Rating of the best manufacturers of stabilizer struts for 2020

Every element in the car ecosystem is important and has a unique function. The stabilizer struts are a multi-piece part that plays an important role in balancing the weight of the machine. Thanks to them, the momentum created by the weight of the body is evenly distributed to the suspension, which prevents or minimizes the roll of the car, especially when the driver makes turns.

The strut carries a function auxiliary to the stabilizer. The load when the vehicle is moving is primarily directed to the struts, and only then to the stabilizer itself. It is believed that the struts and stabilizer link between the vehicle's suspension and body. If the first ones are worn out, the driver will immediately feel an imbalance in the handling of the car, because the weight of the body in such a case will be mostly on the suspension. A driver without sufficient driving experience risks getting into unpleasant driving situations if the struts are worn out. It is recommended to monitor the condition of this part and replace worn parts if the car's handling has noticeably dropped.

Rack device

The main purpose of this element in the device of the car's chassis is to balance the weight of the structure as a whole and to ensure the lateral strength of the car body. The part looks like an elongated rod-like object. On the market there are models with a length of 4-20 cm. Hinge elements of different configurations are built into the outer parts of the rod. There are also models on the market without built-in hinge elements.

The stabilizer post implies many elements in its device, so it cannot be monolithic. The hinge component is welded to the rod body. This mounting method is explained by the safety requirements for spare parts. The edging of the seam on the body of the rod is usually called the “neck”. The neck area is inferior in strength to the rest of the body, because the metal in this area is much thinner. Many stabilizer link failures are caused by overloading the “neck”. The reduced strength in this area is a well-thought-out engineering move, because if the “neck” did not break under excessive load, the breakage would have occurred in another place, the location of which is impossible to predict. In this case, there would be a possibility that the rod would pierce the bottom of the car. Therefore, the thinner area in the rack serves as a drain for sudden breakages.

Top rack manufacturers

Febest

A manufacturer from Germany, which has earned a reputation in the Russian latitudes as a solid manufacturer of spare parts. The popularity of Febestus is explained by the democratic price tag with the quality of the racks above average. Even the transportation of production facilities to China did not affect the level of production quality. The company successfully maintains high standards for the manufacture of components thanks to the well-functioning system of work of the personnel and administration of the company.

Under the name Febestus, the driver will find racks of various configurations for many brands and models of cars (from Japanese manufacturers to domestic ones).The price per unit of goods will not cause doubts among the buyer, in addition, the company gives a guarantee for its own products, so the driver can not doubt the quality of the purchased parts. In addition, Febest's products show excellent results in the harsh conditions of domestic roads.

• Acceptable price;
• Product quality;
• Strong results on Russian roads.

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Feedback:

“Febest is my preferred brand. Racks from the German manufacturer show confident results even on roads of questionable quality. The price is not the lowest, but the quality of the parts inspires confidence. I recommend this brand to those drivers who are not interested in the constant replacement of low-quality racks, but are looking for a stronger option! ”

Swag

The company is notable for the fact that production workshops are located in Europe, and not in China. Also, Swag is engaged in the packaging of components for cars. The company is also distinguished by its dynamics: the assortment of the company grows as the demand for certain parts in the market grows. Quality indicators are at the level of a strong middle, I do not pretend to be superior to factory spare parts of the car.

It should be borne in mind that the parameters of relative quality are relevant for foreign-made cars, if the stabilizer rack is placed in a domestic-made car (for example, "Vaz"), the driver will receive a spare part of at least the same level as the factory one. Coupled with an acceptable price tag, Swag will be one of the first options for consideration by owners of domestic cars.

• Adequate price;
• Strong quality for domestic car owners;
• Wide range of parts.

• Mediocre option for foreign car owners.

Feedback:

“Swag stands are the perfect replacement for the original from Largus. Since the latter's spare parts cost decent money, I buy Swag and I am not disappointed for more than a year of use. Show good results on flat and not very roads. I recommend Swag to anyone looking for alternatives for original spare parts from domestic cars! ”

Febi

The manufacturer Febi specializes in the production of spare parts for cars of predominantly German origin, from Mercedes to Opel. With a wide range of parts for cars of famous brands, Phoebe's reputation in the Russian market is ambiguous. Fans of this brand assure that Phoebe's disgruntled buyers are biased towards the manufacturer. It is worth noting that mixed reviews accompany details for different purposes, but not stabilizer struts. Spare parts in this category do not raise doubts about cost and quality indicators. The ambiguous opinions about Febi are explained by not the best adaptability of the components for Russian roads, and in Germany this brand is firmly popular.

The quality of the racks is not in doubt, because the manufacturer gives a number of strong guarantees. Firstly, the parts manufacturing workshops are located in Germany, which means that the work processes carried out in them must comply with the strict European requirements. In addition to quality standards, Phoebe's products are also well priced. It is worth considering that the Phoebe company is quite popular in Germany, and this guarantees it a constant influx of replicas from non-certified manufacturers. There are enough spare parts of unknown origin on the market, sold under the name of Phoebe.

• Adequate cost;
• Manufacturing quality standards;
• Wide range of spare parts.

• Mixed reviews.

Feedback:

“I have been using Phoebe racks for more than a year, during which time they have never let me down. There are enough names from this manufacturer on the market, besides the price is reasonable. It is worth considering that there are also enough replicas of this brand, so I recommend purchasing spare parts only from trusted sellers. Overall, Phoebe's racks deserve a solid recommendation! ”

Optimal

Another brand that specializes in spare parts not of factory origin from Germany. The Optimal brand is similar to the previous Phoebe in the ambiguity of product reviews, but it is worth noting that in the case of the first company, users show more positive opinions. Speaking about negative reviews about Phoebe, it is worth noting that most opinions are made unreasonably, which cannot be said about Optimal. Negative reviews of this brand are justified by the non-standard policy of Optimal spare parts production. The company has 3 departments (Germany, Poland and China), if the first 2 departments produce a product of strong quality, then the 3rd department shows an ambiguous result.

