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    Question MD ball joint, rear axle

    Hi, are Maxi drive ball joints still being made by someone else?

    Why buy one instead of a LR one? do they have advantage of better articulation or is it that they last a long time? I see they are grease able.

    How does the cost compare, one from Roverspares is $40, I'm not sure if that LR or not, how much is the MD one? thanks

    simmo
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    A quick search would reveal many threads with referrence to MD and google would probably lead you to M R Automotive.....

    AFAIK the MD ball joints are still being made to the same specs, and these better than anything LR made.

    They are greasable and adjustable for wear.

    I doubt the current genuine LR as good as the early LR ones and I also doubt a $40 BJ any better

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    searched.

    "maxidrive axle rear ball joint defender"

    thanks I did search before hand, there was some hits on the forum and talk on the forum about fitting them, but not about their improved function, MR, or the cost, only they're "good" and "greasable". I can go to MR website tks

    simmo
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    maxi drive balljoint

    Quote Originally Posted by simmo View Post
    Hi, are Maxi drive ball joints still being made by someone else?

    Why buy one instead of a LR one? do they have advantage of better articulation or is it that they last a long time? I see they are grease able.

    How does the cost compare, one from Roverspares is $40, I'm not sure if that LR or not, how much is the MD one? thanks
    hi simmo yea they are made by mr auotmove redcliff they are stronger and fully rebuildable as well as greasable two sizes one up to 2 inch lift one for over 2inc lift $220 each cheers

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    I am a fan of all the Maxidrive products and would recommend them and certainly not look take any sales away from them. When I was looking for suspension components LR Automotive who are the Maxidrive distributors had a Balljoint to suit 2 inch lift. I ended up however getting one out of the UK from Gwyn Lewis as other components were coming from him. His one suits the two inch lift and articulates through a wider angle than standard. Maybe look into not only the increase in strength and serviceability but ask the question of wider operating angle. Be good to see money stay in Australia supporting home products.

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    MD ball joint.

    Thanks Brendan, I found out about the rebuildable part, better articulation is good. I'm a fan of MD products/quality myself, i went to the factory and met Mal when I fitted my maxidrive locker. I had seen the MD ball joints discussed but couldn't find much info about them, hence the question. I'm just thinking ahead if I need to replace the one in my car at some time. I had it checked a year or so ago and it was fine then.

    simmo
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