Suspension component manufacturer rollmark

[JHZR2]

Does anyone recognize the roll mark on this OE ball joint?

I don’t know if it’s an x or four H, or what. It’s not Lemfoerder, which may make sense since their manufacturing seems to have moved elsewhere.

 

[joegreen]

I know TRW made or makes some mercedes and bmw joints. I have no clue what this is though.

 

[JHZR2]

Well I finally got the MB OE ball joint today.

For comparison I also got the TRW one.

MB joint is made by TRW. The roll mark must indicate TRW. The boot also says TRW and shows what looks to me like a Continental horse.

The TRW commodity part is made in Malaysia (as is the Lemfoerder one) and not nearly as nicely made.

 

[Trav]

Thanks for posting that, the difference between actual OE and OEM is clearly visible.