Anyone have any experience with TRW chasis parts post ZF buyout? I'm getting tired of Moog their rapid decline and failures lately and looking for a new go to brand. Got a TRW idler arm that looks good and made in Taiwan. Time will tell..
TRW chasis parts quality since ZF buyout
- Thread starter 2strokeNorthstar
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It's going to depend on the specific part IMO. A specific example are control arms for the E90 M3: TRW is the OEM and you could buy German made TRW arms with the BMW and M markings scratched off. Something something supply chain issues and now the TRW arms are made in Malaysia and there have been so many issues that retailers no longer carry them.
This may be true as recent Sachs/TRW struts for a Kia were S Korea COO, but obviously not everything is coming out of S Korea. In this case it clearly seemed like a good thing (for a Kia)
What issues have you had with Moog parts?
The only way to by Moog is their Problem Solvers. I've had no problems with Moog.
I only use Problem Solvers. The low end stuff isn't even worth the install time. Hub bearings are terrible. They last no longer than the cheap China brands. Idler arms wear out quickly. Boots don't last more than a couple years. Seems related to if they see any sunshine. Outer TREs and UCA ball joint boots rot and split. Rubber bushings also quickly dry out. I'm probably forgetting other issues in the past few years.
edyvw
$50 site donor 2025
Didn’t know the switch production. I was thinking to get again those M3 arms and keep them stocked until current ones go bad. Oh well…
Well this happened today. Not good:
Post in thread 'What are you working on today?' https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/what-are-you-working-on-today.331303/post-7172930
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JHZR2
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Does anyone recognize the roll mark on this OE ball joint?
I don’t know if it’s an x or four H, or what. It’s not Lemfoerder, which may make sense since their manufacturing seems to have moved elsewhere.
I don’t know if it’s an x or four H, or what. It’s not Lemfoerder, which may make sense since their manufacturing seems to have moved elsewhere.
