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Old 12-17-2015, 01:40 PM   #1
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Front control arm link for 986 Boxster... why so hard to find?

I am replacing my shot control arm links, and I have TRW for the back already (discussed in this thread: rear suspension noise over tar strips ). The TRW fronts seems to be discontinued, and I'm not sure what to get.

Part# 99634104306

Choices seem to be:

EPS Vertex with rebuilt urethane bushings. I don't want to go that route.
Porsche Upgraded Lower Control Arm - NEW: Steering and Suspension &amp Control Arms and Related Parts

OEM Porsche parts, dang they are $$$$
https://www.ecstuning.com/Porsche-2000-Boxster-986-Roadster_S-Convertible-H6_3.2L/Suspension/Control_Arm/ES1484839/

ECS Tuning has an HT brand, never heard of it
https://www.ecstuning.com/Porsche-2000-Boxster-986-Roadster_S-Convertible-H6_3.2L/Suspension/Control_Arm/ES2788441/

ECS also has Febi brand, have heard of them but on backorder until Feb18
https://www.ecstuning.com/Porsche-2000-Boxster-986-Roadster_S-Convertible-H6_3.2L/Suspension/Control_Arm/ES2876788/

Many sites seem to list TRW in this part but when you go to order then they get back with you and let you know that they are out of stock and don't know when they will get them (never.. this part is discontinued according to the TRW website)

Any alternatives or well respected aftermarket options I may have missed?

There are these from elephant racing, yikes
Elephant Racing | Control Arms and Links | Porsche Boxster/Cayman

For Boxsters there are for the front only, but for 996 they go at all 4 corners. I guess I was hoping for some more aftermarket options.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Steve
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