Gavin_Sons
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« on: September 26, 2015, 06:12:27 AM » |
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Yesterday I got off work and headed to pick my son up from school. Picked him up and headed home on some back country roads. Thats when the old Tundra started makimg noises. Every bump the front right wheel would pop really loud. Got ithome and crawled underit to find out what was broke. Only thing I see is the upper and lower ball joints are bad and also the sway bar link. First I gotonline sith Advanced, Napa, Oreiley, and Auto Zone to find out mypars weregoing to cost 350 bucks, ok not so bad, so I remembered someone here talking about rockauto so I went there. Got the better quality parts shipped to me for 215 bucks. Yes I will have to wait a few days but that just gives mean excuse to ride the bike to work.
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Jess Tolbirt
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« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2015, 06:53:11 AM » |
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i use rock auto all the time,,have never had to return a part,,
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« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2015, 08:01:10 AM » |
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Friend of mine saved a lot on an exhaust manifold for a V-6 Ford engine. Saved a lot for myself on a new A/C compressor for my Olds. They really need to start offering M/C parts!  RIDE SAFE. |
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srteach
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« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2015, 09:57:49 AM » |
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I've found some parts for my Valk on RA  |
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Jopson
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« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2015, 10:17:15 AM » |
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I bought a pair of mirrors for my F150 from RA last year, identical to the OEM ford ones, just 1/4 of the price. |
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shortleg
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« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2015, 12:12:12 PM » |
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I use them all the time for all of our cars that range from 2000 to 2006.
Always good quality and less expensive.
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Wewaman
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« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2015, 01:13:52 PM » |
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just remeber to count the turns when you remove the Tie rod ends and use the same amount of turns when reinstalling.
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2015, 06:16:37 PM » |
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just remeber to count the turns when you remove the Tie rod ends and use the same amount of turns when reinstalling.
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fordmano
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« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2015, 03:19:59 AM » |
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Rock Auto gets my money on a regular basis, if I had to pay dealer or regular store full price for the crap my kids break or wear out I would be a LOT more BROKE than I am...
I have spent literally THOUSANDS of dollars with them and only had one goof on their part they sent the wrong brake pads, well not the ones I ordered. had them replaced 2 days later good place.
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« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2015, 04:03:29 AM » |
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just remeber to count the turns when you remove the Tie rod ends and use the same amount of turns when reinstalling.
Better off taking it in and getting it re-aligned. Then you know it is right. |
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LadyDraco
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« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2015, 04:31:10 AM » |
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We use them as well... |
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2015, 05:29:14 AM » |
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just remeber to count the turns when you remove the Tie rod ends and use the same amount of turns when reinstalling.
Better off taking it in and getting it re-aligned. Then you know it is right. Yes, plan on counting my turns and getting it re-aligned. |
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MacDragon
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My first Valk VRCC# 32095
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« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2015, 07:43:16 AM » |
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I just ordered some parts from them for my Jeep. Hope all goes well. Based on the responses here, and a recommendation from a friend. The parts were extremely cheaper. They are aftermarket but much cheaper than OEM. I work for a Jeep dealer. Even paying for 2nd day shipping of $25... was still half the price of OEM. (L&R hub/wheel bearings)
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Patrick
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Largo Florida
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« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2015, 08:22:46 AM » |
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I didn't see any mention of a defective tie-rod end, so, they shouldn't have to be touched. But, if for some reason you give one a 'twist', then I too recommend getting the toe [ or complete alignment] done/checked.
Tundra's have a control arm bushing issue, a big issue, depending on year [small Tundra]. Maybe you'll want to have a look at them. I've had to change them.
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Tx Bohemian
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« Reply #14 on: September 30, 2015, 11:48:23 AM » |
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Unless Rock A$$e$ is the ONLY place I can get a specific part they will not get any more of my money!!
Words of advice:
UNDERSTAND THEIR CRAPPY WARRANTY AND BE SURE TO CHECK AND MAKE SURE THE PARTS ARE CORRECT within 30 days, to get $ reimbursed if not.
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Stay away from CARDONE remanufactured distributors (sold by RA)!
If you do buy from RA keep your fingers crossed and hope the parts don't play out within 3 months and cost you way more than if you'd bought them from oriellys, autozone, etc...
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Remember, if you are on a bike and wreck with a car no matter how "in the right" you are you are going to lose. RIDE LIKE EVERBODY IS OUT TO GET YOU!!
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #15 on: September 30, 2015, 02:37:24 PM » |
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Start buying quality parts. Got my order today. Everything is as it should be
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