AM Auto Parts front end stuff !

[Dragsterpilot]

Anybody ever use AM Auto Parts for front end rebuild parts , I.e. UCA , LCA , ball joints , tie rid ends ect. Ive read on here about all the horror stories when using off brand parts but was just wondering if any one had any real world experience with AM stuff?

 

[manualdr5]

Would love to know myself since you can get this entire kit for the price on a singly Toyota stabilizer link! Also the AM parts state the manufacturer is Aisin.

Here's what the kit includes for $78!:

Kit Includes: (2) Front Inner Tie Rods, (2) Front Lower Ball Joints, (2) Front Outer Tie Rods, (2) Front Sway Bar Links, (2) Front Upper Ball Joints

https://www.amazon.com/Upper-Lower-...TF8&qid=1534331183&sr=1-7&keywords=4882035030

Looks way to good to be true. I'm hoping someone has experience with these parts, thanks.

 

[thegipper]

No experience with AM auto parts.

Having said that, I wouldn't want to be the guinea pig with components that are just too important.

There is a reason why the overwhelming consensus on here is to ONLY use OEM LBJ's. Some people on here also refuse to use anything but OEM on the tie rod ends etc.

That kit that is linked on Amazon is 78 bucks for all of those parts. That is less than the cost of one OEM LBJ, that didn't happen by accident. There is no way those parts have anywhere near the quality you'll get using OEM parts.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all about saving money where money can be saved but I won't compromise safety to save a buck. Those front end parts are just too important to cheap out on IMO. There are plenty of parts that do not have to be OEM but stuff like the LBJ's, given their history of breaking on these trucks, is just not worth it to me.

 

[manualdr5]

Thanks for the feedback, all great points!

The price difference was so astronomical I just had to ask just to confirm my gut instinct that this was too good to be true. I had just replaced the LBJ's and sway bar link bushings using Toyota parts and noticed my drivers side OTRE with heavy grease leakage. I will now purchase toyota OTRE's

Dave

 

[nissanh]

It is NOT AISIN, but ASIN. Fake, stay away!