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Old 04-24-2021, 08:19 PM #16
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Not likely IMHO. First, counterfeiting a part with such low volume seems not worth it, as this joint was identical to a joint I got from the dealer. I think the part was just old, and it had been sitting for a long time, and the grease dried up. The grease you see in the joint now was added a few days ago to verify that the noise was coming from this part....
A couple weeks ago someone posted a counterfeit LBJ, castle nut and cotter pin being sold for $9.00 altogether. Don't underestimate China, they literally have more factories than they know what to do with.
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A couple weeks ago someone posted a counterfeit LBJ, castle nut and cotter pin being sold for $9.00 altogether. Don't underestimate China, they literally have more factories than they know what to do with.
I do remember too. The product was being sold on Rockauto.
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