:: EuropaParts.com :: Meyle HD Control Arm Kits

[Hugh@EuropaParts]

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Installation Note: It is imperative that the suspension be compressed to static ride height before any suspension pivot bushings are tightened, as per the factory installation procedure. If this is not done, the bushings will tear prematurely as the twisting forces on them will be much higher than is intended. Meyle's Limited Warranty on Heavy-Duty products does not cover premature failure due to improper installation or use. We highly recommend professional installation for this product.

CONTROL ARM KIT (M12, EARLY, MEYLE HD) (https://www.europaparts.com/control-arm-kit-1160500222hd-meyle-hd.html)

This upgraded, 12-piece, heavy-duty OEM control arm kit includes all eight (8) front control arms, two (2) sway bar links, two (2) upgraded ball joints, and all of the hardware needed to complete the control arm job on your Early Audi A4 S4 A5 S5 A6 A7 Q5 on the B8 & C7 chassis. The quality of this kit greatly exceeds Audi OEM specs to improve durability and longevity. Your car will handle like new or even better. Designed by Meyle in Germany.

Important: This kit is suitable for early Audi models with M12 curved lower control arms. The Late M14 kit can be found here (https://www.europaparts.com/control-arm-kit-1160500223hd-meyle-hd.html). If in doubt, please contact us with your VIN and we'll tell you exactly which kit to order. New and upgraded outer tie rod ends are sold separately. See related products.

GUARANTEED TO FIT THE FOLLOWING MODELS:

2009-2010 Audi A4 B8 (up to prod. 11/02/2009)
2008-2010 Audi A5 B8 (up to prod. 11/02/2009)
2010-2010 Audi S4 B8 (up to prod. 11/02/2009)
2008-2010 Audi S5 B8 (up to prod. 11/02/2009)
2012-2013 Audi A6 C7 (up to prod. 07/01/2013)
2012-2013 Audi A7 C7 (up to prod. 07/01/2013)
2009-2010 Audi Q5 (up to prod. 10/31/2009)


CONTROL ARM KIT (M14, LATE, MEYLE HD) (https://www.europaparts.com/control-arm-kit-1160500223hd-meyle-hd.html)

This upgraded, 12-piece, heavy-duty OEM control arm kit includes all eight (8) front control arms, two (2) sway bar links, two (2) upgraded ball joints, and all of the hardware needed to complete the control arm job on your Late Audi A4 S4 A5 S5 RS5 A6 S6 A7 S7 RS7 Q5 SQ5 on the B8 & C7 chassis. The quality of this kit greatly exceeds Audi OEM specs to improve durability and longevity. Your car will handle like new or even better. Designed by Meyle in Germany.

Important: This kit is suitable for late Audi models with M14 curved lower control arms. The Early M12 kit can be found here. (https://www.europaparts.com/control-arm-kit-1160500222hd-meyle-hd.html) If in doubt, please contact us with your VIN and we'll tell you exactly which kit to order. New and upgraded outer tie rod ends are sold separately. See related products.

GUARANTEED TO FIT THE FOLLOWING MODELS:

2010-2016 Audi A4 B8 (from prod. 11/02/2009)
2013-2016 Audi A4 allroad B8
2010-2017 Audi A5 B8 (from prod. 11/02/2009)
2010-2016 Audi S4 B8 (from prod. 11/02/2009)
2010-2017 Audi S5 B8 (from prod. 11/02/2009)
2013-2015 Audi RS5
2013-2018 Audi A6 C7 (from prod. 07/02/2013)
2013-2018 Audi S6 C7
2013-2018 Audi A7 C7 (from prod. 07/02/2013)
2013-2018 Audi S7 C7
2014-2018 Audi RS7 C7
2010-2017 Audi Q5 (from to prod. 11/01/2009)
2014-2017 Audi SQ5

[Loe]

incredible! I like that there are more and more options available now!

[Hugh@EuropaParts]

incredible! I like that there are more and more options available now!

Absolutely... I have a bit over 4 years on my kit and not a single issue.

