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Subject:Re: Subject: German quality?
From:The Bus Depot
Date:Sat, 24 Aug 2013 22:13:45 -0400

> If you need the rear motor mounts Meyle is the best available for the
> outers.

> Meyle parts have in my experience to be junk.

> I prefer Lemforder for suspension parts as not only do they last
> longer but have more articulation.

> I have had issues with Lemforder Ball joints.

This combination of posts perfectly exemplifies my point. Sourcing can vary
from shipment to shipment of the identically labeled product, or even within
the same shipment. We track defectives and look for patterns; if we see a
pattern we look for another source. But it doesn't always go by brand.
Sometimes the same factory will supply multiple brands, or the same brand
will source from multiple factories. This month's bad Meyle might be next
month's bad Lemforder, or next month they both might be better, or both
might suck.  Keeping on top of it is a constant battle that takes a lot of
time and effort, and a dose of guesswork.

- Ron Salmon
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