Bracco Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Any recommendation's regarding OEM ball joint or adjustable screw type fo the rea differentia/a-frame? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I just replaced it with a genuine L/R one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I think the OEM brand that is "genuine" is Lemforder I wouldn't bother with the adjustable one personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I've replaced that joint on both my old Disco and my current Defender. Both times I've used the greasable and adjustable joint made by Maxidrive here in Australia. For us it's not much more expensive than the genuine part, and it's far better made and will probably outlast the vehicle (and owner). Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Haven't seen that one Paul (the ones I have seen have been UK made) but it sounds worth having - what sort of price over there? I have just never had any bother with the standard genuine ball joints - my last Discovery was sold at 61,000 miles with the original joint still there and showing no wear, I don't think I changed it on my original 90 in the time I had that, nor the second 90 in the time I had that, and I certainly haven't on the current one. And the new Disco doesn't have one so I won't be changing that As they say if it ain't broke.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Steve Here's the Maxidrive jobbie: http://www.lrexpert.com.au/parts_gif/large/324.jpg It sells for about 60 quid, and I guarantee you'll only ever have to replace it once, even on our roads. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Does it offer better articulation? The OEM one is ok to a point but then the lack of movement in it results in the axle bracket bending/braking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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