the ATP bundle is still cracking value for money, even allowing for rebushing before fitting

About the same time with mine then!