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Jul 4, 2008 | 10:05 AM

#21

ncChris

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From: oak island NC

The u-joints with grease fittings are weaker and best avoided.
I got mine at Advance auto but made sure I got the hardened ones without grease fittings.

Jul 4, 2008 | 05:07 PM

#22

89FX3

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From: Ellicott City, MD

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeitgeist57

I've gotten a wheel bearing from Thepartsladi on eBay and it's held up well over the past 4 years. I never thought about it, but I guess the stuff she sells is legit!*

*only reason I question it is that there have been "genuine AC Delco" sellers on eBay before that scam the shozz out of you with cheap ***** parts.

As I noted in another thread the other day, Thepartsladi is actually Corvette America. Just ask Dave when you call their number.

That being said, if their eBay auction doesn't specify a name brand for the part, it ain't Delco or GM, etc.

Jul 4, 2008 | 05:10 PM

#23

89FX3

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From: Ellicott City, MD

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Originally Posted by 89er

Thepartsladi's so called OEM Delco U-joints for $70 were never OEM on the Corvette.

They do not have the anti-corrosive coating needed for aluminum driveshafts. I got a refund on mine minus two-way shipping and had to fight to keep from paying a restocking fee.

The u-joints I got from them last year were in ACDelco boxes.

Jul 5, 2008 | 04:22 AM

#24

racebum

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From: oregon

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89FX3

The u-joints I got from them last year were in ACDelco boxes.

did the u joints have spicer stamped in the end cap?

Jul 5, 2008 | 09:15 AM

#25

MR NICE

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From: Downriver Mi.

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Originally Posted by WW7

Thepartsladi has GM AC Delco originals for $70.00 for the complete set of 6. This is hard to beat...WW

That is a great price for originals,I used spicer but ones with grease fittings and reg. steel caps, 6 for 54.00 out the door.

Jul 5, 2008 | 02:00 PM

#26

aboatguy

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From: Slidell Louisiana

Quote:

Originally Posted by IBVETN2

I replaced mine with Neapco Brute Force. price and quality are equal to spicer and they are easier to find. Mine see only hard use from autocrossing and no problems.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackHarleyMan

I chose these as an option TO the spicers, these came highly recommended.

Noland

I've used Spicers and the Neapco Brute Forces and have not had a failure with either. IMO they are both quality American made products. The problem is my local chain is no longer carrying the Neapcos they are pushing some chinese crap (with a lifetime warrantee) the kid actually told me that the NEAPCO Bruteforces would no longer be carried because of the better quality of the Dura...st G.lds.

So I ordered Spicers online.

Tommy Boy had it right when it comes to guaranteed cheap auto parts......".....Because they know all they sold ya was a guaranteed piece of ****. That's all it is, isn't it? Hey, if you want me to take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed, I will. I got spare time. But for now, for your customer's sake, for your daughter's sake, ya might wanna think about buying a quality product from me......."
Don't fall for the lifetime warranteed Chinese crap!

Since then I've found that my local Pep boys carries the bruteforces so I'll probably use them next time.

Last edited by aboatguy; Jul 5, 2008 at 02:02 PM.