B-A is a branding/boxing program. Trouble with that is - you have to rely on what they choose to put in the box. One week could be German, next week Taiwan when they find a cheaper source.... Too many suppliers are after the bottom line these days and don't care as much about overall quality.
On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:21 PM, PSD <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > Hey it's all good man, the box is made in Germany. :) > I understand your frustration. > If it's any consolation, Taiwan is making pretty darn good stuff these > days. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Shawn Wright > Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 9:45 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Beck/Arnley ball joints > > Hi all, > > Just picked up a Beck/Arnley upper ball joint from a FLAPS, box said Made > in Germany, but sealed bag inside said Made in Taiwan. Needless to say, I > am a bit peeved. Normally I would not deal with a FLAPS, especially since I > am replacing a failed ball FLAPS ball joint after less than 30k. But it was > Beck/Arnley, and cost was about the same as online+shipping. > > Is this common for B/A, or is it possible someone swapped in a generic part > at the warehouse? The box looks a bit worn... > > Not sure I should waste my time installing another potentially crappy part. > Who makes the best ball joints, that I can order from Canada? > > Thanks, > > '88 Westy TD > > -- > Shawn Wright > shawngwright@gmail.com > |
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