1996, 850 Turbo, Front Wheel Bearing Parts Question

[osmium]

Need to replace front wheel bearing on my '96. Available as a kit from Volvo for around $180, or aftermarket FAG for around $117. Was hoping to hear what success others have had with aftermarket wheel bearing kits.

Replaced front right bearing in 2010 with FAG

45-50k miles with no issue

[Rbaratt]

I'm replacing the bearing, got everything apart but I am going to order a lower control arm. Again there are choices, OEM Volvo - $150, Lemforder - $103, Meyle - $65 and FEBI - $55. I did end up ordering the FAG bearing assembly. Any comments on the control arm choices would be appreciated. This is a wide price range, and I am leaning towards the middle with Lemforder, but if the Meyle is a good product I would like to save some cash. Thanks.

[cn90]

Lemforder is the OEM mfg.
Meyle is OK but not as good as Lemforder.

Meyle lasts about 40K or so.
Lemforder 90K.

[erikv11]

People have had good success with the Meyle control arms, some members swear by them. I've never seen anyone compile the mileage to failure on them so I don't now where cn90 gets that info.

I do prefer the Lemforder control arms, as stated those are OEM, if you intend to run the car for a while that is a good way to go.