V70 Suspension: - PFS HD track control arms?

Longhouse21 · May 3rd, 2023, 10:39

It's time to consider replacing my control arms once again.
I used Lemforder last time along with Meyle drop links and a few other bits by Bilstein & Febi. The only things showing signs of needing replacement are the control arm bushes.
Having been shocked by the price increases of the Lemforder parts, I'm considering other options including Delphi from GFS and the HD items from PFS (which are reported as German origin so I suspect Meyle?).

My mileage has considerably reduced from previous years due to less working away and having access to other transport, I think a lesser product may well suffice.

Anyone any experience of these?

ectoplasmosis · May 3rd, 2023, 18:54

I’m also interested in control arm options; my car is a 2006 XC70 (alloy arms).

Is Lemforder still the go-to non-OEM choice? How long did your Lemforder arms last?

Longhouse21 · May 4th, 2023, 07:31

The Lemforder arms lasted around 50k - 60k which isn't bad really, although the original arms lasted for around 110k. I had been getting advisories on the originals for a couple of years, so 20k or so, before I replaced them. Had advisories on the Lemforder versions for a couple of MOTs now but mileage has been considerably reduced in recent years so it's safe to say that the Lemforder version does last OK.
They're not showing any major movement, it's just that the rear bushing is cracking up and I don't like advisories!

May 3rd, 2023, 10:39	#1
Longhouse21 Master Member Last Online: Today 07:14 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warrington	PFS HD track control arms? It's time to consider replacing my control arms once again. I used Lemforder last time along with Meyle drop links and a few other bits by Bilstein & Febi. The only things showing signs of needing replacement are the control arm bushes. Having been shocked by the price increases of the Lemforder parts, I'm considering other options including Delphi from GFS and the HD items from PFS (which are reported as German origin so I suspect Meyle?). My mileage has considerably reduced from previous years due to less working away and having access to other transport, I think a lesser product may well suffice. Anyone any experience of these? __________________ Current cars: 2003 V70 D5 SE (MY2004); 2012 CRV 2.0i V-TEC; Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Honda HRV; 1989 VW Polo C Mk2; 2000 Honda Civic VTi Aerodeck ; Cavalier SRi; Cavalier LX; 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk3; 1963 Triumph Herald.

May 4th, 2023, 07:31	#3
Longhouse21 Master Member Last Online: Today 07:14 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warrington	The Lemforder arms lasted around 50k - 60k which isn't bad really, although the original arms lasted for around 110k. I had been getting advisories on the originals for a couple of years, so 20k or so, before I replaced them. Had advisories on the Lemforder versions for a couple of MOTs now but mileage has been considerably reduced in recent years so it's safe to say that the Lemforder version does last OK. They're not showing any major movement, it's just that the rear bushing is cracking up and I don't like advisories! __________________ Current cars: 2003 V70 D5 SE (MY2004); 2012 CRV 2.0i V-TEC; Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Honda HRV; 1989 VW Polo C Mk2; 2000 Honda Civic VTi Aerodeck ; Cavalier SRi; Cavalier LX; 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk3; 1963 Triumph Herald.

May 3rd, 2023, 18:54	#2
ectoplasmosis Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 14:02 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: London	I’m also interested in control arm options; my car is a 2006 XC70 (alloy arms). Is Lemforder still the go-to non-OEM choice? How long did your Lemforder arms last?

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