15 best manufacturers of silent blocks

The ride quality and the level of safety depend on the quality of the silent blocks in the front and rear arms of the car suspension. As a rule, products of European and Asian companies, as well as Russian manufacturers, are presented on the domestic market. A large assortment and different price offers can make even experienced car owners doubt - which brand will they prefer?

The review will consider the best firms producing a wide range of spare parts, including silent blocks. At the same time, some manufacturers supply products not only to the secondary market, but also directly supply factory conveyors of famous brands. The position in the rating of a particular model was influenced by the manufacturer’s specifications, operating experience, as well as the opinions of car maintenance specialists.

The best European manufacturers of silent blocks

In Europe, German companies hold leading positions in the production of silent blocks. Most of them produce high-quality products, but because of their high popularity in Russia, one can find many fakes.

5 Sidem

The peculiarity of this brand is that the manufacturer manufactures all products at its own facilities and has never acted as a packaging company. In addition, the market does not know anything about the fakes of Sidem silent blocks, since the company occupies a rather modest market volume. The range of manufactured parts covers a wide range of cars, including Chinese and even domestic VAZ models.

Of course, installing Sidem bushings in the levers of the car, you should not expect that the performance will exceed the original spare parts. This brand is positioned as a confident "middling" budget category. And if on the rear suspension silent blocks can safely depart and 50 thousand km, then on the front levers their “vitality” will be much less. Depending on the operating conditions, they are able to withstand 30-35 thousand km of domestic roads.

4 Febest

Manufacturer from Germany focuses on the production of spare parts for the repair of Japanese and South Korean cars. The main feature is the fact that when creating silent blocks and other products natural rubber and high-performance filler components are used, thanks to which the company's products are most adapted for use in the low-temperature conditions of the northern regions of Russia.

The company pays special attention to high tolerances. Installed in the rear (front) arms Febest silent blocks firmly nursed more than 50 thousand. Km. The only condition is that the products must be original.The manufacturer maintains a balanced pricing policy, relying on the availability of products for the final consumer, therefore, fake products of this brand are very common on the domestic market. For this purpose, part of the capacity was transferred to the PRC, but the quality control fully complies with European requirements.

3 Febi

FERDINAND BILSTEIN (Febi), a German firm, boasts deep historical roots. The use of a modern integrated system in planning and management has allowed us to occupy a leading position in the global market for decades. Parts are shipped to more than 130 countries of the world; subsidiaries or joint ventures operate in many parts of the world. The company offers consumers more than 9000 items of spare parts for different car brands. Hobs are delivered to the conveyors of the largest automakers Mercedes and DAF. Products meet the stringent requirements of certificates of DIN ISO 9002.

Domestic car owners note the high quality of manufacturing of Febi silent blocks, which are sold at an affordable price. Parts for quite long stand the test of Russian roads. The main disadvantage of the brand is fame, because of which there are many counterfeit products.

2 OPTIMAL

A well-known manufacturer of silent blocks and other suspension parts is the German company OPTIMAL. The company was established over 40 years ago. It was possible to win the confidence of domestic motorists through the use of new design methods, the use of high-quality materials, and a responsible approach to personnel work. All products meet modern quality standards, the company has received awards for achievements from automobile plants such as Ford, General Motors and Opel. Parts under the brand OPTIMAL are delivered to the conveyors VW, Chrysler, Peugeot, Renault, Nissan, BMW, Toyota.

Car owners emit a number of positive qualities of OPTIMAL silent blocks. This is the elasticity of rubber, the reliability of the steel structure, durability. Of the shortcomings, there is a high price; some parts do not withstand Russian off-road.

1 Lemforder

One of the best manufacturers of suspension parts and steering gear is the trademark Lemforder (Lemferder). It belongs to the largest German concern ZF Friedrichshafen AG. The company appeared in 1947, but then, and today, innovative technologies and high-quality materials are used in production. Silentblocks Lemferder differ in reliability and durability. The range of the company has a wide range of parts (more than 13,000 items) that are suitable for different cars, starting with Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and ending with Ford. Many well-known carmakers use Lemforder parts on assembly lines.

