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it not only save $$$ but sells more new BJ/TRE and the same with u-joints

they dont last near as long as a well serviced front end thats greesable

same reason the big 3 are going broke all the time,new stuff is junk that a poorman cant work on

no need to buy a new car when the 40-50 yr old car I have is still going fine with almost the same mpgs of new cars...and it been paid for a long time and I can fix it in the yard on a poormans budget





While I'm sure they save $$ on the fittings,I believe the intent was lowered maintenance costs(no "lube"job) It didn't work out that way.I doubt they counted on increased BJ/TRE sales as most failures occur out of warranty so most of those purchases go to aftermarket vendors(I know I use Moog or equivalent replacement parts and avoid OE suspension parts when possible)

It has NOTHING to do with the big 3.....imports have been doing this for as long as I can remember(I've been wrenching for a living for 30 yrs) but it's good to know people are still comfortable taking a shot at them whenever possible.