[garethw]

Has anyone got any advice on these two brands? The OCap versions are £20 cheaper per arm on Eurocarparts...

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I know people have had issues with cheap suspension arms off ebay - but would like to save myself £40 if possible

 

[Shimmerydolmeo]

Why not save yourself even more money and just replace bushings? If the ball joint is ok then just get some new bushes and pop them in? Could even upgrade to powerflex/strongflex!

NB be careful when removing- I used a ball joint splitter and knacked the boots.

 

[kandlbarrett]

I have never heard of OCap so I would stay away. Buy cheap buy twice is the rule with these arms!

MisterAuto usually has best prices for TRW or Birth that most would recommend.

 

[joeymannero]

Oh man...

you cannot go cheap on the wishbones..!

if the uppers are OEM then you can save money by polybushing..lowers go TRW or Birth.

where these and MAF sensors are concerned the car will just not accept cheap knock off's

 

[goremohekan]

this is what you need:

Track Control Arm TRW JTC920 - Wheel and axle suspension

Mister Auto send out promptly.
Don't waste your money on anything except Alfa genuine or TRW (OEM). Anything else has been rubbish in my experience (lemforder included).

 

[halftone]

WHS. I once fitted some Lemforder CV joints to my wife's old Polo, and had to replace them again just over a year later. It's not a brand I'd buy again.

 

[Chris M]

Definitely go for either TRW or original Alfa. I got TRW arms from Alfaworkshop and have had no issues or squeaks since. Afraid it's a case of you get what you pay for.....

 

[garethw]

Thanks for the replies guys, there's also these Birth Original ones on EBSpares on offer at the moment. Anyone had experience of these? If not I'll probably go for the TRW.

https://www.shop4parts.co.uk/?name=store&op=Details&ProdID=490&sku=29587

 

[kandlbarrett]

Just a warning. My wife's 159 knackered TRW top arms in 2 years and 18,000 miles. This is the first time I have ever hear a bad report on TRW and it's the car that I maintain. My next set will be Birth.

 

[_The_Editor_]

Thanks for the replies guys, there's also these Birth Original ones on EBSpares on offer at the moment. Anyone had experience of these? If not I'll probably go for the TRW.

https://www.shop4parts.co.uk/?name=store&op=Details&ProdID=490&sku=29587

Birth are a decent brand too. Not quite as long-lasting as TRW, but a good cheaper alternative.

 

[Shimmerydolmeo]

I'm in the process of poly bushing my 156 uppers with strongflex yellow. The bushes are seriously firm and proving very hard to get in without a bush press or vice!

Hoping for good results though and they are cheap- £36 for 4 upper bushes. Will report back provided I don't go mad trying to fit them.

Re birth- I've heard they are acceptable, they are the cheapest that AL will fit. Any cheaper and don't bother.

OEM>TRW>Birth (what I've heard)

 

[garethw]

Just looking at part goremohekan suggests (JRW JCT920) the site says it doesn't fit my vehicle (147 (937) 1.9 JTDM 16V 170HP Q2) - this just a screw up on this site or is the fitting slightly different for 170 Q2's?

I hope not at they're only £35

 

[David C]

Just looking at part goremohekan suggests (JRW JCT920) the site says it doesn't fit my vehicle (147 (937) 1.9 JTDM 16V 170HP Q2) - this just a screw up on this site or is the fitting slightly different for 170 Q2's?

I hope not at they're only £35

All 147/156/GT use the same upper wishbones.