Looking for 408 lower ball joints. Part No. 407-1-23169 or an equivalent
 

These seem out of stock wherever I have asked so far. I would like to buy two new, NOS or very good condition used. They may be unique to Bristol but I am hoping the same parts may have been used on other brands. We know the Jaguar XJS upper ball joint can be used in our cars and I have found some parts from Austin Healey and MG are identical to parts in my 408's front end but, so far, can't find anything that looks like these ball joints. Any thoughts or ideas on a source, please?

David

David,
You could try Amsteer, they are based here in the UK.
Contact details:-
Amsteer Sales Limited
Unit 17 Ariane
Lichfield Road Industrial Estate
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 7XF
Telephone No. 01827 61000
Fax No. 01827 61999
They have an enquiry/contact form on their website but they do not give an email address.
If you have difficulty in contacting them, I have an email address that I used appropriately 12 months ago. Should you need that address, please send me a private email.
Brian

Thank you, Brian. I will try them.

David

David, did you manage to source these lower ball joints?
Thanks
Mark

No luck whatsoever. I was hoping they were used in some other vehicle of the period but nothing so far.

David

Oh dear. I was getting my hopes up!

Mark