TRW JBJ849 Premium Low-Friction Ball Joint for select Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 2002-2006: Skip – Avoid
Product
TRW JBJ849 Premium Low-Friction Ball Joint for select Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 2002-2006
Brand
TRW
Model
JBJ849
ASIN
B00T9Y2PME
TickClip Product ID
p_8as3i30wk7as
5.0 · 1 reviews
$55.23
$106.31
In stock
Is it worth it?
No. TickClip rates this a Skip: Avoid. Current price is 5.46% above its 90-day average.
Current price
$55.23
90-day average
$52.37
Score
35/100
Confidence
90%
Last checked
Sep 18, 2026
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Why this verdict
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Decision evidence
As of 18 September 2026, the current price is $55.23 versus a 90-day average of $52.37. The current price is 5% above its 90-day average. The tracked low is $51.41, putting the current price 7% above that low. The score is measured across four dimensions worth 25 points each: price 5/25, timing 20/25, reviews 5/25, demand 5/25. All four had evidence behind them, so the score is their sum out of 100. Price and timing come from the same current, average, and tracked-low values shown on this page; they are not generated separately. Buyer evidence currently shows 5.0 stars across 1 ratings. There is not enough marketplace rating history for a dependable review-trust call. This review assessment uses marketplace rating and review-count history; it does not pretend that individual review text was inspected when that text was unavailable. Demand is grounded in the observed sales rank of 4,231,654. That signal contributes 5/25 and is kept separate from the advertised discount. The manipulation check found 1 signal: List price is 103% above the 90-day average. The advertised discount looks larger than the real saving. These are caution signals, not accusations, and they can only make the decision more conservative. Taken together, the measured evidence supports a SKIP decision: avoid. Confidence describes data coverage, not certainty about personal fit. A price refresh, a material change in buyer ratings, or new manipulation evidence can change this verdict.
Product assessment
too few buyer reviews to judge the product on its own merits.
Offer assessment
at $55.23, 5% above its 90-day average — a weak offer even where the product itself is sound.
Reasons to buy
Demand is supported by sales rank 4.2M
Reasons to pause
5% above its 90-day average
Only 1 ratings are available
List price is 103% above the 90-day average. The advertised discount looks larger than the real saving.
Only 1 marketplace ratings are available, so buyer evidence is thin.
The near-perfect rating comes from a relatively small sample.
Price intelligence
Inflated anchor price
Strike-out of $106.31 is 103% above the 90-day average. Discount may be manufactured.Today
$55.23
90-day avg $52.37
Seller intelligence
Who is competing for the Buy Box right now.
Verdict history
Methodology and limitations
TickClip scores price, timing, marketplace ratings, and demand from 0 to 25. The four measures form the 100-point score. Confidence reflects how much price history, review volume, and demand data is available.
Price and availability can change after this verdict is updated.
Review signals use marketplace rating and review-count history, not individual review text.
Confidence measures data coverage. It does not guarantee an outcome or future price.
Frequently asked
About this product
TRW Ball Joints are designed to meet or exceed original equipment (OE) specifications. The low friction design restores steering and suspension systems back to their original operating performance. The glass fiber reinforced polymer bearing, made of polyoximethylene (POM) facilitates low friction, less heat, and longer wear. TRW Sealed-for-life ball joints are fixed/maintenance free, eliminating dust and water from entering the ball joint. In addition, every TRW part has four levels of testing/technical/audit review before approval is given including endurance testing at 500K cycles.
Key features
Original Equipment design, Maintenance Free, Sealed-for-life boots
Low friction design restores steering and suspension systems back to their original operating performance
Long lasting dust covers made from the highest quality rubber that eliminate dust and water from entering the ball joint, improving the reliability and life-span of the part
For Confirmed Fitment, please verify your vehicle with the Amazon 'Check Fit' option
Specifications
Manufacturer
TRW Automotive
Model
JBJ849
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