now heres a tool you might take for granted, but it tends to be in near constant use!, a quick verification on size of a component can do wonders for your sanity, at times. I can,t begin to tell you how many times I find parts, especially the cheaper imported parts that are dimensionally a total $%^&* joke, and when you take the time to check, you find out why many import parts are a waste of time to install.
now I,m certainly not saying having AMERICAN MADE parts will totally guarantee you won,t have issues but it certainly tends to help.
example
viewtopic.php?f=87&t=4720&p=12823&hilit=+suspension+ball+joints#p12823
ID suggest most mechanics could use a 6-8" version and a 12" version, the cheaper digital versions are reasonably accurate from what Ive seen testing them against my more expensive versions but keep in mind your mikes are for, fine, measurements are taken with your micrometers,
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... umber=5043
not the caliper, thats just used to get a real good idea of the ball park measurements when you don,t really need precise , measurements,
like when your measuring brake rotors where a .001 difference means next to zip!
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=47260
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=47261
viewtopic.php?f=59&t=1390
now I,m certainly not saying having AMERICAN MADE parts will totally guarantee you won,t have issues but it certainly tends to help.
example
viewtopic.php?f=87&t=4720&p=12823&hilit=+suspension+ball+joints#p12823
ID suggest most mechanics could use a 6-8" version and a 12" version, the cheaper digital versions are reasonably accurate from what Ive seen testing them against my more expensive versions but keep in mind your mikes are for, fine, measurements are taken with your micrometers,
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... umber=5043
not the caliper, thats just used to get a real good idea of the ball park measurements when you don,t really need precise , measurements,
like when your measuring brake rotors where a .001 difference means next to zip!
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=47260
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=47261
viewtopic.php?f=59&t=1390