Re: Parts purchase question...
 

I almost never have a good experiance with No Auto Parts Availible. Napa
charges more for parts they have to order, and it always takes 6 days. CSK
does sell a lot of junk, but a lot of times the parts availible at Napa and
CSK/Autzone are the same brand name and part.

Carl


"Outatime" <WhoKnows@here.com> wrote in message
news:MpWdnXXd6vaOgsDYnZ2dnUVZ_rCdnZ2d@softcom.net. ..
> "D Vonrick" <dvonricknospam@bresnan.net> wrote in message
> >> I'm currently on a bit of a budget but don't want to put junk on my
> >> vehicle so welcome any thoughts.
>
> Carl wrote:
>> Haven't heard anything on Crown, but check out www.partsamerica.com .
>> They work with your local Shucks/Checker/Kragen. Basically, select your
>> parts list on partsamerica.com, print it out. Take it into any
>> shucks/checker/kragen, and they'll match the prices. Prices are generally
>> 5-30% cheaper than if you go into the store.
>
> But, why would you want to? One objective here was to not purchase junk.
> Kragen/shucks/checker carries nothing BUT junk.
>
> If folks here can't afford OEM parts, head for NAPA instead. Avoid
> Autozone, Kragen, Pep Boys and the rest of the junk peddlers altogether.
> The only decent aftermarket parts I've ever bought (incl. reman. parts)
> were from NAPA. The rest of the cheap crap on the market won't last a
> year.

Re: Parts purchase question...
 

I almost never have a good experiance with No Auto Parts Availible. Napa
charges more for parts they have to order, and it always takes 6 days. CSK
does sell a lot of junk, but a lot of times the parts availible at Napa and
CSK/Autzone are the same brand name and part.

Carl


"Outatime" <WhoKnows@here.com> wrote in message
news:MpWdnXXd6vaOgsDYnZ2dnUVZ_rCdnZ2d@softcom.net. ..
> "D Vonrick" <dvonricknospam@bresnan.net> wrote in message
> >> I'm currently on a bit of a budget but don't want to put junk on my
> >> vehicle so welcome any thoughts.
>
> Carl wrote:
>> Haven't heard anything on Crown, but check out www.partsamerica.com .
>> They work with your local Shucks/Checker/Kragen. Basically, select your
>> parts list on partsamerica.com, print it out. Take it into any
>> shucks/checker/kragen, and they'll match the prices. Prices are generally
>> 5-30% cheaper than if you go into the store.
>
> But, why would you want to? One objective here was to not purchase junk.
> Kragen/shucks/checker carries nothing BUT junk.
>
> If folks here can't afford OEM parts, head for NAPA instead. Avoid
> Autozone, Kragen, Pep Boys and the rest of the junk peddlers altogether.
> The only decent aftermarket parts I've ever bought (incl. reman. parts)
> were from NAPA. The rest of the cheap crap on the market won't last a
> year.

Re: Parts purchase question...
 

I almost never have a good experiance with No Auto Parts Availible. Napa
charges more for parts they have to order, and it always takes 6 days. CSK
does sell a lot of junk, but a lot of times the parts availible at Napa and
CSK/Autzone are the same brand name and part.

Carl


"Outatime" <WhoKnows@here.com> wrote in message
news:MpWdnXXd6vaOgsDYnZ2dnUVZ_rCdnZ2d@softcom.net. ..
> "D Vonrick" <dvonricknospam@bresnan.net> wrote in message
> >> I'm currently on a bit of a budget but don't want to put junk on my
> >> vehicle so welcome any thoughts.
>
> Carl wrote:
>> Haven't heard anything on Crown, but check out www.partsamerica.com .
>> They work with your local Shucks/Checker/Kragen. Basically, select your
>> parts list on partsamerica.com, print it out. Take it into any
>> shucks/checker/kragen, and they'll match the prices. Prices are generally
>> 5-30% cheaper than if you go into the store.
>
> But, why would you want to? One objective here was to not purchase junk.
> Kragen/shucks/checker carries nothing BUT junk.
>
> If folks here can't afford OEM parts, head for NAPA instead. Avoid
> Autozone, Kragen, Pep Boys and the rest of the junk peddlers altogether.
> The only decent aftermarket parts I've ever bought (incl. reman. parts)
> were from NAPA. The rest of the cheap crap on the market won't last a
> year.

