I got interested in this question and poked around a bit. AutoZone (NYSE:
AZO) and Advance Auto (NYSE: AAP) are seperate, competing companies. AZ
bills itself as the larger, AA as second largest. I agree, they do tend
to stock their shelves with the same stuff, I suspect that it is
"low-bidder syndrome" -- their car radio section confirm that thought.
Here's an article on the growth of auto parts retailers in the US:

4. It's pedal to metal for auto parts - 2005-01-17 - Atlanta Business
Chronicle
<URL:http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2005/01/17/story1.html?jst=cn_cn_lk>

AutoZone (and perhaps others, I dunno) does do one thing that I think is
pretty clever: They've got a contract with FedEx that uses them to move
their stock around, instead of owning a dedicated fleet of trucks.


On Thu, 3 Feb 2005, Jeff Strickland wrote:

> I *think* they are the same. I have AutoZone in my neighborhood that has
> Advance Auto on some of its stuff hanging in the store, and Advance on
> the trucks that bring in more stuff. I could be wrong on that, but I was
> thinking that I saw on NASCAR that Advance and AutoZone are one and the
> same. I tend to have few too many beers while watching NASCAR on TV, so
> I could be confised.
>
>
>
>
> "Lee Ayrton" <layrton@panix.com> wrote in message
> news:Pine.NEB.4.61.0502031653520.6993@panix1.panix .com...
>>
>> Right. And unless he's someplace _really_ remote the shipping cost is
>> going to more than make his time on the road worth the trip to the store.
>>
>> Advance Auto is the same company as AutoZone? I've got one of each at
>> either end of town, each less than 3 years old.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, 3 Feb 2005, Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> The bulbs are at the car parts store down on the corner. The Crank
> Position
>>> Sensor is in the same place, but behnid the counter. Most auto parts
> stores
>>> are on line these days, I use Kragen, Advance Auto - aka AutoZone - and
> my
>>> favorite, NAPA. NAPA does not have the best prices around, but if you
> need a
>>> part, they have a catalog that shows it.
>>>
>>> The bulbs can be found by looking them up, or by removing them and
> matching
>>> them up.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:cttvkn$rmf$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
>>>> Hi Gang:
>>>>
>>>> Anyone have any ideas on a cheap online source for a Crank Position
> Sensor
>>>> for an 89 Cherokee LTD (Inline 6)? Thanks for any advice.
>>>>
>>>> I'm also trying to find an online source for dash lamps (bulbs).
> (anyone
>>>> know what the model of the bulbs is?)
>>>>
>>>> Dave
>>>>
>>>> Remove yourhat to respond
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> --
>> "I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
>> whips....r"
>> R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.
>>
>
>
>

--
"I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
whips....r"
R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.

 

I got interested in this question and poked around a bit. AutoZone (NYSE:
AZO) and Advance Auto (NYSE: AAP) are seperate, competing companies. AZ
bills itself as the larger, AA as second largest. I agree, they do tend
to stock their shelves with the same stuff, I suspect that it is
"low-bidder syndrome" -- their car radio section confirm that thought.
Here's an article on the growth of auto parts retailers in the US:

4. It's pedal to metal for auto parts - 2005-01-17 - Atlanta Business
Chronicle
<URL:http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2005/01/17/story1.html?jst=cn_cn_lk>

AutoZone (and perhaps others, I dunno) does do one thing that I think is
pretty clever: They've got a contract with FedEx that uses them to move
their stock around, instead of owning a dedicated fleet of trucks.


On Thu, 3 Feb 2005, Jeff Strickland wrote:

