Meyle HD sway bar link horror stories?

slinkygn · 08-15-2015, 03:36 PM

Going to be replacing a big chunk of my front suspension; I'd considered getting the Meyle HD tie rods and sway bar links, but after the bad reports from some about the HD tie rods popping out after low mileage, I decided I'd go with the known quantity and get Lemforder.

Has anyone had similar problems with the HD sway bar links? Looking at the Meyle diagrams for the HD parts, the sway bar links seemed better designed to me than the tie rod ends anyway, but as they say, "once bitten, twice shy..." I figure I should at least ask around and see if anyone has had particularly bad experiences with the HD sway bar links instead of just going with my eyeballs vs. those of BMW engineers.

feuer · 08-15-2015, 10:09 PM

I have had them on mine for little over a year now. They have help up well considering the harsh winter, very bad roads and dozen track events.

Phil325i · 08-17-2015, 07:58 AM

My HD drops have been on for 16K with zero issues.

mbanks21 · 08-17-2015, 09:03 AM

I have HD links and no problems for the last year

simon · 08-17-2015, 10:03 AM

I have had meyle HD sway end links for about 13k with seemingly no issues. I also have Meyle HD tie rods and I do have some popping when turning the steering wheel at low speeds, but I have no idea where it's coming from. Maybe it is this tie rod ends. durn.

StealYourFace · 08-20-2015, 12:04 PM

I got 15k out of my last set before they started clunking. The boot around the ball joint was ripped and the ball joint was dead. Lifetime warranty thru FCP at least.

simon · 08-24-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by StealYourFace

I got 15k out of my last set before they started clunking. The boot around the ball joint was ripped and the ball joint was dead. Lifetime warranty thru FCP at least.

Interesting. I have a clunk in my suspension and haven't investigated where it's coming from yet. 13k on Meyle HD tie rods and front sway bar end links. I wonder if I should just replace with Lemforder parts.

slinkygn · 10-05-2015, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by simon

Interesting. I have a clunk in my suspension and haven't investigated where it's coming from yet. 13k on Meyle HD tie rods and front sway bar end links. I wonder if I should just replace with Lemforder parts.

Did you end up figuring out if that's where that came from?

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slinkygn Private 17 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2007 335i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: TX, US iTrader: (0)	Meyle HD sway bar link horror stories? Going to be replacing a big chunk of my front suspension; I'd considered getting the Meyle HD tie rods and sway bar links, but after the bad reports from some about the HD tie rods popping out after low mileage, I decided I'd go with the known quantity and get Lemforder. Has anyone had similar problems with the HD sway bar links? Looking at the Meyle diagrams for the HD parts, the sway bar links seemed better designed to me than the tie rod ends anyway, but as they say, "once bitten, twice shy..." I figure I should at least ask around and see if anyone has had particularly bad experiences with the HD sway bar links instead of just going with my eyeballs vs. those of BMW engineers.
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feuer Major General 4289 Rep 9,226 Posts Drives: wife crazy! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	I have had them on mine for little over a year now. They have help up well considering the harsh winter, very bad roads and dozen track events.
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Phil325i Brigadier General 639 Rep 3,215 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	My HD drops have been on for 16K with zero issues. __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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mbanks21 Colonel 1281 Rep 2,962 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	I have HD links and no problems for the last year
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simon Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 222 Posts Drives: E92 Montego Blue 328i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	I have had meyle HD sway end links for about 13k with seemingly no issues. I also have Meyle HD tie rods and I do have some popping when turning the steering wheel at low speeds, but I have no idea where it's coming from. Maybe it is this tie rod ends. durn.
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08-20-2015, 12:04 PM	#6
StealYourFace Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: F30 328i M 6mt, E36 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shakedown Street, Buffalo NY iTrader: (1)	I got 15k out of my last set before they started clunking. The boot around the ball joint was ripped and the ball joint was dead. Lifetime warranty thru FCP at least. __________________
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