09 xtx lower ball joints

[Mooseman]

Yeah, top and bottom or can you tell me if on one side there are three marks?

 

[drunkenrich]

I see no marks, packaging says kbj-5120 and sm-08167-1 and produced in taiwan 11/19/12

 

[Mooseman]

Definitely not a Yamaha part. Made in Taiwan huh? How do they look? That second number seems to reference SPI.

 

[drunkenrich]

They look good, i will take a few pics today. Whats spi?

 

[Mooseman]

It`s an aftermarket company that makes some parts, most notably, pistons. Sorta like Kimpex.

 

[drunkenrich]

Top. Bottom side

 

[Mooseman]

Well, looks like a balljoint . Only time will tell how it lasts.

 

[drunkenrich]

Yea, im going to put them in this week. How many miles are people getting out of the yami oem ones on average?

 

[Mooseman]

I put about 1000 km the Yamaha BJ`s and I already have some slop. They should be protected from the elements by having rubber boots of some kind, which would also allow better lubrication.

 

[newfie09xtx]

I have to replace my lower balljoints this summer as well and will be trying these. I don't think they can be any worse than yamaha's. I also have to replace uppers and spindle bushings, and tie rod ends. . Oh well guess its better than replacing crank bearings and $200 belts.

I hope these work better than yamaha's because there is only 2000km on the lowers.

 

[Mooseman]

Oh well guess its better than replacing crank bearings and $200 belts..

Or rings and pistons

 

[drunkenrich]

Pressed em in tonight, def not all made to spec. One side is nice and snug in the collar when i move it like it should be and the other is looser, oh well, lets see how long these taiwanese babies hold up

 

[Mooseman]

How did the old ones come out?

 

[porkchop]

Went to edit post & lost it all, this new configured board is whacky....
ARRRRR!

 

[Mooseman]

Must be something you did because I got the email notification of your post and got it all:

Last year I bought OEM ball joints for my '07 Phazer, they were $70 a piece @ dealer.
All the stuff I checked online was basically priced more and the same $$ anywhere....

My dealer cuts me a 15% break, generally stocks items + no waiting on a measly part that gets shipped at the most expensive rate & could go in a 'lil packing envelope instead of a box 3x the parts size.
Keeping it local I save a couple bucks and we both stay happy.

And your dancing banana don't dance no more