Re: Parts purchase question...
 

I realized that second sentace could be read wrong. They don't charge more
just because the have to order it, but they charge more AND have to order
it.

Carl


"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:x-6dnY0X7rJvvsDYnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d@comcast.com...
>I almost never have a good experiance with No Auto Parts Availible. Napa
>charges more for parts they have to order, and it always takes 6 days. CSK
>does sell a lot of junk, but a lot of times the parts availible at Napa and
>CSK/Autzone are the same brand name and part.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Outatime" <WhoKnows@here.com> wrote in message
> news:MpWdnXXd6vaOgsDYnZ2dnUVZ_rCdnZ2d@softcom.net. ..
>> "D Vonrick" <dvonricknospam@bresnan.net> wrote in message
>> >> I'm currently on a bit of a budget but don't want to put junk on my
>> >> vehicle so welcome any thoughts.
>>
>> Carl wrote:
>>> Haven't heard anything on Crown, but check out www.partsamerica.com .
>>> They work with your local Shucks/Checker/Kragen. Basically, select your
>>> parts list on partsamerica.com, print it out. Take it into any
>>> shucks/checker/kragen, and they'll match the prices. Prices are
>>> generally 5-30% cheaper than if you go into the store.
>>
>> But, why would you want to? One objective here was to not purchase junk.
>> Kragen/shucks/checker carries nothing BUT junk.
>>
>> If folks here can't afford OEM parts, head for NAPA instead. Avoid
>> Autozone, Kragen, Pep Boys and the rest of the junk peddlers altogether.
>> The only decent aftermarket parts I've ever bought (incl. reman. parts)
>> were from NAPA. The rest of the cheap crap on the market won't last a
>> year.
>
>

Re: Parts purchase question...
 

I realized that second sentace could be read wrong. They don't charge more
just because the have to order it, but they charge more AND have to order
it.

Carl


"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:x-6dnY0X7rJvvsDYnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d@comcast.com...
>I almost never have a good experiance with No Auto Parts Availible. Napa
>charges more for parts they have to order, and it always takes 6 days. CSK
>does sell a lot of junk, but a lot of times the parts availible at Napa and
>CSK/Autzone are the same brand name and part.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Outatime" <WhoKnows@here.com> wrote in message
> news:MpWdnXXd6vaOgsDYnZ2dnUVZ_rCdnZ2d@softcom.net. ..
>> "D Vonrick" <dvonricknospam@bresnan.net> wrote in message
>> >> I'm currently on a bit of a budget but don't want to put junk on my
>> >> vehicle so welcome any thoughts.
>>
>> Carl wrote:
>>> Haven't heard anything on Crown, but check out www.partsamerica.com .
>>> They work with your local Shucks/Checker/Kragen. Basically, select your
>>> parts list on partsamerica.com, print it out. Take it into any
>>> shucks/checker/kragen, and they'll match the prices. Prices are
>>> generally 5-30% cheaper than if you go into the store.
>>
>> But, why would you want to? One objective here was to not purchase junk.
>> Kragen/shucks/checker carries nothing BUT junk.
>>
>> If folks here can't afford OEM parts, head for NAPA instead. Avoid
>> Autozone, Kragen, Pep Boys and the rest of the junk peddlers altogether.
>> The only decent aftermarket parts I've ever bought (incl. reman. parts)
>> were from NAPA. The rest of the cheap crap on the market won't last a
>> year.
>
>

Re: Parts purchase question...
 

I realized that second sentace could be read wrong. They don't charge more
just because the have to order it, but they charge more AND have to order
it.

