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Old 04-06-2018, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dataway View Post
Something looks wrong there with that bushing. I've never seen one that messed up looking. I bet there is rust under that paint or whatever it is. I'd consider taking them back. If the metal under that paint is that rough it would be totally unacceptable. Looks almost like a customer returned old pieces that they painted to get a refund and kept the new ones.

I've noticed lately with my stuff from Rock Auto that almost all the boxes/packages have already been opened .... doesn't give me much confidence in the parts.

Bushing should look something like this. GM pieces are of noticeably better quality ... probably not enough to matter, but in your hand you can see the difference.
My guess is its a change in production & probably another Moog drop in quality via Federal Mogul, But thats my guess. They came in sealed bags, & they had three sets in stock. All of them identical. They appear to me to be dipped.

I won't be going this route & there's a good chance the ones that have the gray Zinc will be disappearing soon. Part number Moog # K5196 "Made in India"

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