C5 X7 new frip joint clunk

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C5 X7 new frip joint clunk

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Last year i changed both frip joints and the left one has now started clapping. What i remember the other is Lemförder but this one is other brand. Could it be because of an installation error or just defective part? If someone has the official install procedure I would appreciate if I could see it.
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Re: C5 X7 new frip joint claps

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"frip joint claps" ? #-o

Clip joint flaps? :dunno:
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Did the ‘other’ brand cone from ECP by any chance?
As long as you were careful pushing them on can’t imagine you could do much wrong?
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The other possibility is the joint/pin in the actual hub is worn?
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I don't remember the brand but it was not one of the more popular ones. The pin shouldn't be worn because i had to press the joints in. I guess the part is just shidd then. Weird how fast it failed.
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Some of the 'lesser' brands don't realise that the word "quality" should be preceded by the word "high" (and not the word "poor")!
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Re: C5 X7 new frip joint clunk

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Steering ball joint possibly?
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