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Originally Posted by theelms66

Second picture shows a fracture being there for some time . Possibly over crimped.

...or just cheap **** steel used...

Originally Posted by Roverlord off road spares

As Its a Major Steering Component I would suggest lemforder Or Delphi theres certain things you don't take the cheap way on.

X2 - I’m running replacement steering components from Mario, all DELPHI, all good

Originally Posted by theelms66

Second picture shows a fracture being there for some time . Possibly over crimped.

..... and drips from a coolant leak too.

mmm.... Looks the same "Brand"?? as the one I've got with those red bands around the ball joint seals. (also brought from a know reputable supplier local to me) the seals are cracked/split and need replacing only about two years old and really should have split!

Will get a whole new unit just in case! ASAP

Just checked my invoices and doesn't give the manufacturers, just states aftermarket??

Cheers Lemo

Originally Posted by Lemo

mmm.... Looks the same "Brand"?? as the one I've got with those red bands around the ball joint seals. (also brought from a know reputable supplier local to me) the seals are cracked/split and need replacing only about two years old and really should have split!

Will get a whole new unit just in case! ASAP

Just checked my invoices and doesn't give the manufacturers, just states aftermarket??

Cheers Lemo

Bugger.
Pretty sure OE is Lemförder (ZF) and their quality is excellent.
As Mario said Delphi are excellent too.
The only others I'd consider would be TRW and QH.

[Edit]TRW are a ZF company these days, too...

Originally Posted by Lemo

the seals are cracked/split and need replacing only about two years old and really should have split!

If by seals you mean the boots, Repco sell generic units that I've had success fitting as replacements. There's a thread that I've put up with part number details and pictures.

on a similar note i had a 'cheapest' tie rod end / ball joint "borg" brand from SCA snap the bolt (that pivots) before i could even get required torque on it, got full refund and bought the HD full upgrade arms instead, realising when there is one little bolt holding you from going over the side of a cliff on a steep decent, maybe not best idea to scrimp....