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Why is this Lucky8 track rod so cheap?

Old Jun 3, 2020 | 02:59 AM
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Default Why is this Lucky8 track rod so cheap?

It's about $40. Rovers North and AB's cheapest is around $70. Is there a catch? I need to replace my track rod and drag link and am a bit overwhelmed by the variety available from those three places, but without much description as to which brand they are. Aside from OEM, they all look the same but prices are all over the place.

https://lucky8llc.com/products/track...nt=46250673993
 
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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 05:54 AM
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I don't know why it's so cheap.
IMHO... go with a beefier track rod like a Sumo Bar from https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/sumobars/
I bought the Terrafirma set but should have gotten Sumo Bar.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 07:16 AM
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It's made in China for 5$.....
 
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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 09:48 AM
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Just about everything is made in China these days (even Teslas) so I don't necessarily see that as an immediate knock on quality, but I can certainly understand the predication.

I think it would be pretty cool to get @Sales@lk8parts.com to do a web conference to describe how they source their parts, quality etc. Maybe answer questions on how they ensure quality specifications and difference between OEM and their parts. Just my 2 cents.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 10:47 AM
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I wonder what percentage of an average Chinese worker's paycheck goes to social security and insurance premiums, and what will an average worker accept as compensation for labor? maybe they can make quality parts for wayyyy less....

Just like any manufacturing system, there is a full spectrum of quality....maybe these are great parts. I have the terrafirma set up which is probably no better or worse....
 
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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 11:39 AM
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..because it's an AllMakes product.

I went with Lemfoerder.
 
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