> I *think* they are the same. I have AutoZone in my neighborhood that has
> Advance Auto on some of its stuff hanging in the store, and Advance on
> the trucks that bring in more stuff. I could be wrong on that, but I was
> thinking that I saw on NASCAR that Advance and AutoZone are one and the
> same. I tend to have few too many beers while watching NASCAR on TV, so
> I could be confised.
>
>
>
>
> "Lee Ayrton" <layrton@panix.com> wrote in message
> news:Pine.NEB.4.61.0502031653520.6993@panix1.panix .com...
>>
>> Right. And unless he's someplace _really_ remote the shipping cost is
>> going to more than make his time on the road worth the trip to the store.
>>
>> Advance Auto is the same company as AutoZone? I've got one of each at
>> either end of town, each less than 3 years old.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, 3 Feb 2005, Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> The bulbs are at the car parts store down on the corner. The Crank
> Position
>>> Sensor is in the same place, but behnid the counter. Most auto parts
> stores
>>> are on line these days, I use Kragen, Advance Auto - aka AutoZone - and
> my
>>> favorite, NAPA. NAPA does not have the best prices around, but if you
> need a
>>> part, they have a catalog that shows it.
>>>
>>> The bulbs can be found by looking them up, or by removing them and
> matching
>>> them up.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:cttvkn$rmf$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
>>>> Hi Gang:
>>>>
>>>> Anyone have any ideas on a cheap online source for a Crank Position
> Sensor
>>>> for an 89 Cherokee LTD (Inline 6)? Thanks for any advice.
>>>>
>>>> I'm also trying to find an online source for dash lamps (bulbs).
> (anyone
>>>> know what the model of the bulbs is?)
>>>>
>>>> Dave
>>>>
>>>> Remove yourhat to respond
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> --
>> "I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
>> whips....r"
>> R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.
>>
>
>
>

--
"I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
whips....r"
R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.

 

Your talking about the dash lights for the gauges etc?.. I'll take a look
at my spare cluster tomorrow to see if any of the bulbs still have their
number.

Snow...

"Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:cu0acm$k5a$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
> Hi Jeff:
>
> Thanks for your note.
>
> Where would I look the bulbs up? I've looked all over the place and can't
> find a spec for the dash bulbs. I want to replace all of the bulbs at
> once, and I don't want to take the dash off to find the bulb type because
> then I won't have a way to go to pick up the replacements.
>
> --
> Dave
>
> Remove yourhat to respond
>
> "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
> news:t9KdnfNATPR2Cp_fRVn-hg@ez2.net...
>> The bulbs are at the car parts store down on the corner. The Crank
>> Position
>> Sensor is in the same place, but behnid the counter. Most auto parts
>> stores
>> are on line these days, I use Kragen, Advance Auto - aka AutoZone - and
>> my
>> favorite, NAPA. NAPA does not have the best prices around, but if you
>> need a
>> part, they have a catalog that shows it.
>>
>> The bulbs can be found by looking them up, or by removing them and
>> matching
>> them up.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:cttvkn$rmf$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
>>> Hi Gang:
>>>
>>> Anyone have any ideas on a cheap online source for a Crank Position
>>> Sensor
>>> for an 89 Cherokee LTD (Inline 6)? Thanks for any advice.
>>>
>>> I'm also trying to find an online source for dash lamps (bulbs). (anyone
>>> know what the model of the bulbs is?)
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> Remove yourhat to respond
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

Your talking about the dash lights for the gauges etc?.. I'll take a look
at my spare cluster tomorrow to see if any of the bulbs still have their
number.

Snow...

"Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:cu0acm$k5a$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
> Hi Jeff:
>
> Thanks for your note.
>
> Where would I look the bulbs up? I've looked all over the place and can't
> find a spec for the dash bulbs. I want to replace all of the bulbs at
> once, and I don't want to take the dash off to find the bulb type because
> then I won't have a way to go to pick up the replacements.
>
> --
> Dave
>
> Remove yourhat to respond
>
> "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
> news:t9KdnfNATPR2Cp_fRVn-hg@ez2.net...
>> The bulbs are at the car parts store down on the corner. The Crank
>> Position
>> Sensor is in the same place, but behnid the counter. Most auto parts
>> stores
>> are on line these days, I use Kragen, Advance Auto - aka AutoZone - and
>> my
>> favorite, NAPA. NAPA does not have the best prices around, but if you
>> need a
>> part, they have a catalog that shows it.
>>
>> The bulbs can be found by looking them up, or by removing them and
>> matching
>> them up.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:cttvkn$rmf$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
>>> Hi Gang:
>>>
>>> Anyone have any ideas on a cheap online source for a Crank Position
>>> Sensor
>>> for an 89 Cherokee LTD (Inline 6)? Thanks for any advice.
>>>
>>> I'm also trying to find an online source for dash lamps (bulbs). (anyone
>>> know what the model of the bulbs is?)
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> Remove yourhat to respond
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

Your talking about the dash lights for the gauges etc?.. I'll take a look
at my spare cluster tomorrow to see if any of the bulbs still have their
number.