[theweebabyseamus]

I had some questions on the M12 vs M14. Do you know what the reason for the change was? If you have an M12 car, is there any reason why you wouldn't want to go to the M14 ball joints?

[rustyrizzo]

How do these compare with the 034 Motorsport set?


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[S4'ed]

I just bought this...good price....the front end is starting to get "clunky" at 68,000 miles...

[Symko]

Does this company make adjustable upper control arms as well? I could not find any and am about to change out to Bilstein Permance kit and doing the control arms as well.

[Hugh@EuropaParts]

I had some questions on the M12 vs M14. Do you know what the reason for the change was? If you have an M12 car, is there any reason why you wouldn't want to go to the M14 ball joints?

The M12 and M14 kits are not interchangeable unfortunately.


How do these compare with the 034 Motorsport set?


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I personally like the Meyle arms better... if you compare them side by side you'll see that the Meyle are higher quality.


I just bought this...good price....the front end is starting to get "clunky" at 68,000 miles...

These carry a 5 year warranty. Were they pre loaded when installed?


Does this company make adjustable upper control arms as well? I could not find any and am about to change out to Bilstein Permance kit and doing the control arms as well.

Unfortunately they do not.

[S4'ed]

These carry a 5 year warranty. Were they pre loaded when installed?

No, these are the original factory installed control arms, in my experience the rubber bushings of the upper arms typically start to fail around this mileage. This was my same experience with my B5 A4 and B5 Passat. It is not a durable design....

[Symko]

If lowered on H&R OE Sport springs, would it still be possible to have the wheels aligned within factory spec?



The M12 and M14 kits are not interchangeable unfortunately.



I personally like the Meyle arms better... if you compare them side by side you'll see that the Meyle are higher quality.



These carry a 5 year warranty. Were they pre loaded when installed?



Unfortunately they do not.

[Hugh@EuropaParts]

No, these are the original factory installed control arms, in my experience the rubber bushings of the upper arms typically start to fail around this mileage. This was my same experience with my B5 A4 and B5 Passat. It is not a durable design....

Oh I see... hopefully these will last longer than the originals. [race]


If lowered on H&R OE Sport springs, would it still be possible to have the wheels aligned within factory spec?

If lowering the car you want the toe to be as close to 0 as possible.

[Hugh@EuropaParts]

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[Lizard821000]

Original arms are lasting 80-150k , I need new arms and everywhere Iv looked all arm kits only last 5-10k max or 3-5 years , the HD meyle kit looks ok and priced in the middle but I’m reading lots of bad press about Chinese production etx even with lemforder arms

Not sure what to buy tbh

[Nillious]

Main thing is to tighten them with the suspension under weight of the car or they will fail. I had a shop install my Meyle kit and when I picked it up the front end was high. I had to loosen control arms and put a jack under the suspension and re-tighten them under load. I asked the mechanic if he did that and he said it’s not needed and will settle. The car sat perfectly after I re-torqued them. Unfortunately a lot of mechanics have that it’ll be fine mentality.

They have been on for 30k and fine so far. It’s hard to know what the cause of failure was for people who claim a failure that soon. Oil leaks will destroy a bushing as well as incorrect installation. Also remember that people come to the internet to complain but rarely to praise.

[Hugh@EuropaParts]

Main thing is to tighten them with the suspension under weight of the car or they will fail. I had a shop install my Meyle kit and when I picked it up the front end was high. I had to loosen control arms and put a jack under the suspension and re-tighten them under load. I asked the mechanic if he did that and he said it’s not needed and will settle. The car sat perfectly after I re-torqued them. Unfortunately a lot of mechanics have that it’ll be fine mentality.

They have been on for 30k and fine so far. It’s hard to know what the cause of failure was for people who claim a failure that soon. Oil leaks will destroy a bushing as well as incorrect installation. Also remember that people come to the internet to complain but rarely to praise.

Spot on, most control arm failures are super quick when they are not installed correctly... 9/10 the part is blamed as being "junk" and "defective".