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Join Date: Sep 2023
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Location: Cali
Posts: 19
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Originally Posted by shadow247
Not all 555 is made in Japan Either. 555 supplies AC Delco parts manufactured in China. I replaced my LBJs and Tie Rods with AC Delco, and they were all stamped 555 made in China.
So unless you get a genuine 555 part labeled Made in Japan, chances are the "bargain" you got is really just a cheap china part.
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That's something I learned a while ago too. I received a 555 stamped tierod end when I purchased a Beck/Arnley part. Just because the body says 555 doesn't mean the installed ball joint is also a 555 item.
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