[Ajowhan]

Originally Posted by aerobod

Powerflex are not generally designed for fit-and-forget if you want long life. They work well and last a long time when the stainless steel inserts and bushing bores and ends are greased every year or so with their special silicone grease.

Yikes, I didn't know that, that could be annoying but not deal breaker if the greasing method is not too hard.

Are you referring to this "Use of Powerflex Copper Grease PCG1 is recommended for ease of installation. Periodic reapplication is recommended to extend squeak-free service life of bushings."?

Originally Posted by dradernh

Here's Bimmerworld's take on Meyle HD's product line (as of ~2012 or so, it looks like): https://www.bimmerworld.com/About-Us...Parts-for-BMW/;

BW's Meyle HD parts and kits: https://www.bimmerworld.com/ssearch....q:meyle$2520hd; and,

BW's description of the Meyle HD tension strut: https://www.bimmerworld.com/Front-Ri...6855742HD.html.

hth

That definitely helps! As always, that tips the scale in Meyle HD tension strut. I can't find an equivalent on Meyle HD for the LCA though.. I might be leaning towards Meyle HD arms and bushing change to the powerflex for the LCA right now.I only see regular Meyle non HD for the LCA..