Are Lemforder & TRW good Mercedes Benz parts brands? HD 1080p

Are Lemforder & TRW good Mercedes Benz part brands?
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[meikelinde]

Aftermarket alternators are also a fun topic.
I had a magneti marelli one fitted to a w124 e300 diesel, after 80 days it left me stranded, with an empty battery.
On my w124 220e the alternators bearing gave up after two years manufacturer was JP Group.

[vdl]

Good info Pierre. Will start buying more Merc replacement parts in the future.

[qvilorio]

Very nourishing video, thank you Pierre. Who sells Original MB parts online?

[leopoldhazelzet]

Ran into your review while wondering why the TRW replacement control arms (upper and lower, L and R side at the same time due to the mileage and age, resp. 240k KM and 14 yrs) seem to be the source of issues ever since installing.

While I thought to do good by choosing TRW to replace the original also made by TRW. You hit the nail on the head, it seems not worth going through the hassle of having to replace again after (in my case) less than 3, 000 KM because of suspension noises. Even as where for my Alfa 159 the OEM dares asking between triple to quadruple the price of the AM parts sold by the same manufacturer supplying to the car OEM, but clearly with different quality standards. For me, hard to understand why formerly renowned manufacturers are risking their reputation on the long term.

Thanks for sharing your view and expierence.

[maalimezo]

One particular Lemforder contol arm doesnt last 15k miles on w211. I wonder if its the amg model that has too much torque for the parts or lemfoeder quality? Some mb parts are ok priced online, but some are multiple times the cost. A lerson must accept that they will have to replace it again sooner.

[johnwedzicha]

"Guys that want to keep these cars and don't want to drive an eqs or a Hyundai iconic". Couldn't have said it better myself. Cheers

[mikej]

Nice video Pierre! I’m doing the ball joints on my w210 this weekend.

I only realized recently that I could still get parts from Mercedes. I paid $26 for Lemforder ball joints from FCP and they are $45 at the dealer. For the $40 I saved (both sides) it’s not really worth it if these start squeaking in two years.

I debated returning the Lemforder ball joints but the car is on jack stands in my garage and I’ve already removed one side.

[johanpruijs]

Thnx for the explanation. It is just a business model.
Lemforder and TRW are brands from ZF group. ZF manufactures suspension parts for several carbrands like Mercedes.
They offer those carbrands a certain high quality level and repacks the parts like it came from the carbrand itself.
The ZF aftermarket parts are branded Lemforder and TRW and are manufactored in low wage countries.
Those parts are cheaper, less quality and logically wear out faster.

[mikemakboul]

The only way to force Mercedes to keep producing parts for classics is to buy oem

[Jordan-cesf]

It's funny you mention TRW. In the M14 rifle collector community, TRW M14 parts are highly sought after. Of the 4 companies that supplied M14's to the US military, it's generally understood that TRW were of the finest quality. At the time (late 1950's) TRW was producing jet engine parts alongside rifle parts, using much of the same technology.

[gianfrancoa]

I agree with most of Pierre's comments. Unfortunately every time I've tried to use MB origiinal parts, dealer quote comes more than double than any OEM alternatives.
If you running a shop you don't wnat to have the trouble to warranty an aftermarket part, but as a DIY perhaps you can gamble hiping you can still decent quality.
At least I find FCP Euro honest and they list country of origin for the parts they sell, and they provide lifetime warranty.

[beautgrainger]

Over here in the UK, I've daily driven a W201 for 1.5yrs and find some parts are no longer available at the TPS Mercedes dealer parts department.. one of the guys even recommended topping up NLA blue coolant with the red, which seems a somewhat radical view.
I have to conclude that one of the main reasons to switch my daily is Mercedes.

[peterierino]

Pierre, thank you for all this good information but live in Australia and cant seem to find original parts here anywhere, where can I go to find them please, your reply on this would be much appreciated

[TuneGmotorsports]

I've tried to buy as many parts from mercedes to restore my w140 s500 but my goodness just control arms and suspension links are so expensive . and a lot of the stuff i need not available anymore . le sigh

[teymurakhundov]

Subscribe to that. Whenever an OEM MB part is available I always would go that way!

[danricci]

You're right as usual mr. Hedary, unfortunately as the time progresses Mercedes is using what appears to be their new favorite word "NLA" .for example for my beloved W201 tie rod is NLA, fuel tank NLA, fuel hoses as much as pains me at least I get to keep driving my Baby Benz by using crappy Lemforder, TRW, Febi,

[Johnathan_Waters]

I agree about Lemforder and TRW... they used to be second ONLY to the Genuine MB counterpart. They aren't what they used to be anymore though.... For instance, front Lower ball joints for my W163 ML55 AMG... they are clunking after about a year of daily driving (not a huge amount). The Genuine part is pretty much the only way to go anymore.

[robertanchor]

Would you say ACDELCO parts are better than TRW? I see that a trunk lift, for example, is just a few bucks more for ACDELCO.

[petervanlaren]

I decided to place Lemforder control arms in stead of OEM at prior Benz. No issues after 80k miles.
In my current Benz I have a squeek in front control arm after 46.000 miles which are OEM.
And If it is only a 10 $ or €10 in price difference then OEM without a doubt. If I know it is better?
But even than, OEM is almost double price compaired to Lemforder and what if OEM is no better?.

[tonychavez]

There is a misconception that parts from dealer parts counter is very expensive. They really are Not, especially the Starparts filters and such.