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Old Aug 12, 2016 | 03:00 PM
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I've always try to use AC Delco or original GM parts for all my GM vehicles, so I was wondering are the aftermarket window regulators as good as AC Delco or should I stay OEM?

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Old Aug 12, 2016 | 03:11 PM
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Do you feel like replacing it again in a few years Steve? I'd go oem not worth the hassle to save a few bucks..............
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Originally Posted by imjdoggie
Do you feel like replacing it again in a few years Steve? I'd go oem not worth the hassle to save a few bucks..............
I have never (NEVER) read anything here on the Forum to indicate that the performance of the oem is any better than the after-market copies. Not saying that one is better than the other, but we have seen some real life comments on here that resulted in me buying non-oem.
Logic might say that the oem is better, but the comments I have seen here suggest that is not true.
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I bought a cheap one off ebay for about $50 maybe 6 months ago, took an hour to install, works very smooth and quiet.
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Just bought & replaced my pass. side.
Amazon - $46.
Compared it to original & they are build the same.
Easy install, exact fit & operates smoothly.
I'm happy with it.
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Old Aug 12, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ronwc
I bought a cheap one off ebay for about $50 maybe 6 months ago, took an hour to install, works very smooth and quiet.
I did the same. Replacing it was easy. Adjusting the window was a PITA.
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