Plenum Repair Materials
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purpl i understand you emphasize rock auto and i agree with SOME of the products but what do you say about moparonlineparts.com
its cheaper than dealer (a little more expensive over rockauto) and you won't have to worry about the parts not fitting correctly. ive been tempted to use rock auto but i dont wanna risk a part not properly fitting or not being made with same OEM material
its cheaper than dealer (a little more expensive over rockauto) and you won't have to worry about the parts not fitting correctly. ive been tempted to use rock auto but i dont wanna risk a part not properly fitting or not being made with same OEM material
Last edited by truegent81; 06-02-2010 at 09:30 PM.
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purpl i understand you emphasize rock auto and i agree with SOME of the products but what do you say about moparpartsonline.com
its cheaper than dealer (a little more expensive over rockauto) and you won't have to worry about the parts not fitting correctly. ive been tempted to use rock auto but i dont wanna risk a part not properly fitting or not being made with same OEM material
its cheaper than dealer (a little more expensive over rockauto) and you won't have to worry about the parts not fitting correctly. ive been tempted to use rock auto but i dont wanna risk a part not properly fitting or not being made with same OEM material
hey purpl on rockauto what do the three choices mean? economy, regular, CAPA? if i was to order anything from RA, should i get the CAPA? tia
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Q: Why is there such a wide range of prices between brands?
A: Some customers insist on "nothing but the best." Others say, "I just want something that will work." We try to satisfy both by offering parts at different price/quality levels. Premium brands like Wagner and Raybestos are often identical to the parts that came on the vehicle originally. Sometimes they are even "better than new" because they're designed to solve problems the car manufacturer overlooked. They are made from top-quality materials that will last a long time. And of course, Premium brands spend a lot on marketing.
Economy parts like Guardian, Pro-Tec, and Tru-Tech are usually made outside North America. They may look different than the OEM part they replace (though they will fit the vehicle). They may lack features like grease fittings or chamfered edges. They may use lower-quality materials and wear out sooner. These parts are designed to meet, but probably not exceed, OEM requirements. They're functional parts at a great price.
If you're an aggressive driver, travel a lot of miles, use your truck to haul heavy loads, and plan to keep it a long time, it's probably worth the extra money for a Premium part. If you're just running errands around town and your car has so many miles that the engine is likely to die before the brake pads or ball joints wear out, Economy parts are probably fine.
And CAPA - Certified Automotive Parts Association. Those are the fancy-shmancy parts.
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