Snow...

"Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:cu0acm$k5a$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
> Hi Jeff:
>
> Thanks for your note.
>
> Where would I look the bulbs up? I've looked all over the place and can't
> find a spec for the dash bulbs. I want to replace all of the bulbs at
> once, and I don't want to take the dash off to find the bulb type because
> then I won't have a way to go to pick up the replacements.
>
> --
> Dave
>
> Remove yourhat to respond
>
> "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
> news:t9KdnfNATPR2Cp_fRVn-hg@ez2.net...
>> The bulbs are at the car parts store down on the corner. The Crank
>> Position
>> Sensor is in the same place, but behnid the counter. Most auto parts
>> stores
>> are on line these days, I use Kragen, Advance Auto - aka AutoZone - and
>> my
>> favorite, NAPA. NAPA does not have the best prices around, but if you
>> need a
>> part, they have a catalog that shows it.
>>
>> The bulbs can be found by looking them up, or by removing them and
>> matching
>> them up.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:cttvkn$rmf$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
>>> Hi Gang:
>>>
>>> Anyone have any ideas on a cheap online source for a Crank Position
>>> Sensor
>>> for an 89 Cherokee LTD (Inline 6)? Thanks for any advice.
>>>
>>> I'm also trying to find an online source for dash lamps (bulbs). (anyone
>>> know what the model of the bulbs is?)
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> Remove yourhat to respond
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

http://www.galeanasc.com/sc/parts/ should have one that you need.
You can either get the one you need to hardwire in or the original one.
I opted to go to my friendly neighborhood dealer and get one.
IIRC it is part # 33004761 for the original cps 88 xj 4.0 auto
$39 my discounted cost just about 4 months ago.

later,
dave AKA vwdoc1

"Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:cttvkn$rmf$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
> Hi Gang:
>
> Anyone have any ideas on a cheap online source for a Crank Position Sensor
> for an 89 Cherokee LTD (Inline 6)? Thanks for any advice.
>
> I'm also trying to find an online source for dash lamps (bulbs). (anyone
> know what the model of the bulbs is?)
>
> Dave
>
> Remove yourhat to respond
>
>

 

http://www.galeanasc.com/sc/parts/ should have one that you need.
You can either get the one you need to hardwire in or the original one.
I opted to go to my friendly neighborhood dealer and get one.
IIRC it is part # 33004761 for the original cps 88 xj 4.0 auto
$39 my discounted cost just about 4 months ago.

later,
dave AKA vwdoc1

"Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:cttvkn$rmf$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
> Hi Gang:
>
> Anyone have any ideas on a cheap online source for a Crank Position Sensor
> for an 89 Cherokee LTD (Inline 6)? Thanks for any advice.
>
> I'm also trying to find an online source for dash lamps (bulbs). (anyone
> know what the model of the bulbs is?)
>
> Dave
>
> Remove yourhat to respond
>
>

 

http://www.galeanasc.com/sc/parts/ should have one that you need.
You can either get the one you need to hardwire in or the original one.
I opted to go to my friendly neighborhood dealer and get one.
IIRC it is part # 33004761 for the original cps 88 xj 4.0 auto
$39 my discounted cost just about 4 months ago.

later,
dave AKA vwdoc1

"Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:cttvkn$rmf$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
> Hi Gang:
>
> Anyone have any ideas on a cheap online source for a Crank Position Sensor
> for an 89 Cherokee LTD (Inline 6)? Thanks for any advice.
>
> I'm also trying to find an online source for dash lamps (bulbs). (anyone
> know what the model of the bulbs is?)
>
> Dave
>
> Remove yourhat to respond
>
>

 

Hi Snow:

Yes, I'm referring to dash bulbs for the gauges etc. What I'd really like
to do is replace them with LED equivalents so that I don't ever have to
replace them again (and so that my dimmer switch won't melt again - which is
apparently pretty common if you happen to drive with the instruments dimmed
as I often do).

