As many of us know, the very early cars featured two identical bottom ball joints, whereas the later cars had different joints on each side. Fitting the wrong type could have a vert negative effect on the handling, as it would alter the castor angle. The early symmetrical ball joint was Unipart/Rover part number GSJ 225 Here is a list of cross references that I have come across so far...for most owners this is a list of numbers to avoid & may be useful when using ebay...some sellers are deliberately vague about these parts, as there are so few early cars left. If you look at the ball joint, the offset on the later ones is easy to see.
Manufacturer Number
Unipart GSJ 225
Quinton Hazell. QSJ 882S
Trupart SSJ 1854
Veco VB 124
Delphi TC 302
Lockheed TC 302
WST SSJ 1854
Motaquip VSJ 474
Manufacturer Number
Unipart GSJ 225
Quinton Hazell. QSJ 882S
Trupart SSJ 1854
Veco VB 124
Delphi TC 302
Lockheed TC 302
WST SSJ 1854
Motaquip VSJ 474
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