Truck Overheated. Need Some Advice Now
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Truck Overheated. Need Some Advice Now
Hello everyone.
First of all, I hope I've posted this in the correct section. Forgive me If I haven't. I'm ok with it being moved to its correct forum section if need be.
Anyways, I own a 99 Dodge Ram. This car has been great to me since I purchased it used from a buddy just over a year ago. It's fulfilled its job quite well, while sparing me any headache. However, just yesterday my car overheated on me. When I got home I inspected its radiator and found that this part was to blame. It showed signs of leakage and a majority of the fins were severely bent. I know that replacement is my only option at this point, but before I do so, I'd like some advice. I've decided to purchase an aftermarket version online, but don't know which companies are reputable. I've found two that I particularly like but before I buy from one of them, I'd like some sort of verification that they are a legitimate business. I almost never buy anything online so I don't know how to spot a scam, and I can't afford to be scammed.
Has anyone dealt with either of the following companies and can verify that they are a legitimate company? The parts on each site match the OEM number of the part I need.. Thanks in advance.
http://www.radiatorspot.com/dodge/ra...s.html#MjA2MTI
or
http://www.partsultimate.com/index.p...duct_id=115105
First of all, I hope I've posted this in the correct section. Forgive me If I haven't. I'm ok with it being moved to its correct forum section if need be.
Anyways, I own a 99 Dodge Ram. This car has been great to me since I purchased it used from a buddy just over a year ago. It's fulfilled its job quite well, while sparing me any headache. However, just yesterday my car overheated on me. When I got home I inspected its radiator and found that this part was to blame. It showed signs of leakage and a majority of the fins were severely bent. I know that replacement is my only option at this point, but before I do so, I'd like some advice. I've decided to purchase an aftermarket version online, but don't know which companies are reputable. I've found two that I particularly like but before I buy from one of them, I'd like some sort of verification that they are a legitimate business. I almost never buy anything online so I don't know how to spot a scam, and I can't afford to be scammed.
Has anyone dealt with either of the following companies and can verify that they are a legitimate company? The parts on each site match the OEM number of the part I need.. Thanks in advance.
http://www.radiatorspot.com/dodge/ra...s.html#MjA2MTI
or
http://www.partsultimate.com/index.p...duct_id=115105
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From: Under a Rock
I would go with the one with free shipping. The pic says it is a spectra and those radiators are suppose to be good quality, the free shipping is a plus to as long as it doest get shipped over on the mayflower. Just check it over good before you install it.
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the radiator may be the least of your worries, how bad did it overheat?
when i shop online, i just find the best parts for the cheapeast price, regardless of whos selling it. if i get scammed, which has never happened, i file a complaint with my bank and am reimbursed.
when i shop online, i just find the best parts for the cheapeast price, regardless of whos selling it. if i get scammed, which has never happened, i file a complaint with my bank and am reimbursed.