Mevotech quality issue

Pmexpert · Oct 21, 2016

Guys, I didn't expect this will happen to me one day. I'm the one who has paranoia for technical condition of the truck. I was always sure my truck is absolutely fine with the parts I've installed.
So last year Mevotech ball joints were installed in the lower control arms. Lower control arms are the ones that has less pressure than any other. So it was broken yesterday on a way home. Without any scratching, knocking or shouting "Alex, I need to be replaced ASAP". I'm not a fan of off-roading, only pavements riding.
So the wheel went up, damaged a chrome bumper, a fender, so bushwacker fender flare is cracked... How did this happen? Metal cracked as it was weak. So the ball is still in the housing and the bolt remains in the knuckle.
Today it was replaced by GM ball joint and I think to change a right one as well before this happen again

TSINND · Oct 21, 2016

Man, Glad your ok. Havent heard of any lower ball joint failures.

AustinB · Oct 21, 2016

What do you expect from the cheapest aftermarket product?

Pmexpert · Oct 21, 2016

TSINND said:
Man, Glad your ok. Havent heard of any lower ball joint failures.

That's true! thanks God the speed was less then 10mph...

AustinB said:
What do you expect from the cheapest aftermarket product?

Hmmm... not cheapest actually. It is the most expensive in the range.
K7411 ball joint prices(Amazon):
Mevotech - $44
Moog - $41
Detroit Axle - $16
Parts Master - $18
ACDelco - $34

And even If I'd buy the cheapest one for $16, the factory has no right to produce it with so bad quality. Ok, an internal parts of the ball joint could wear extremely fast if you bought a cheapest item made of crap materials, but come on, the stud shouldn't break in the middle! Just imagine if this happens on a highway!

DannyMK2 · Oct 21, 2016

mevotech is a $10 economy ball joint on rock auto...

Pmexpert · Oct 21, 2016

DannyMK2 said:
mevotech is a $10 economy ball joint on rock auto...

They are different
Mevotech on RockAuto is GK7411 for $10-12, that's right,
More Information for MEVOTECH GK7411

but the one I bought was TXK7411
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BFU71OW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

AustinB · Oct 21, 2016

Did the original stock uca break? Why replace it?

Pmexpert · Oct 22, 2016

AustinB said:
Did the original stock uca break? Why replace it?

Original didn't break, I just replaced it with ReadyLift UCA when installed a lift kit
http://www.readylift.com/products/d...rol-arm-2009-2013-dodge-ram-1500-2wd-4wd.html
An Original UCAs will work wrong at incorrect angle when you have a lifted truck, so it will break quite soon.

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AustinB · Oct 22, 2016

There is so much off about this, I don't even know where to start..

Hopefully the new ones work out.

Pmexpert · Oct 24, 2016

Grand total:
1. paid for truck towing
2. ball joint - part an labor
3. left fender - paint and labor
4. bumper - repaired but several scratches on the chrome surface left
5. left headlight - need to be replaced as three brackets is broken
6. bushwacker fender flare, waiting for the news rom the workshop. rather to be replaced, rather repaired.... Someone has an experience or knows how to file a lawsuit on them?

SilverSurfer15 · Oct 24, 2016

LOL @ lawsuit for busted aftermarket ball joint on a 1500 with 37s

kg93 · Oct 24, 2016

you want to file a lawsuit against them...? You just spent all that money, you do realize how much it would cost to file a lawsuit right? You would have to prove that you didn't do anything to make the part fail...which would be pretty much near impossible.

Not trying to talk you out of it, if you have the money, and time to burn to go up against a big corporation more power to you. Personally I don't see your case making it too far in a court

DannyMK2 · Oct 24, 2016

Pmexpert said:
Grand total:
1. paid for truck towing
2. ball joint - part an labor
3. left fender - paint and labor
4. bumper - repaired but several scratches on the chrome surface left
5. left headlight - need to be replaced as three brackets is broken
6. bushwacker fender flare, waiting for the news rom the workshop. rather to be replaced, rather repaired.... Someone has an experience or knows how to file a lawsuit on them?

this is whats wrong with this country.

Pmexpert · Oct 24, 2016

DannyMK2 said:
this is whats wrong with this country.

Not with country in fact. Something wrong is with the quality...I wrote to Mevotech customer support already, but no reply yet.

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Pmexpert · Oct 24, 2016

kg93 said:
you want to file a lawsuit against them...? You just spent all that money, you do realize how much it would cost to file a lawsuit right? You would have to prove that you didn't do anything to make the part fail...which would be pretty much near impossible.

Not trying to talk you out of it, if you have the money, and time to burn to go up against a big corporation more power to you. Personally I don't see your case making it too far in a court

Maybe you are right. Maybe it's useless, but there is another way. To bring that ball joint to a tech lab, to make an analysis of the materials were used. If some defect will be found the lawsuit could be reasonable, if not...

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Pmexpert · Oct 24, 2016

SilverSurfer15 said:
LOL @ lawsuit for busted aftermarket ball joint on a 1500 with 37s

Just a ball joint?...hmm..just imagine you are on a highway with your family, nothing special, relaxed driving, cruise control at 80mph and your front wheel is just falling apart. How much will that accident cost you if you'll be still alive after that?
Guys, I don't give **ck if I'm getting ****** quality decal from eBay member, but if we are talking about suspension parts....those are vitally important.

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SilverSurfer15 · Oct 24, 2016

Don't try to lecture me on this.. you are the one running huge tires on a half ton truck and then upset when it breaks. If you want a big truck, buy a 2500 that can support it.

also, STOP buying mevotech bs. Get a decent brand.

Pntyrmvr · Oct 24, 2016

Don't expect any protection when you alter your factory vehicle from the factory researched and risk assessed original.

Did you make your insurance company aware for the added risk you imposed on them by the lift kit increasing the center of gravity and thereby adding to rollover potential?

What torque spec was used on the nut? Torque wrench or air tool?

"Talk is cheap. Whiskey costs money."

Pmexpert · Oct 24, 2016

SilverSurfer15 said:
Don't try to lecture me on this.. you are the one running huge tires on a half ton truck and then upset when it breaks. If you want a big truck, buy a 2500 that can support it.

also, STOP buying mevotech bs. Get a decent brand.

I will never buy a Mevotech for sure! I've installed the one made by GM. So hope this will work better. Do you have any other recommendations?
As for the lower control arm and ball joint in it, it is not overloaded so heavily

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Pmexpert · Oct 24, 2016

Pntyrmvr said:
Don't expect any protection when you alter your factory vehicle from the factory researched and risk assessed original.

Did you make your insurance company aware for the added risk you imposed on them by the lift kit increasing the center of gravity and thereby adding to rollover potential?

What torque spec was used on the nut? Torque wrench or air tool?

"Talk is cheap. Whiskey costs money."

Torque wrench, as I don't believe in air tool
Accuracy

Whiskey rulezzz))

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