upper control arms

[Cochese]

OK, last thread tonight!

My upper control arms are toast. My suspension is currently stock but eventually I am looking at V3s and hotchkis sway bars.

What is the best option for UCAs that will work both with stock suspension and KW.

Rebuildable is a bonus.

Thanks!

[V8weight]

I replaced all of my control arms with the 034 Motorsport density line parts...the bushings felt fine, but the quality of the actual aluminum arms seemed rather poor. I would just replace them with well proven OEM components such as Lemforder, TRW and Meyle...

[ben916]

Look at PureMS for all your control arm needs - IIRC there is a complete kit for $699
And now I can't find it....

EDIT: it is for A6 4.2 - Febi-Bilstein Control Arm Kit for Audi / VW with Aluminum Uprights (http://www.purems.com/Products/8D0498998S4ALUM.FB.Febi-Bilstein-Control-Arm-Kit-for-Audi-VW-with-Aluminum-Uprights)
I am gonna call Mike on this one...

[Mr. Rictus]

You could also look into the adjustable upper control arms that Stern makes. They're rebuildable and allow for camber adjustment.

I'm waiting for them to get finished with their current production run so I can get a set. My upper arms are completely shot!

I think that the RS6 and S6 control arms are the same...

[Brav]

As V8 did, I did 034 and would not do it again... had to change 2 bushings soon after. Keep OEM arms and replace with quality bushings. I would also invest in adjustable uppers, should pay fr itself after preventing premature tire wear a few times.

[aussie rs6]

Suggest check out UK owners experience.

visit http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=93727&hilit=control+arms

Apparently Meyle do a heavy duty kit with uprated bearings.

[mdegracia]

Will all C5 A6 upper control arms fit the RS6?

[hahnmgh63]

If they are the later 2002-on A6 (known as post facelift) then yes they will fit the RS6. The only difference in the RS6 arms was the bushings and I think only the lower front bushing was higher density. To Ben: I purchased the Febi/Bilstein from PureMS and it was a nice kit with all of the required hardware but since I have found that the Meyle HD arms have better bushings than the Febi/Bilstein and have swapped all of mine to the Meyle stuff as I think it will last a little longer and probably more closely replicateds the OEM RS6 stuff.

[mdegracia]

Can the Meyle HD's be had as a complete kit (i.e., the four uppers)?

[hahnmgh63]

I got my Meyle's from AuthausAZ but as separate items, maybe someone can sell as a kit? http://www.autohausaz.com/audi-auto-parts/index.html

[905084]

Looking to replace the front suspension of my A6 4.2. I've thrown out URO as an option due to apparent poor quality on other forums. Leaves me with Meyle or Febi. Any preferences? Prices seem close. Also have H&R lowering springs to put on, do I need Stern adjustable uppers?

Or Moog?

[hahnmgh63]

Go with Meyle HD over Febi/Bilstein. I've used both and the Meyle HD are superior. I bought my Meyle HD at AutohausAZ but do a search as prices can change.

[mik15]

same here, have replaced all 8 with Meyle HD, so far so good...

[905084]

Went with Moog....made in Germany and Spain...$30/$40 each. Hope they are good, cause Europe is wrecking my 401k.

[lswing]

Just ordered the Meyle HD, front lower rears, $130 each, from AutohausAZ....

[RS8]

As V8 did, I did 034 and would not do it again... had to change 2 bushings soon after. Keep OEM arms and replace with quality bushings. I would also invest in adjustable uppers, should pay fr itself after preventing premature tire wear a few times.
Hi
Did you mounted them properly according to their recommendation?
*NOTE 3: To ensure a long life for these control arms, when they are installed, it is IMPERATIVE that the suspension be compressed to static ride height before any suspension pivot bushings are tightened. If this is not done, bushings will tear as the twisting forces on them will be much higher than is intended. If you have any questions about this, please contact us to verify, if this is not done any warranty will be voided.

9 times out of 10, this is the primary reason for the bushings wearing prematurely.



Is there various manufacturers of adjustable uppers? or only 034?

[BuffaloRS6]

You could also look into the adjustable upper control arms that Stern makes. They're rebuildable and allow for camber adjustment.

I'm waiting for them to get finished with their current production run so I can get a set. My upper arms are completely shot!

I think that the RS6 and S6 control arms are the same...

^ What he said. My upper control arms were toast, so I ordered a set of Sterns from Pure MS. Only bad part was I had to wait 2 months for them to arrive. They work great with aftermarket suspensions and sway bars. I run KW V3's, Hotchkiss sway bars, & 19x9.5 VMR 701's w/ 275/30-19 Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h211/ACerr22/photo4-1.jpg

[audiprotn]

Bump,
those of you with stern control arms.
Were you able to do a proper alignment where the car would go straight and feel right?

[Elevens]

Its the best investment you can make for you expensive tires sake. Especially if she's lowered. You just cannot achieve the Factory Camber. When these were installed, Audi did the alignment and they didn't even have to make adjustments to the Sterns links to obtain the Factory spec alignment. And this is with a car that has been Dropped quite a bit. They are very Expensive but quite worth it and are made of very high quality components. I wasn't about to put on Michelin PSS's only to have insides wear abnormally quickly, been there done that. Any way if you can afford them its the way to go...............


http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz237/vintron/P1000786.jpg

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz237/vintron/P1000813.jpg

[audiprotn]

Thanks Elevens, as always, very informative.

Sterns are already on the car.

I also put new heavy duty tie rods.

Was debating between going to Audi or this other euro shop.
Decided against Audi ( I didn't call them, but thought they don't work with aftermarket parts).
Got the alignment done and its pulling to the right quiet a lot. Also started vibrating a bit at 60mph.
My tires are in good shape. Maybe I need to rebalance them.

Anyways, I should get my coilovers next week, and want to get the best alignment I could.

Ive got three options: a verrrry reputable shop that mostly deals with racing Porsches, a guy who is recommended by a lot ( works at the tire shop) or Audi dealer.

I, for some reason, thought once your car is lowered you need to adjust it to "another" specs, not the oem.

[audiprotn]

My a4 was slammed
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u225/audiprtn/BB/IMG_2293.jpg
These are 19s
But I was on 17" most of the time, and I was scraping my bumper very often.

I don't want to deal with it with this car, but I want it as low as possible to be able to drive on daily basis.
How low are you? Since I got the exact same setup as you.

[Elevens]

I didn't do any measurements but I am low as I can get without any rubbing issues. It was kind of a trial and error thing. I lowered it until she started to rub and then raised it in small increments until no more rubbing. Since all setups are different that's the only way to get your lowest ride height with no issues. Its a little tedious but once done its over with. At any rate this is my Ride height without any rubbing. I cannot get my fingers between fender and tire. By the way that's one nice looking A4......


http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz237/vintron/P1010515.jpg


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