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08-12-2010, 07:47 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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As the title states, is it worth the extra sticking with the oem stuff or is the generic aftermarket stuff ok?
I'm about to do shock, springs and the ball joints next week, don't want to ruin it with cheap stuff if that's the case.
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08-12-2010, 08:35 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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i have to say i`m a fan of the oem items, 182000 k`s i`m still on the originals no clunking wandering or bad traits as yet(touch wood), but i do keep them greased up.
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08-12-2010, 08:39 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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So who is the OEM for Ford ball joints?
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08-12-2010, 08:43 PM
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Miami Pilot
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Non-genuine these days generally refers to the packaging and not the product.
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08-12-2010, 11:22 PM
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09-12-2010, 05:30 PM
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08-12-2010, 09:57 PM
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ROCKING THE EL FUTURA
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its all the same now unless you buy aussie made.
chances of that nil. ive been running ones i got from e-bay for over a year now no probs yet.
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08-12-2010, 11:51 PM
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Miami Pilot
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KOK is the last lot i put in (last weekend, actually). Suspension place I took it to for an alignment said they use ford ones, but that once you take them out of the packaging, they all look the same.
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09-12-2010, 12:40 PM
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Walking with God
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Just checked ebay and they're only $40 plus postage! Cheap as! Where did you get yours from JC, ebay or a local supplier? GK
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09-12-2010, 02:38 PM
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Miami Pilot
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eBay (CVjointsAustralia) - got them last year, uppers and lowers delivered for under $80.
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09-12-2010, 03:52 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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Well that was my next questions..thanks all and thanks JC!
So it seems there is no real difference, or that the others or just what the OEM stuff is anyway?
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10-12-2010, 06:52 AM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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Im yet to find that ebay store JC...what do you think of this?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-BALL-JOIN...item5193dbe27e
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11-12-2010, 12:13 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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pity they don`t have nipples(er grease nipples)
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14-12-2010, 08:45 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Ball joints - genuine or not?
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