Hey it's all good man, the box is made in Germany. :)
I understand your frustration.
If it's any consolation, Taiwan is making pretty darn good stuff these days.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Shawn Wright
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 9:45 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Beck/Arnley ball joints

Hi all,

Just picked up a Beck/Arnley upper ball joint from a FLAPS, box said Made
in Germany, but sealed bag inside said Made in Taiwan. Needless to say, I
am a bit peeved. Normally I would not deal with a FLAPS, especially since I
am replacing a failed ball FLAPS ball joint after less than 30k. But it was
Beck/Arnley, and cost was about the same as online+shipping.

Is this common for B/A, or is it possible someone swapped in a generic part
at the warehouse? The box looks a bit worn...

Not sure I should waste my time installing another potentially crappy part.
Who makes the best ball joints, that I can order from Canada?

Thanks,

'88 Westy TD

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Shawn Wright
shawngwright@gmail.com