Domestic car owners of cars mark such quality silent blocks brand Lemferder, as durability, reliability, high quality workmanship. The disadvantages of spare parts for this brand are the high price and a large number of fakes.

Best Asian silentblock manufacturers

Asian manufacturers of silent blocks specialize in the supply of parts for automobile plants in Japan, South Korea and China. They are of good quality at an affordable price, and the risk of buying counterfeit products on the domestic market is minimal.

5 MASUMA

The Japanese company MASUMA, whose production facilities are concentrated in 80 factories in different countries of the world, provides a significant share of the need for automotive parts in Eastern Europe and Russia.High-quality parts (silent blocks of the front and rear levers, filters, steering components, clutch and brake elements, thermostats, etc.) are supplied to assembly lines of factories of such auto giants as Honda, Nissan and Toyota, which indicates their reliability and durability.

Quality control is adjusted in such a way that the possible rejection rate is less than 0.6%. In this case, the pricing policy of the manufacturer MASUMA, allows products to be the best in competitiveness in the budget price segment of similar products. The main condition when choosing spare parts for this Japanese company is special attention to detail - there are many fake products on the market that go to a carefree customer under the guise of a quality product.

4 Katsuro

In the aftermarket of auto parts, this company is represented by more than 1500 items of parts, designed mainly for cars of Japanese, Chinese and Korean production. Production facilities are located in Malaysia, but a unique eight-step quality control of products carried out by Japanese experts.

Despite the fact that KATSURO spare parts are distinguished by high technical characteristics, their prices are set below average and are quite affordable for the consumer. Hobs of this manufacturer, installed in the front and rear arms, in their endurance are not much inferior to the original factory parts.

3 STELLOX

A large assortment of silent blocks for the front and rear arms of various cars is offered by the Chinese company STELLOX. The distinctive features of the parts of this manufacturer is stable quality and fair prices. The main reasons for the popularity of products in our country is the knowledge of the car market, the rich professional level of employees. STELLOX competes on equal terms with such well-known brands as Febi, RBI, OPTIMAL, Lemforder. Rubber products of the Chinese manufacturer are installed on many Asian models. In this case, STELLOX conducts regular audits at those enterprises that acquire their spare parts. All products comply with international ISO certificates, as well as domestic PCT and STB standards.

Domestic car owners of Asian cars note such advantages of STELLOX Bushes as availability and good quality. The disadvantages of Chinese parts include low resistance to bad roads.

2 CTR

The Korean company Central Corporation (trademark CTR) has been working in the automotive component market since 1960. The company's range includes a wide range of parts for the front and rear suspension, steering gear and braking system. Thanks to the introduction of the most advanced technologies and careful quality control, manufactured products have won recognition in different countries of the world, including Russia. The company is actively developing, the whole range of parts is constantly being improved, new names are appearing. Korean enterprise hobs are supplied to conveyors of auto giants such as Hyundai, Kia, GM, Daewoo, Ford. This indicates a high consumer properties of spare parts.

Owners of Korean and Japanese cars, who have changed the silent blocks in the arms, point out the correct design, the size, availability and good quality. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find a suitable part of this manufacturer in catalogs.

1 RBI

The well-known Thai company RBI manufactures spare parts for most Japanese and some European automakers. The company was founded in 1972. The entire line is divided into two groups: RBI and Ritco. The first direction was created to refer to silent blocks of cars, and another option is used for commercial vehicles. All products comply with ISO 9001: 2000 standards.The main production facilities are located in China, and research centers are located in Thailand. Due to its low cost, the company's products are in high demand. In addition, it is rarely faked because of economic inexpediency. When choosing an RBI silentblock, you should carefully inspect the packaging, check the availability of codes, and get acquainted with the contents of the sticker.

