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NAPA bj......
I mean Ball Joint!
> Question for those who have used the NAPA premium brand for replacement
> I got the NAPA ones today and the lowers have a hole for the grease fitting but are not threaded????
> Seems strange?? Before i take them back and act strange i wanted to know if everyone's was not threaded.
> Did you just tap them out or jam the fitting in (not liking this idea)
> Seems poor quality for $74/ piece.
Thanks!
> Question for those who have used the NAPA premium brand for replacement
> I got the NAPA ones today and the lowers have a hole for the grease fitting but are not threaded????
> Seems strange?? Before i take them back and act strange i wanted to know if everyone's was not threaded.
> Did you just tap them out or jam the fitting in (not liking this idea)
> Seems poor quality for $74/ piece.
Thanks!
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Our 1A Auto ball joints are the same quality as the Moog ones. Here's a link to that part of our site if you'd like to check them out.
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Our 1A Auto ball joints are the same quality as the Moog ones. Here's a link to that part of our site if you'd like to check them out.
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iv never seen a non self taping ball joint. use a 1/4" ratchet and screw them down to they seat. 3 fingers tight, they only need to be snug.
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Its been a while, but I believe my NAPA Premiums came with un-threaded holes.
They also came with a 90degree fitting and also a plug fitting, because the 90degree fitting hit the knuckle (or axle tube flanges ??). I put the 90degree fitting to the bench grinder for a moment, and it fit.
Good luck.
They also came with a 90degree fitting and also a plug fitting, because the 90degree fitting hit the knuckle (or axle tube flanges ??). I put the 90degree fitting to the bench grinder for a moment, and it fit.
Good luck.
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I've taken multiple sets of them out of the boxes in the warehouse and compared them to each other to see what the difference was and to check on the manufacturing of them.
I posted my original post because I enjoy hanging out on the board with you guys, and we have a decent part that I felt would help save some of the members a few bucks.
Have a great weekend,
Tony
I posted my original post because I enjoy hanging out on the board with you guys, and we have a decent part that I felt would help save some of the members a few bucks.
Have a great weekend,
Tony
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I've taken multiple sets of them out of the boxes in the warehouse and compared them to each other to see what the difference was and to check on the manufacturing of them.
I posted my original post because I enjoy hanging out on the board with you guys, and we have a decent part that I felt would help save some of the members a few bucks.
Have a great weekend,
Tony
I posted my original post because I enjoy hanging out on the board with you guys, and we have a decent part that I felt would help save some of the members a few bucks.
Have a great weekend,
Tony
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Not to come to anyones rescue, but it may seem that way...
From what I have learned, buying parts ect... there are only so many mfg out there, but alot of box printing companies...
I wouldnt be surprised if his, napa, ect werent made by Moog...
Does TRW still make there, I would also assume DANA still makes them to. To my knowledge those were the last 3 standing. TRW, Moog, DANA.
For a while it wasnt looking good for DANA though
From what I have learned, buying parts ect... there are only so many mfg out there, but alot of box printing companies...
I wouldnt be surprised if his, napa, ect werent made by Moog...
Does TRW still make there, I would also assume DANA still makes them to. To my knowledge those were the last 3 standing. TRW, Moog, DANA.
For a while it wasnt looking good for DANA though
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I'd be shocked if there weren't low cost China suppliers these days.
You know, I don't know what ever happened to TRW? I used to work for TRW and after I left they were purchased by Northrop Grumman. I don't remember Northrop Grumman having any interest in the automotive business, just missile and aerospace systems. Was the TRW automotive brand name sold off?
You know, I don't know what ever happened to TRW? I used to work for TRW and after I left they were purchased by Northrop Grumman. I don't remember Northrop Grumman having any interest in the automotive business, just missile and aerospace systems. Was the TRW automotive brand name sold off?