TheLoyale Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) When I was doing the front lift, I notice that the BJ boot on the passenger control arm was cracked all the way around. It seems to move nice and smooth still and I didn't see really any grease coming out. but anyhoo I was thinking for future refrence I would ask what Aftermarket brands you guys go with (Besides OE SUBARU) I didn't remove any of the BJs from their cups when I did the lift (I worked around that) the lower control arm balljoints on both sides seem fine (No play, and move nicely) same with the tie rod ends. -Tom PS: Yes I did search, but its just a mess trying to find serton info in a hay stack Lol. Edited July 16, 2009 by TheLoyale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I go with the Beck Arnley ones I believe. I really don't have any reason except they seem robust and decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Almost all of the Beck-Arnley parts are just repackaged OEM parts. I opened a Beck-Arnley engine mount for an EA81 and they had forgotten to remove it from the Fuji plastic GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aba4430 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 On my 87 Brat (EA81), I used TRW when I replaced these in 2004. The parts were from Japan. I have a set of TRW joints for my 94 Altima now that I need to replace; these are also from Japan. They look absolutely OEM. TRW and B&A are reasonable choices. Edited to fix spelling error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ettev Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I've always used Moog (now a subsidiary of Federal-Mogul) with good success.http://www.federal-mogul.com/en/AftermarketSolutions/NorthAmerica/SteeringSolutions/Products/MOOG-Steering-Suspension/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Thank you all, yes I havn't had any issues with Beck/arnley products yet. I used their T-belts and oil pump and fuel filter. GD, Hahaha really! well thats good to know Thanks again for the options -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudduck Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 The last coulpe of things I got that were TRW was made in china. Tie rod ends for my Subaru and a pitman arm for a Blazer were from china. I just hope the quality hasn;t gone down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 The last coulpe of things I got that were TRW was made in china. Tie rod ends for my Subaru and a pitman arm for a Blazer were from china. I just hope the quality hasn;t gone down. Well if it says "China" on it, then I would assume the qulity isn't the same (May not be bad, but its not as good as Japan) -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I've always used Moog (now a subsidiary of Federal-Mogul) with good success.http://www.federal-mogul.com/en/AftermarketSolutions/NorthAmerica/SteeringSolutions/Products/MOOG-Steering-Suspension/ +1. nothing but moog ball joints and rod ends on my cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 +1. nothing but moog ball joints and rod ends on my cars. And with the way you drive, they seem to hold up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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