Where do shop

coupman35 · Kapuskasing On Member

Where do shop

admin · Jun 8, 2016

Here is a link to Horton Hot rods..

http://www.horton.on.ca/

Neil Candy's hot rod supply

http://www.candyshotrodsupply.com/

that is a couple to get you started

And then there is Speedway They are out of the US but many use them and have a us shipping address just across the border to have their stuff shipped to and then pick up their parts to bring back ..

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/?gclid=CIe9ib-nmM0CFU6BfgodZKIHIQ

Beans · Courtice On Rod-Side Member Pin Striper

I've shopped all over, speedway, southern rods, hortons, summit etc. Sometimes online is better sometimes it's not. I just call around and/or look online for what ever it is I'm looking for. The only place I typically don't shop at is performance improvements (tend to always be way more expensive than everywhere else).

wuga · Prince Edward County Ont

Neil Candy is a Canadian distributor for Speedway. His rates to Canada are really good. Worth checking out.

Warren

coupman35 · Kapuskasing On Member

Am going to try Candy see what his service and price are like

Beaumont67SD · St.Thomas Ont Member

Had my 1996 Jeep Cherokee (RWD Country Edition) safety checked today, and only needed upper/lower ball joints.

- UAP/NAPA was $24 & $25 each = $110.74 (cheap brand) and $92 & $90 each = $411.32 (premium brand)

Prime Choice Auto Parts, in Ottawa = $56.51 (full ball joint Kit - 2 uppers & 2 lowers), with 2 day free Shipping, in Canada.
- same kit shipped to States, priced at $24.21 US$
^^ This Florida imported vehicle, is currently up for Sale / so I didn't add the $5.00 charge, for life warranty.

GMDad · Hamilton On Rod-side Member Amsoil Dealer

Nice looking Jeep. What's the details on it ? I know somebody who could be interested. He has had 3 or 4 of these over the years.
I have been in the parts business for over 40 years and if I were looking at a set of 4 ball joints delivered for $56. I would be a little hesitant. Do you know what make they are? IMO I would be questioning the quality of a $12. ball joint (somebody is paying $8. anyways for shipping in Canada if not more). I have seen these types where the holes aren't drilled for cotter pins or if they give you a nut to go on it it is the wrong thread. Problem is your going to be paying for labor to put another one in if this is the case (presuming you are not installing them yourself) and not fun dealing with somebody couple hundred miles away for warranty or replacement if there is a problem. Just my thoughts.

coupman35 · Kapuskasing On Member

I sent a email to canda 2day ago whit a list of parts i needed but no reply yet .I may have to call him

Beaumont67SD · St.Thomas Ont Member

GMDad wrote:
Nice looking Jeep. What's the details on it ? I know somebody who could be interested. He has had 3 or 4 of these over the years.
I have been in the parts business for over 40 years and if I were looking at a set of 4 ball joints delivered for $56. I would be a little hesitant. Do you know what make they are? IMO I would be questioning the quality of a $12. ball joint (somebody is paying $8. anyways for shipping in Canada if not more). I have seen these types where the holes aren't drilled for cotter pins or if they give you a nut to go on it it is the wrong thread. Problem is your going to be paying for labor to put another one in if this is the case (presuming you are not installing them yourself) and not fun dealing with somebody couple hundred miles away for warranty or replacement if there is a problem. Just my thoughts.

GMDad - some details of Jeep / thks for passing on info.

1996 Jeep Cherokee, from Florida / rebuilt engine / Certified

XJ model - Country Edition / Southern Rear-Wheel-Drive SUV.
- 4.0L engine rebuilt with 50K / cost 2,900 US$
- fully loaded, NOTE - Not a 4x4 vehicle
- 4 wheel premium brake job
- brand new 800 CCA battery

- new radial tires / with only several hundred Km. driving

- recent automatic transmission pan gasket, new filter and oil change
- runs excellent & oil spray undercoated while in Ontario / formally imported & owned, by my brother

- than we used it in family and as a 3rd vehicle

Price = $5,500 just pre-Safety Checked, on Friday / ball joint work, scheduled this week for Certification Pass.
- engine used 1/10th of tail pipe exhaust emission limits / E-Test Pass, a few weeks ago

Call Larry (text5193178555cell) St. Thomas / Central Elgin

IMO the rather cheap off-shore Ball Joints (sourced out of Ottawa-China made), are much better quality than UAP/NAPA White box junk, at less than 1/2 the $$.

- even Moog at $350/set more money is no longer worth, the extra premium / since their Ball Joints, are now Manufactured in China...they just lost my business

- I'm selling the Jeep, so a BJ warranty claim is not an issue / plus have a close friend, with 4 bay garage, for parts install & alignment rack, at a reasonable cost

http://www.primechoiceautoparts.ca/p-45971-complete-set-of-4-ball-joints-pair-of-2-upper-and-2-lower-front-suspension-kit.aspx

2 Upper and 2 Lower Ball Joints / Distributed by Prime Choice Auto Parts Factory Outlet Store

• Precision-machined, advanced technology, low-friction bearing designs for superior steering and handling. Case-hardened steel housing for improved strength and durability.

• Polyurethane boots for better resistance to cracking and splitting. Also seals ball joint from debris and contamination that contributes to premature ball joint failure.

• Anti-corrosion coating on ball joint provides protection from the harshest driving conditions.

• Direct fit for vehicle specific application on all makes and models.

-- Edited by Beaumont67SD on Sunday 12th of June 2016 12:37:31 AM

Beaumont67SD · St.Thomas Ont Member

Got the $56 Ball Joint Kit (4 pieces - uppers & lowers) installed, this week:
- 4 hours labor
Total Spend = $56 (parts) + $312 (labor) = $368 incl. HST

Got phone quote from Chrysler Dealership, for sh*ts & giggles:
- Labor is 6.0 hours, at $98/hour = $588
- Parts (4 pieces - uppers & lowers) = $600
Total = $1,356 (tax in)

^^ That's a difference of $1356 - $368 = $988 savings overall / $544 less in parts alone.
- very happy with Prime Choice cheap parts, out of Ottawa

All said & done...I had job done for 27% and got Jeep safety checked.

- pays to source good parts (cheap) & find a trusted mechanic / I don't have $1K to waste, on a minor vehicle repair.

-- Edited by Beaumont67SD on Monday 20th of June 2016 04:43:57 PM

RacerRick · Durham Region On Member

Everything is now made in china. I just bought all AC Delco parts when I rebuilt the front end on my Cutlass. The parts were made in China, Mexico, or Taiwan, according to the boxes.

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