In addition to the negativity directed by users towards the quality of the Chinese department, there is also an opinion that the company as a whole has changed its specialization from a manufacturer to a packaging one. The assortment of racks for various brands is wide, the driver of a foreign car will find many parts for a specific car. The quality of the racks in general is directly reflected in the price tag per unit of goods, that is, a strong middle. Factory racks of foreign cars are an order of magnitude superior to components from Optimal. Drivers prefer the optimal one due to the fact that these products are presented in the economy segment.

• One of the most economical options;
• Wide range of titles;
• Product packaging.

• Brand reputation.

Feedback:

“Racks from Optimal are a good option if you need to urgently replace broken parts, but the budget does not allow you to purchase better options. The strut behavior on the road is not the worst, but the lifespan does not inspire confidence. I recommend it as a temporary replacement for high quality racks! ”

Rts

The company from Spain is known in the Russian market for the quality of its products, in general, and stabilizer struts, in particular. The production workshops of the company are located in Europe, from where they are supplied to the domestic market. The location of the workshops in the European Union indicates that the manufacturer guarantees high quality of the produced auto parts. Nevertheless, experienced users have noticed that with such high quality standards, the spare parts market in Russia is full of products with defects of various sizes. Perhaps this is due to the conditions of transportation, however, this fact should be taken into account before giving a clear preference to the brand. Speaking of product defects, it is worth noting that the metal component is never defective, so the buyer can be sure of the Rts stock.

For all the shortcomings and defects, it is worth noting that the quality of the product from Rts is strong and beyond doubt. In addition, the products of this brand are not counterfeited by uncertified manufacturers, so the buyer can remain confident in purchasing the original, and not a replica. It is recommended that you check the dust collector when purchasing an item from the Rts brand, because this is the most frequently defective item. If the dustbags are in proper condition, a bold rack purchase is allowed. On the Internet, there are laudatory reviews that Rts racks often last longer than factory ones.

• Strong quality;
• Relatively low price tag;
• Manufacturer's reputation.

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Feedback:

“Rts makes great racks that last long and hard! I have been using racks of this brand for more than 1.5 years and have never had any complaints, despite the fact that they show impressive results on Russian roads! I recommend it to anyone looking for quality spare parts at a reasonable price! ”

Fenox

Fenox racks are very popular in Russia and the CIS countries, due to the fact that the manufacturer initially focused on domestic realities and therefore the Fenox product is more optimized for these realities than others. In addition to the racks, the company produces many other car components, but the racks are also of impressive quality.The company's products are ideally compatible with all cars of domestic origin.

In addition, the production of products by Fenox is certified in accordance with the strict requirements of EU standards, which means that the quality of products will not raise questions even for discerning motorists. The company produces components not only for the domestic market, but also for export, the number of countries cooperating with Fenox is 50. The company also produces excellent components for machines of foreign origin.

• Perfect compatibility with domestic cars;
• High production standards;
• Wide range of products.

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Feedback:

“Fenox is the guarantor of high quality struts, especially for Russian cars. I have been using Fenoks stands for more than 3 years, for the entire period of operation they show excellent results! I recommend this brand to everyone who is looking for perfectly compatible auto parts! ”

Mapco

A German manufacturer, a newcomer to the domestic market, which has earned a solid reputation. The quality of Mapco products makes this brand one of the most preferred brands for the Russian car enthusiast. The manufacturer guarantees a long service life of the racks, even in conditions of poor quality roads.

• Strong product quality;
• Manufacturer's reputation;
• Long service life.

• Not found.

Feedback:

“Great racks from a German company, which are not ashamed to recommend to friends! Performance on any kind of road is impressive! I recommend these racks to anyone looking for parts for long term use! ”

Outcome

The Russian spare parts market offers the buyer an abundance of stabilizer struts. The offer is not limited to the classic configurations, there are also modernized versions, designed to cope with particularly difficult tasks. It is recommended to choose a specific brand based on reviews and reviews on the Internet, otherwise the driver runs the risk of purchasing a product of questionable quality at an inflated price.

There are general patterns, based on which, the driver should choose a specific manufacturer. To reduce the risk of purchasing low-quality products, it is recommended to pay attention to the following criteria:

1. Rack compatibility with a specific car. It often happens that a driver purchases a spare part that is not suitable for a specific car. It is worth contacting the seller for advice in order to prevent such a mistake. Also, it is allowed to apply for help on the Internet.
2. Matching connectors for mounting the rack and cars. It is recommended to study the communications of pre-installed spare parts (sizes of nuts, bolts, fasteners) and correlate the parameters with the purchased spare part. It is recommended to carefully study the above parameters so that you do not have to return the purchased item.
3. Manufacturer's reputation. The best brand is the one that was chosen by searching through personal experience, but if there is no such experience, it is allowed to trust the reviews of friends or reviews on the Internet.
4. Spare parts set. It is recommended to check the presence of the warranty card, rubber gaskets, docking units, fasteners and all necessary communications in the kit.

The choice of stabilizer struts will not be a problem if the driver treats it responsibly and follows the elementary rules for checking a particular name. By following simple rules, the user minimizes the possibility of purchasing low-quality spare parts.