Where to get parts?

[Buffaloed]

I hate to say it but my go to place for parts is Amazon. The selection and prices can't be beat.

If I need something right away I'll go to Advance Auto Parts. Half the time they have to order it which defeats the purpose.

Pep Boys gives me a headache. I don't think they can tell a tailpipe from hole in the ground.

This used car parts database looks intriguing http://www.car-part.com/ The rear bumper on my truck has some rust holes. I intend to replace it. I found some used ones here, but a new one is cheaper from Amazon.

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[Mrb1p]

Depends what kind of parts you want but amazon is fine for me.

 

[BNHL]

Rockauto.

 

[The Nuge]

I usually go to Napa because they give a discount through my work

 

[ShootIt]

Depends. For basic maintenance like filters I just go to Walmart.

Car parts for a Ford I go to Tasca(online) Have very good prices for replacement parts.

 

[Roboturner913]

Ebay has quite a lot of auto salvage sellers. I bought a power mirror harness for my Volvo a few weeks ago for like 7 bucks.

 

[Ozz]

I search a few places, mostly some mentioned already, when I need something. Chances are the cheapest prices will be on ebay for a large variety of things, sellers trying to move products in quantity over larger margin. I also have a dealer friend who gets good deals on certain things and can hook me up if necessary. Lastly, if you have a car with fan following there's most likely a web forum dedicated to it that has a classifieds section. Depending on the traffic there you can find a lot of OEM parts for peanuts (or generally hard to find things as readily available).


But in a pinch, Advance is my go-to. They always have online coupons you can use for online orders. I think examples are usually something like $10 off of $35-45 purchase, $25 off $100, and so on at that rate.

 

[Winger98]

This used car parts database looks intriguing http://www.car-part.com/ The rear bumper on my truck has some rust holes. I intend to replace it. I found some used ones here, but a new one is cheaper from Amazon.

I haven't used them in a long time, but it was a god send finding parts for my old 300Z. I remember I had some computer component bite the dust and I got it for $30 from some junk yard in North Carolina. Would have been soaked for over $300 from the local dealer at the time. Can be a bit of a pain narrowing searches, though, as they seem to have name variations for the same part, depending what you're searching for.

 

[Clode]

https://www.kseriesparts.com for aftermarket. If I'm just replacing a broken part then I just use rockauto or something similar

 

[Lindberg]

Rockauto.

Seconded. This is place the to buy parts. Knowing who manufactures the part for an auto maker you can buy OEM replacement parts for significantly cheaper than a dealer.

 

[Jacques The Mayor]

Is it difficult to replace brake pads? Mine are starting to squeak a bit after a 500 mile trip over the weekend.

 

[tacogeoff]

Rockauto.

great service, fast shipping and great pricing.

 

[HansonBro]

Is it difficult to replace brake pads? Mine are starting to squeak a bit after a 500 mile trip over the weekend.

Not really if you have the tools.

Jack up the wheel. Remove wheel. Remove caliper via two bolts. Slide out pad. Insert new pad. Use a C clamp to compress the pistons on the caliper. Re-assemble

 

[Jacques The Mayor]

Not really if you have the tools.

Jack up the wheel. Remove wheel. Remove caliper via two bolts. Slide out pad. Insert new pad. Use a C clamp to compress the pistons on the caliper. Re-assemble

I think all I'd have to buy is a c clamp. I ordered some hawk brake pads off amazon for $60 that have gotten pretty high reviews on another Jeep Wrangler forum I frequent. Looks like I'll make my attempt on Thursday.

 

[HansonBro]

I think all I'd have to buy is a c clamp. I ordered some hawk brake pads off amazon for $60 that have gotten pretty high reviews on another Jeep Wrangler forum I frequent. Looks like I'll make my attempt on Thursday.

Do you have air tools or just manual? I ask because "breaking" lug nuts can be hard sometimes. Using a length of metal pipe that fits over your tire iron or wrench will help

 

[Jacques The Mayor]

Do you have air tools or just manual? I ask because "breaking" lug nuts can be hard sometimes. Using a length of metal pipe that fits over your tire iron or wrench will help

Yeh it'll be manual but I've taken many tires off before. Just never replaced brake pads.

 

[Jacques The Mayor]

Got the rear brake pulled apart and discovered the entire brake piston in the caliper was disintegrated.

 

[End of Line]

RockAuto, Napa, but I always try to make it sure it's either OEM or Bosch.

 

[BNHL]

I think all I'd have to buy is a c clamp. I ordered some hawk brake pads off amazon for $60 that have gotten pretty high reviews on another Jeep Wrangler forum I frequent. Looks like I'll make my attempt on Thursday.

I use slipjoint pliers (channellocks)