Mevotech Parts....With a Question now!!!

latief · Post by **latief** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:26 am

Any one tried these? they seem to be cheap in price, but seem to be of decent quality. i am looking for ball joints....

any feedback on these?

thanks,

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:02 pm

links, pictures, what the hell are they...

c'mon man!!!

latief · Post by **latief** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:10 pm

sorry, i was talking about the brand itself, i found them at rock auto, and i called them to ask about the quality, they said it is on-par with Moog, but cheaper. I am in need of ball joints.....

http://partsonline.mevotech.com/

http://info.rockauto.com/Mevotech/Detai ... 7147-2.JPG

this is a $10 part, that is what worries me......

yet, they come with a 5 year warranty, and look well built....

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:55 pm

Interesting. I've been doing parts for 20 years, but I've never heard of them. That doesn't mean much of course...new companies pop up all the time.

Did a Goggle search on them...here's what I got.

http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/app/ccc/srch/ ... Prfl&app=1

And Summit carries some of their stuff

http://store.summitracing.com/sitemap2. ... 115+401353

latief · Post by **latief** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:16 pm

nearly all the big online-names carry them.....

latief · Post by **latief** » Wed May 07, 2008 8:36 am

I just got these Mevotech parts, looks really solid, and well built. i will post pictures later...

question, look at the picture in the link please and someone tell me where the metal ring fits in the ball joint.....

thanks,
http://partsonline.mevotech.com/images/ ... 7147-8.JPG

latief · Post by **latief** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:38 pm

So here it is

FYI, all Mevotech parts have the exact numbers at Moog parts, i was told by rock auto that these are "unofficially" the same parts

this is a really well-built piece, i am not disappointed (till now at least ), and it comes with a 5-year warranty ......

here is my question, where does that metal ring fit in this? any ideas ?

thanks

latief · Post by **latief** » Thu May 08, 2008 11:44 pm

^^^^^^

Post by **occasional demons** » Fri May 09, 2008 9:05 am

Customer Service
Title: Representative
Telephone: (866) 883-7075
Fax: (416) 783-0904
Email: sales@mevotech.com

It is an internal snap ring, so the only thing that I can think is it might hold the plate that the grease zerk mounts in? It won't do diddly for the outside of it as far as retaining anything. I think your best bet is to Email them with your ? and those pics. I hope they know better than us!

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Fri May 09, 2008 9:27 am

I got nothing. I have no idea why they included that c-clip.

latief · Post by **latief** » Fri May 09, 2008 10:04 am

Well, i think a lot of non OEM ball joints have this ring, here is moog's part....

http://info.rockauto.com/Moog/Detail.ht ... 47_ANG.jpg

the same goes for spicer and ACDelco neon ball joint

maybe this has to do with the part being usable for more than one vehicle ?

as for the boots, they are just pushed into place, will they hold?

thanks,

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Fri May 09, 2008 10:39 am

The boot is very rigid at the bottom so they hold well once pushed into place. And it is possible that the ring is included for other applications, but I can't think of any that use it.

teamliviD · Post by **teamliviD** » Fri May 09, 2008 1:47 pm

first, how much did it cost, where did you order it from and how long did it take to ship.

second, i havent taken the time to really look at mine but how do you install it?

latief · Post by **latief** » Fri May 09, 2008 1:54 pm

teamliviD wrote:first, how much did it cost, where did you order it from and how long did it take to ship.

second, i havent taken the time to really look at mine but how do you install it?

I got these from rock auto (online store) for $10 each, and around 8 to ship. got them within 4 days total .rock auto are great, and i have been very happy with their prices,selection and service

how to install, i used OB's How-to in the Chassis How-to section as my reference, + reading the FSM + google. it seems like a really tricky job, and i think i will attempt it this weekend if i can secure all the tools. i will also change the control arm bushings while doing it ....