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Author Topic: Best Source for Front Tie Rod Assemblies?  (Read 2010 times)

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MarkG

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Best Source for Front Tie Rod Assemblies?
« on: 10 January 2014, 09:52:14 »

I need a pair. Genuine GM on TC appear to be £94 with VAT but only lists left hand 90510649. Does this mean RH and LH are the same? Loads of eBay retailers have Febi Bilstein listed at about £50 and other no-brands for as little as £25. What have others used and are they any good? Cheers.
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chrisgixer

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Re: Best Source for Front Tie Rod Assemblies?
« Reply #1 on: 10 January 2014, 09:54:02 »

Febi ones here. Seem ok so far.

Tried All German parts? Link at top of parts section.
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05omegav6

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« Reply #2 on: 10 January 2014, 10:36:32 »

Try these people, especially if you're on a budget :y

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/ATP-SpareParts/_i.html?_kw=OPEL&_kw=OMEGA&_kw=B&_sid=1097345702&_xatps=0.51.51x1405.0.0.0

A pair of tie rods plus droplinks are around £35 delivered :y
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AndyStobbs

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Re: Best Source for Front Tie Rod Assemblies?
« Reply #3 on: 10 January 2014, 18:54:36 »

Febi are a good brand. As are Delphi. I only fit one or the other of them on my own cars. Don't touch the rest.
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Re: Best Source for Front Tie Rod Assemblies?
« Reply #4 on: 10 January 2014, 18:58:48 »

Febi are a good brand. As are Delphi. I only fit one or the other of them on my own cars. Don't touch the rest.
Obviously never bought Delphi Omega wishbones then ;D

To answer the original question...

You could spend alot more and get alot worse than these...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-FRONT-STABILISER-ANTI-ROLL-BAR-DROP-LINK-2x-TIE-ROD-BAR-LEFT-RIGHT-OPEL-/370974895016?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AOpel%7CModel%3AOmega+B&hash=item565fd3aba8

 :y
« Last Edit: 10 January 2014, 19:07:59 by ex taxi al »
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AndyStobbs

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Re: Best Source for Front Tie Rod Assemblies?
« Reply #5 on: 10 January 2014, 19:04:47 »

Oh I have. Original equipment on BMW.
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05omegav6

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« Reply #6 on: 10 January 2014, 19:19:00 »

Oh I have. Original equipment on [highlighgt]BMW.[/highlight]
That explains why their Omega bushes are made of toffee and only last a week ::)
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AndyStobbs

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Re: Best Source for Front Tie Rod Assemblies?
« Reply #7 on: 10 January 2014, 19:34:36 »

That's funny, I fitted Delphi rose bushes and inner control arm bushes on my vectra back end and so far they are lasting well. Overall I've always felt them to be in a different league to the likes of FAI. Recently been trialling some MOOG products, jury is still out on that stuff.
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« Reply #8 on: 10 January 2014, 19:39:13 »

That's funny, I fitted Delphi rose bushes and inner control arm bushes on my ]vectra back end and so far they are lasting well. Overall I've always felt them to be in a different league to the likes of FAI. Recently been trialling some MOOG products, jury is still out on that stuff.
::) :-X
« Last Edit: 10 January 2014, 19:42:14 by ex taxi al »
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chrisgixer

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Re: Best Source for Front Tie Rod Assemblies?
« Reply #9 on: 10 January 2014, 19:41:47 »

That's funny, I fitted Delphi rose bushes and inner control arm bushes on my vectra back end and so far they are lasting well. Overall I've always felt them to be in a different league to the likes of FAI. Recently been trialling some MOOG products, jury is still out on that stuff.

What's the relevance to omega parts though Andy?
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AndyStobbs

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« Reply #10 on: 10 January 2014, 19:54:30 »

Unless they deliberately use poorer quality materials to make their omega parts from, I was giving an account of my experience of Delphi which has been good. Is there unanimous dislike of Delphi on here, or just one or two who've experienced issues?
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« Reply #11 on: 10 January 2014, 20:06:31 »

There are members, myself included, both in the UK and US who have a very poor experience of Delphi wishbones failing within 1000 miles inspite of being fitted by the book.

I actually have Delphi ball joints, fitted to my car for three reasons...

1. I needed them ASAP on a Saturday, and my local factors had a pair in stock.
2. They were less than a tenner each.
3. Being bolted on, if they prove to be shit, it's a five minute job to change them. See also point 2.

The tie rods I linked to earlier last at least as long as any other I have fitted to my Omegas, Delphi included, yet are half the price... hence recommending them ::)

It is perhaps worth considering that unless a part/brand has been tried and tested/experienced by members on the Omega, any opinion is irrelevant. For example Michelin Energy tyres are brilliant on little French hatchbacks... this doesn't mean that they can be recommended in any way shape or form on an Omega.
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AndyStobbs

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Re: Best Source for Front Tie Rod Assemblies?
« Reply #12 on: 10 January 2014, 20:37:34 »

There are members, myself included, both in the UK and US who have a very poor experience of Delphi wishbones failing within 1000 miles inspite of being fitted by the book.

I actually have Delphi ball joints, fitted to my car for three reasons...

1. I needed them ASAP on a Saturday, and my local factors had a pair in stock.
2. They were less than a tenner each.
3. Being bolted on, if they prove to be shit, it's a five minute job to change them. See also point 2.

The tie rods I linked to earlier last at least as long as any other I have fitted to my Omegas, Delphi included, yet are half the price... hence recommending them ::)

It is perhaps worth considering that unless a part/brand has been tried and tested/experienced by members on the Omega, any opinion is irrelevant. For example Michelin Energy tyres are brilliant on little French hatchbacks... this doesn't mean that they can be recommended in any way shape or form on an Omega.

Well I suppose you can't win them all, never mind hey if the ball joints turn out naff you can remove them too.
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Re: Best Source for Front Tie Rod Assemblies?
« Reply #13 on: 10 January 2014, 22:04:01 »

Thanks chaps. I ended up ordering the Lemforder ones form Jason at All German Parts. £120 the pair
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05omegav6

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« Reply #14 on: 10 January 2014, 22:13:18 »

Fair dos :y

That's not far off what my local factors charge, hence getting them from Germany...
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