Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: New Steering Linkage con't

[harold losey <strlcuckoo_46@xxxx>]

Lu,

I also use APD and have found their parts to be of quality. I also use my local guys but they have been a bit sparse on the parts for my Gremlin and javelin. Blaser Auto is also a good place to check if you can't find a part .

lumina333 <lumina3@xxxx> wrote:

> I don't think I qualify for a mechanic's discount. I compared prices 
> w/o adding tax (local). Shipping will run apx. $15...I saved more 
> than that on 2 items. I paid $266.50 for the following items + 
> shipping: Pitman arm $45, Idler Arm $42, Inner tie rod $25 (x2), 
> Outer tie rod $15(x2), Lower ball joint $19(x2), Upper ball joint $19 
> (x2), coolant sticker $2.50, alignment sticker $2.50, exhaust 
> emission maint. sticker $3.50. Our state sales tax is 10%, so I would 
> have paid $25 tax on the items which was less than shipping, IF the 
> item prices were identical.
> I called them back and added Upper A-arm bushing kit $16 (x2), jouce 
> bumpers $9 (x2), and front spring cushion $10 (x2) which added $70 
> more, so I guess I am over $300 now for the front end. Some items 
> were a couple of dollars over local, but I ordered everything from 
> one place.
> It turned out to be the best deal for me personally. Now 
> when the parts get here, I will decide if I bought good quality. Will 
> let you know. -Lu-
> ******************************
> > Thanks for the site Lu. I just checked it out and will add up the 
> price of the parts. I may just call them for a price quote with 
> shipping. The prices you got localy were they with a mechanic's 
> discount and with tax? Some times shipping can make an attractive 
> deal add up to what you would pay locally for somthing. Since I don't 
> pay tax and get a mechanic's discount if the total is close between 
> the 2 places i'll buy everything at my local auto parts store. These 
> guys have gone out of there way to get me parts for my AMC's for 19 
> years and I always try to support places that go the extra mile for 
> me.
> > "Doc"

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