The Moog/ Federal Mogul parts are high quality and are made in many factories around the world, including some here in USA factories.
The R series of parts are for budget minded (cheap) who just need a fix and are not knowledgeable or care of the difference in quality, they focus on the cost of the part/ repair. That is what this line is for, the guy who is broke and trying to keep the jalopy going to next pay check. 3 year warranty.
The C series (CK or K) is the premium line. Lifetime warranty. These problem solver parts usually address a weakness in the OEM and improve upon it.
For more info keep reading as the parts you need and Who owns Who can make a quality difference.... Follow the money.... "Moog was bought by Federal Mogul in 1998. Due to asbestos related law suits the company went into Ch 11 by 2002.
2008 became public stock FDML." [1]
2010 opened an Asia Pacific headquarters in China. 2011 is when the Budget R series came out, coincidence? [3]
In January 2017, majority shareholder Carl Icahn [4] completed a $300 million deal for all of Federal-Mogul's stock, after which he changed the company from a public company to a private company. Icahn then sold Federal Mogul in 2018 to Tenneco.
January 2019, Tenneco acquired ?hlins Racing a Swedish company with a more than 40-year record of excellence in developing advanced suspension systems ? which now spans the automotive, motorcycle, mountain bike and motor-sport industries, and is known for its innovation and close ties to the racing industry.
The relationship between Tenneco and ?hlins actually began in 1998 when the two companies began working together to develop electronic valve technology for automotive applications. In 2003, Tenneco and ?hlins jointly launched the first CES shock absorbers as standard equipment on the Volvo S60R performance car. [2]
Apollo Global Management (is HUGE and worth watching for investment ideas) and acquired Tenneco in 2022. [5]
resources
[1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federa...to_the_present
[2]
https://www.tenneco.com/who-we-are/our-history
[3]
https://www.aftermarketnews.com/fede...trol-arm-line/
[4]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Icahn
[5]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Global_Management