Carl


"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:x-6dnY0X7rJvvsDYnZ2dnUVZ_rednZ2d@comcast.com...
>I almost never have a good experiance with No Auto Parts Availible. Napa
>charges more for parts they have to order, and it always takes 6 days. CSK
>does sell a lot of junk, but a lot of times the parts availible at Napa and
>CSK/Autzone are the same brand name and part.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Outatime" <WhoKnows@here.com> wrote in message
> news:MpWdnXXd6vaOgsDYnZ2dnUVZ_rCdnZ2d@softcom.net. ..
>> "D Vonrick" <dvonricknospam@bresnan.net> wrote in message
>> >> I'm currently on a bit of a budget but don't want to put junk on my
>> >> vehicle so welcome any thoughts.
>>
>> Carl wrote:
>>> Haven't heard anything on Crown, but check out www.partsamerica.com .
>>> They work with your local Shucks/Checker/Kragen. Basically, select your
>>> parts list on partsamerica.com, print it out. Take it into any
>>> shucks/checker/kragen, and they'll match the prices. Prices are
>>> generally 5-30% cheaper than if you go into the store.
>>
>> But, why would you want to? One objective here was to not purchase junk.
>> Kragen/shucks/checker carries nothing BUT junk.
>>
>> If folks here can't afford OEM parts, head for NAPA instead. Avoid
>> Autozone, Kragen, Pep Boys and the rest of the junk peddlers altogether.
>> The only decent aftermarket parts I've ever bought (incl. reman. parts)
>> were from NAPA. The rest of the cheap crap on the market won't last a
>> year.
>
>

Re: Parts purchase question...
 

Thanks Doug
That's pretty much what I thought may be the case, couldn't resist the
question considering the prices. Been lurking in this group for a while and
picked up a lot of info. Probably go with NAPA ball joints and the dealer
hub.

88 XJ - on it's way back from the moon, trying to get it all the way back
(?500K miles?) we'll see.

Dan
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:jF87h.21854$QL2.6597@newsfe15.lga...
> Carl wrote:
>> Haven't heard anything on Crown, but check out www.partsamerica.com .
>> They work with your local Shucks/Checker/Kragen. Basically, select
>> your parts list on partsamerica.com, print it out. Take it into any
>> shucks/checker/kragen, and they'll match the prices. Prices are
>> generally 5-30% cheaper than if you go into the store.
>
> I bought a replacement headlamp and turn signal from a vendor
> that used crown. They were junk. A cheap and worthless knockoff
> of the OEM part that would only be useful if I was intending on
> selling the ZJ. I had to go back and get factory parts.
> Crown is just an importer of overseas parts. Quality is not obviously
> one of their strong suites.
>
> Your best vendor is either the dealer or NAPA, but if you go NAPA
> get the NCP (Napa Chassis Parts) versions as they are usually as
> strong if not stronger than OEM. The steering balljoints I got
> from Napa look like they could handle 33" tires.
>
>> "D Vonrick" wrote ...
>>> Thanks in advance. I will be doing a bit of front end work on my 88
>>> XJ and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this
>>> vendor and or parts:
>>> http://replacement.autopartswarehous...%20Hub&dp=true
>>>
>>> The $36.39 hub I'm assuming is a reman/rebuilt. I've had good luck
>>> with some rebuilt parts, others I avoid, don't know anything about
>>> Crown. Any opinions on hubs? The $101.75 I assume is new, that's
>>> similar to the chryslerpartsdirect price.
>>>
>>> They also seem to have a good price on ball joints (I plan to
>>> replace all since they have over 275000 miles on them). Again I
>>> don't know anything about Crown?
>>> http://replacement.autopartswarehous...%20Kit&dp=true
>>>
>>> I'm currently on a bit of a budget but don't want to put junk on my
>>> vehicle so welcome any thoughts.
>>>
>>> Dan
>
>
>

Re: Parts purchase question...
 

Thanks Doug
That's pretty much what I thought may be the case, couldn't resist the
question considering the prices. Been lurking in this group for a while and
picked up a lot of info. Probably go with NAPA ball joints and the dealer
hub.

