terzo98

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Has anybody used parts from these part suppliers?
Febest, Febi Biltein or ABS.

I need to free off the cam bolts on the rear suspension ready for a four wheel alignment. The cambolts are seized solid in the top of the rear lateral link bush. I am going to need to cut the bolt out with a reciprocating saw which will damage the bush.
I have priced new lateral link assemblies from Subaru (Lateral link assembly -front. Part number 20250FG020) which come in at a staggering £199.89. These are complete with the bushing and ball joint.

I can get the same item from the above manufacturers for a lot less.
Febest £39.66
Febi Bilstein £27.21
ABS £21.51

My concern is on quality and how the items perform and last.

Is it a case of you get what you pay for? Buy cheap buy twice?

Any help or experience is much appreciated.

Gambit

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352898856214 - tho i cant be sure these are genuine, worth asking them.

if you look up 20250FG020 on https://partsouq.com/ youll see 20250FG021 is the revised part number

NOSSY_89

Those Febi Bilstien you mentioned are quite big in the German car community. Would have thought quality would be fine due to them making a lot of OEM stuff for loads of manufacturers.

For the genuine subaru ones where did you get that quote from mate

Turbovin

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I've just fitted Febi Bilstein tie rod ends to my car. I've used their parts before when I had BMW:s so I expect them to be decent but time will tell.

terzo98

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Sorry for the delayed reply to your question NOSSY_89. The quote was from Tees Valley Subaru in Darlington.

NOSSY_89

No worries mate. Was checking because I've found a lot of secondhand parts are now more expensive than buying brand new from the dealer.