On Mar 16, 12:29*pm, phaeton > wrote:
> Using online catalogues, i've priced out the parts to rebuild the
> front end on my truck. (In-store pricing might be slightly different)
> This will mean 2 upper control arm assys, 2 lower ball joints, control
> arm bushings all around, and inner and outer tie rod ends for both
> sides.
>
> At NAPA, it's about $450 for parts, at Autozone about $370, and
> O'Reilly will be just under $300. *These are all using store-branded
> parts, not the generic (in NAPA's case) or Moog brand (in O'Reilly's
> case). *Is there any significant reason for this, or any major quality
> differences? *We're talking about a bunch of machined metal and
> rubber, not microcontrollers. *For all I know they could all be made
> by the same contractor.
>
> Tempting as it it is, I see entire kits of everything listed above on
> eBay for under $100. *They're generic names, but no more generic
> sounding to me than the store brands.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks.

Everything is still made in China, or some other Country. Stay away
from the Generic. Bottom line is you get what you pay for.. If you
plan on selling the car buy the cheap stuff otherwise stick with the
name brands.