88 XJ - on it's way back from the moon, trying to get it all the way back
(?500K miles?) we'll see.

Dan
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:jF87h.21854$QL2.6597@newsfe15.lga...
> Carl wrote:
>> Haven't heard anything on Crown, but check out www.partsamerica.com .
>> They work with your local Shucks/Checker/Kragen. Basically, select
>> your parts list on partsamerica.com, print it out. Take it into any
>> shucks/checker/kragen, and they'll match the prices. Prices are
>> generally 5-30% cheaper than if you go into the store.
>
> I bought a replacement headlamp and turn signal from a vendor
> that used crown. They were junk. A cheap and worthless knockoff
> of the OEM part that would only be useful if I was intending on
> selling the ZJ. I had to go back and get factory parts.
> Crown is just an importer of overseas parts. Quality is not obviously
> one of their strong suites.
>
> Your best vendor is either the dealer or NAPA, but if you go NAPA
> get the NCP (Napa Chassis Parts) versions as they are usually as
> strong if not stronger than OEM. The steering balljoints I got
> from Napa look like they could handle 33" tires.
>
>> "D Vonrick" wrote ...
>>> Thanks in advance. I will be doing a bit of front end work on my 88
>>> XJ and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this
>>> vendor and or parts:
>>> http://replacement.autopartswarehous...%20Hub&dp=true
>>>
>>> The $36.39 hub I'm assuming is a reman/rebuilt. I've had good luck
>>> with some rebuilt parts, others I avoid, don't know anything about
>>> Crown. Any opinions on hubs? The $101.75 I assume is new, that's
>>> similar to the chryslerpartsdirect price.
>>>
>>> They also seem to have a good price on ball joints (I plan to
>>> replace all since they have over 275000 miles on them). Again I
>>> don't know anything about Crown?
>>> http://replacement.autopartswarehous...%20Kit&dp=true
>>>
>>> I'm currently on a bit of a budget but don't want to put junk on my
>>> vehicle so welcome any thoughts.
>>>
>>> Dan
>
>
>

Re: Parts purchase question...
 

Thanks Doug
That's pretty much what I thought may be the case, couldn't resist the
question considering the prices. Been lurking in this group for a while and
picked up a lot of info. Probably go with NAPA ball joints and the dealer
hub.

88 XJ - on it's way back from the moon, trying to get it all the way back
(?500K miles?) we'll see.

Dan
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:jF87h.21854$QL2.6597@newsfe15.lga...
> Carl wrote:
>> Haven't heard anything on Crown, but check out www.partsamerica.com .
>> They work with your local Shucks/Checker/Kragen. Basically, select
>> your parts list on partsamerica.com, print it out. Take it into any
>> shucks/checker/kragen, and they'll match the prices. Prices are
>> generally 5-30% cheaper than if you go into the store.
>
> I bought a replacement headlamp and turn signal from a vendor
> that used crown. They were junk. A cheap and worthless knockoff
> of the OEM part that would only be useful if I was intending on
> selling the ZJ. I had to go back and get factory parts.
> Crown is just an importer of overseas parts. Quality is not obviously
> one of their strong suites.
>
> Your best vendor is either the dealer or NAPA, but if you go NAPA
> get the NCP (Napa Chassis Parts) versions as they are usually as
> strong if not stronger than OEM. The steering balljoints I got
> from Napa look like they could handle 33" tires.
>
>> "D Vonrick" wrote ...
>>> Thanks in advance. I will be doing a bit of front end work on my 88
>>> XJ and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this
>>> vendor and or parts:
>>> http://replacement.autopartswarehous...%20Hub&dp=true
>>>
>>> The $36.39 hub I'm assuming is a reman/rebuilt. I've had good luck
>>> with some rebuilt parts, others I avoid, don't know anything about
>>> Crown. Any opinions on hubs? The $101.75 I assume is new, that's
>>> similar to the chryslerpartsdirect price.
>>>
>>> They also seem to have a good price on ball joints (I plan to
>>> replace all since they have over 275000 miles on them). Again I
>>> don't know anything about Crown?
>>> http://replacement.autopartswarehous...%20Kit&dp=true
>>>
>>> I'm currently on a bit of a budget but don't want to put junk on my
>>> vehicle so welcome any thoughts.
>>>
>>> Dan
>
>
>