Buyers flatter the price, exact size, elasticity of silent blocks. Among the disadvantages there is a small range and a limited service life.

The best manufacturers of silent blocks for domestic cars

Domestic cars are completed on the conveyor by silentblocks, which are produced by Russian enterprises. Not only original spare parts are offered for replacement, but also products of foreign companies.

5 PRIORATE

This manufacturer appeared on the market 15 years ago, offering rubber products for cars. The silent blocks of the company are produced for the front and rear arms of the models VAZ, GAZ, UAZ, as well as domestic and imported commercial vehicles. In addition, the manufacturer performs individual orders, producing products in small batches according to the size of the customer.

Priory SPb places high demands on raw material suppliers, working exclusively with companies that guarantee high quality raw materials. Thanks to this approach and modern equipment, manufactured products are notable for their reliability and nurses no less than their analogues, which is an indisputable competitive advantage for silent blocks with an affordable price.

4 Fulcrum

After installing the silent blocks of the domestic manufacturer “Fulcrum”, VAZ car owners note the fact that the rear suspension began to work much harder. Installing this product in the front levers increased steering sensitivity and control accuracy. The silent blocks of this company have a rather long service life, which is comparable to the original products.

At the same time, there is a mass circulation of cheaper analogues on the market, which sellers, for the sake of profit, offer under the guise of the brand "Tochka Podory". They become the reason for the appearance of negative reviews, which, although few in number and completely opposite to the bulk of the characteristics. This phenomenon causes significant damage to the image of the manufacturer, who has not yet found a way to provide original products with reliable protection.

3 Polyurethane

The company "Polyurethane" is more than 3000 items of spare parts for cars Korean, Russian (VAZ, GAZ, UAZ), European, Chinese and American production. Polyurethane silent blocks are made on the latest equipment, using only high quality raw materials purchased in Europe.

At the same time, the products are practically not susceptible to moisture, 3-4 times stronger than rubber and, accordingly, have a longer service life. However, when installing silent blocks on the front levers, the suspension works more rigidly and can also make creaking sounds. In this case, the buyer will be satisfied with the affordable cost of these products, as well as the lack of falsification, because scammers are targeting products with higher costs.

2 BelMag

The largest Russian manufacturer of silent blocks for domestic cars is the company BelMag. The company has been operating in the automotive parts market since 1996.The range has a large number of spare parts for cars such as VAZ, GAZ, RENAULT, NISSAN. In addition to the silent blocks of the front and rear arms, the company produces ball bearings, parts of the steering mechanism and brake system. Total nomenclature includes about 300 items of details. The company provides a complete production cycle thanks to an impressive fleet of modern equipment, a scientific center, a testing laboratory and qualified personnel. For its high quality, BelMag has repeatedly received awards at Russian and international competitions.

Owners of VAZ cars value BelMag silent blocks for low prices, their presence in different regions of the country. With regard to operational properties, then with proper installation and proper operation, they will regularly serve several seasons.

1 TRIALLI

Reliable and durable silent blocks for domestic cars VAZ, Gazelle produces Italian company TRIALLI. The company was founded in 1995, it included a group of manufacturers of auto parts for the conveyor factory Fiat. The name of the company became an abbreviation of the "Trinity Union". In addition to the general trademark, the members of the group have an agreement on a single distribution network. In 2005, the dealer network was opened in Russia. In the range of the manufacturer has a large number of items of parts. In addition to the silent blocks of the front and rear arms, motorists can purchase parts and components for the suspension, steering gear, engine, transmission, and braking system. All products have a warranty period, which provides the Russian representation.

Owners of VAZ cars compliment the quality of TRIALLI silent blocks. They are affordable and durable. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to find these parts on sale.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of silent blocks?
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Lemforder

OPTIMAL

Febi

RBI

CTR

STELLOX

TRIALLI

BelMag

PRIORATE

Fulcrum

Polyurethane

MASUMA

Katsuro

Sidem

Febest

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