Ball Joints

griston64 · Mar 13th, 2019, 13:22

I'm going to be replacing my Ball Joints as part of my suspension re-build. One thing that I've touched on before is the disparity in prices. This is something that annoys and also surprises me. I have always tried to buy the best quality as it tends to last longer but the difference in price seems to be growing by the day. I think a certain well known website is partly to blame but it does make things confusing to say the least

To give you an idea

Lemforder ( pfv online ) £35.00 each
Aftermarket ?? ( pfv online ) £13.00 each
TRW ( fleaby ) £17.00 each
German made ( Skandix ) £49.00 each
No maker ( Brookhouse ) £22.74 each
Volvio Genuine ( FRF Swansea ) £61.80 each

So as you can see they can both be replaced for £26.00 at one end or £123.60 at the other end

What are your thoughts ???

classicswede · Mar 13th, 2019, 15:23

TRW make the ball joints for Volvo. Volvo joints both original and replacement are stamped TRW / Volvo

The Ebay price there is amazingly cheap and way below what I have to sell them for. If genuine TRW then it is a true bargain

griston64 · Mar 13th, 2019, 15:37

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Originally Posted by classicswede

TRW make the ball joints for Volvo. Volvo joints both original and replacement are stamped TRW / Volvo

The Ebay price there is amazingly cheap and way below what I have to sell them for. If genuine TRW then it is a true bargain

That's what worries me ! The old original ones are stampede Volvo/TRW. I suspect the Ebay ones are dodgy at £16.

Dirty Rooster · Mar 13th, 2019, 19:01

I had to replace one for last year's MOT.
Colin, 2nd-to-top bloke at the garage ordered Lemforder as he rates them at least as good as OEM.
It was £25 before VAT. I was happy to take his advice, their knowledge is deep.

Job was easy, I got to use the GIANT CROWBAR.

griston64 · Mar 13th, 2019, 19:13

I've heard Lemforder are good and I believe they are the same manufacturer as TRW.

I did a little more investigation and found TRW with the correct part no also for around £25

One thing I need to do before shotblasting is to get the old joints off the control arms

360beast · Mar 13th, 2019, 20:48

See if moog do them, also called federal moog as they are decent.

Laird Scooby · Mar 13th, 2019, 21:51

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Originally Posted by griston64

One thing I need to do before shotblasting is to get the old joints off the control arms

Then you'll need a big ball joint separator Mark!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Commercia...o/372600457142

Not to be confused with the smaller, cheaper, 20-60mm variety (which is also good but won't fit) this beast was the only thing that shifted them on mine. I also used my WMP (50/50 acetone/Carlube ATF-U) to help the taper release but they sit very tight in there!

Good luck with it Mark!

classicswede · Mar 13th, 2019, 22:45

They have always popped out really easy for me

Dirty Rooster · Mar 14th, 2019, 20:35

My balljoint popped out east too,
as the actress said to the bishop.

I wouldn't worry until you find they're stuck

griston64 · Mar 14th, 2019, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirty Rooster

My balljoint popped out east too,
as the actress said to the bishop.

I wouldn't worry until you find they're stuck

ooh err

Mar 13th, 2019, 13:22	#1
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 14:28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	Ball Joints I'm going to be replacing my Ball Joints as part of my suspension re-build. One thing that I've touched on before is the disparity in prices. This is something that annoys and also surprises me. I have always tried to buy the best quality as it tends to last longer but the difference in price seems to be growing by the day. I think a certain well known website is partly to blame but it does make things confusing to say the least To give you an idea Lemforder ( pfv online ) £35.00 each Aftermarket ?? ( pfv online ) £13.00 each TRW ( fleaby ) £17.00 each German made ( Skandix ) £49.00 each No maker ( Brookhouse ) £22.74 each Volvio Genuine ( FRF Swansea ) £61.80 each So as you can see they can both be replaced for £26.00 at one end or £123.60 at the other end What are your thoughts ??? __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

Mar 13th, 2019, 15:23	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 00:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	TRW make the ball joints for Volvo. Volvo joints both original and replacement are stamped TRW / Volvo The Ebay price there is amazingly cheap and way below what I have to sell them for. If genuine TRW then it is a true bargain __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Mar 13th, 2019, 19:01	#4
Dirty Rooster Premier Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2023 14:26 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Haltwhistle	I had to replace one for last year's MOT. Colin, 2nd-to-top bloke at the garage ordered Lemforder as he rates them at least as good as OEM. It was £25 before VAT. I was happy to take his advice, their knowledge is deep. Job was easy, I got to use the GIANT CROWBAR. __________________ 1993 2.0 Turbo SE with 1991 2.0 Turbo engine. Older is better!

Mar 13th, 2019, 19:13	#5
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 14:28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	I've heard Lemforder are good and I believe they are the same manufacturer as TRW. I did a little more investigation and found TRW with the correct part no also for around £25 One thing I need to do before shotblasting is to get the old joints off the control arms __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

Mar 13th, 2019, 22:45	#8
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 00:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	They have always popped out really easy for me __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Mar 13th, 2019, 20:48	#6
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Yesterday 23:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	See if moog do them, also called federal moog as they are decent.

Mar 14th, 2019, 20:35	#9
Dirty Rooster Premier Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2023 14:26 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Haltwhistle	My balljoint popped out east too, as the actress said to the bishop. I wouldn't worry until you find they're stuck __________________ 1993 2.0 Turbo SE with 1991 2.0 Turbo engine. Older is better!

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