Ball Joints & Tie Ends

[sd_pace]

Pulled out the front supention and sterring and was wondering about part replacement quality, and the price difference between BritVic and Sunbeam Specialties... are the componets really that different in quality .. balljoints and tie ends... arm bushings.. ect
steve

 

[Series3Scott]

You might also try Speedy Spares in the UK because you may end up with some NORS Quinton Hazell parts.

 

[sd_pace]

NORS Quinton Hazell parts... I am unfamilier with this name... I am guessing these are original equipment ... thanks for the info...
steve

 

[JonPiz]

Quinton Hazell are a big after market supplier, very big name in the UK or were. I have always been very confident with the quality.

 

[Series3Scott]

NORS Quinton Hazell parts... I am unfamilier with this name... I am guessing these are original equipment ... thanks for the info...
steve

"NORS" means "new old replacement stock" as opposed to "NOS" which stands for "new old stock". The difference being that NORS parts are aftermarket parts, not factory parts. Quinton Hazell was an aftermarket supplier and did good quality parts for many British cars, including Alpines.
You'll see their familiar blue with red lettering boxes from time to time at British car shows in your area.

 

[alpine_64]

I have heard that Tiger people had issues withthe QH ball joints failing.. I am not sure who/when or where, but i am guessing this was under racing conditions not road.

 

[65beam]

ball joints

a few years ago there were some ball joints on the market that were just a bit small to fit the arms . these are probably all gone by now .the parts that the suppliers are selling now probably will not be a problem considering that they probably all sell the same product .

 

[Series3Scott]

Found some notes that I thought might be helpful for those rummaging through autojumbles for parts to rebuild an early Series front suspension.

For Series I-3 front suspensions, Quinton Hazell offered an entire rebuild kit, part # QSK69. I sourced one and used it to rebuild the front on my Series 3.

Upper ball joints for Series I-3 from Quinton Hazell are part # QSJ101.

And while I'm at it, a correct fan belt from Quinton Hazell is part # QBA 950.