B-A is a branding/boxing program.   Trouble with that is - you have to rely
on what they choose to put in the box.  One week could be German, next week
Taiwan when they find a cheaper source....

Too many suppliers are after the bottom line these days and don't care as
much about overall quality.

On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:21 PM, PSD <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:

> 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
>
> --
> Shawn Wright
> shawngwright@gmail.com
>