Ball joint failed in six months - how do you know if a new one is good?

On Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 4:53:54 PM UTC-4, Bob J Jones wrote:
Ball joint failed in six months - how do you know if a new one is good?

Buy one made by a recognized, reputable parts manufacturer, preferably an
OEM supplier, not Chinese no name junk?

On Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 4:02:45 PM UTC-5, trader_4 wrote:

On Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 4:53:54 PM UTC-4, Bob J Jones wrote:

Ball joint failed in six months - how do you know if a new one is good?

Buy one made by a recognized, reputable parts manufacturer, preferably an
OEM supplier, not Chinese no name junk?


And have a garage that has the equipment press it in like required.
Too many shade tree mechanics try to do this themselves and get it
in crooked and not pressed all the way.

On Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:53:47 +0000 (UTC), Bob J Jones
wrote:

Ball joint failed in six months - how do you know if a new one is good?
Is it a MOOG?
Was it installed by a proficient mechanic? If so, it's good.

If no on either or both, your guess is as good as mine.

On 4/18/18 4:17 AM, BurfordTJustice wrote:
What a load of nonsense...

Best to just STFU if you don't know the answer.

To quote trader ,"you are a ****ing moron"



"trader_4" wrote in message
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: On Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 4:53:54 PM UTC-4, Bob J Jones wrote:
: Ball joint failed in six months - how do you know if a new one is good?
:
: Buy one made by a recognized, reputable parts manufacturer, preferably an
: OEM supplier, not Chinese no name junk?


aren't reptards so helpful