Thanks for your help

--
Dave

Remove yourhat to respond

"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:0VTMd.22805$Ck1.1792015@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> Your talking about the dash lights for the gauges etc?.. I'll take a
> look at my spare cluster tomorrow to see if any of the bulbs still have
> their number.
>
> Snow...
>
> "Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:cu0acm$k5a$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
>> Hi Jeff:
>>
>> Thanks for your note.
>>
>> Where would I look the bulbs up? I've looked all over the place and
>> can't find a spec for the dash bulbs. I want to replace all of the bulbs
>> at once, and I don't want to take the dash off to find the bulb type
>> because then I won't have a way to go to pick up the replacements.
>>
>> --
>> Dave
>>
>> Remove yourhat to respond
>>
>> "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
>> news:t9KdnfNATPR2Cp_fRVn-hg@ez2.net...
>>> The bulbs are at the car parts store down on the corner. The Crank
>>> Position
>>> Sensor is in the same place, but behnid the counter. Most auto parts
>>> stores
>>> are on line these days, I use Kragen, Advance Auto - aka AutoZone - and
>>> my
>>> favorite, NAPA. NAPA does not have the best prices around, but if you
>>> need a
>>> part, they have a catalog that shows it.
>>>
>>> The bulbs can be found by looking them up, or by removing them and
>>> matching
>>> them up.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:cttvkn$rmf$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
>>>> Hi Gang:
>>>>
>>>> Anyone have any ideas on a cheap online source for a Crank Position
>>>> Sensor
>>>> for an 89 Cherokee LTD (Inline 6)? Thanks for any advice.
>>>>
>>>> I'm also trying to find an online source for dash lamps (bulbs).
>>>> (anyone
>>>> know what the model of the bulbs is?)
>>>>
>>>> Dave
>>>>
>>>> Remove yourhat to respond
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

Hi Snow:

Yes, I'm referring to dash bulbs for the gauges etc. What I'd really like
to do is replace them with LED equivalents so that I don't ever have to
replace them again (and so that my dimmer switch won't melt again - which is
apparently pretty common if you happen to drive with the instruments dimmed
as I often do).

Thanks for your help

--
Dave

Remove yourhat to respond

"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:0VTMd.22805$Ck1.1792015@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> Your talking about the dash lights for the gauges etc?.. I'll take a
> look at my spare cluster tomorrow to see if any of the bulbs still have
> their number.
>
> Snow...
>
> "Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:cu0acm$k5a$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
>> Hi Jeff:
>>
>> Thanks for your note.
>>
>> Where would I look the bulbs up? I've looked all over the place and
>> can't find a spec for the dash bulbs. I want to replace all of the bulbs
>> at once, and I don't want to take the dash off to find the bulb type
>> because then I won't have a way to go to pick up the replacements.
>>
>> --
>> Dave
>>
>> Remove yourhat to respond
>>
>> "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
>> news:t9KdnfNATPR2Cp_fRVn-hg@ez2.net...
>>> The bulbs are at the car parts store down on the corner. The Crank
>>> Position
>>> Sensor is in the same place, but behnid the counter. Most auto parts
>>> stores
>>> are on line these days, I use Kragen, Advance Auto - aka AutoZone - and
>>> my
>>> favorite, NAPA. NAPA does not have the best prices around, but if you
>>> need a
>>> part, they have a catalog that shows it.
>>>
>>> The bulbs can be found by looking them up, or by removing them and
>>> matching
>>> them up.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:cttvkn$rmf$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
>>>> Hi Gang:
>>>>
>>>> Anyone have any ideas on a cheap online source for a Crank Position
>>>> Sensor
>>>> for an 89 Cherokee LTD (Inline 6)? Thanks for any advice.
>>>>
>>>> I'm also trying to find an online source for dash lamps (bulbs).
>>>> (anyone
>>>> know what the model of the bulbs is?)
>>>>
>>>> Dave
>>>>
>>>> Remove yourhat to respond
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>