What's your preferred auto parts source? Looking for some pro tips.
09-30-2009, 12:17 PM
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
On the heating issue, does your jeep run at a normal temp? If so its not gonna be your thermostat. More than likely a heater valve not opening or a plugged heater core.
U-joints. Spicer brand is a very good brand. Some people prefer the non greasable over the greasable ones.
Parts stores. We have an autozone here in town and they only want to help you if your a street racer. Plus they just don't know much. Yes I do work for a competitor but when their employee calls me and says a customers rig does this, what could be wrong with it? Yah I don't have a lot of faith in them lol. I know not every store in a chain is the same but I havnt heard of many people who like autozone throughout the country.
U-joints. Spicer brand is a very good brand. Some people prefer the non greasable over the greasable ones.
Parts stores. We have an autozone here in town and they only want to help you if your a street racer. Plus they just don't know much. Yes I do work for a competitor but when their employee calls me and says a customers rig does this, what could be wrong with it? Yah I don't have a lot of faith in them lol. I know not every store in a chain is the same but I havnt heard of many people who like autozone throughout the country.
You're right about Autozone. There is one guy down there who is a jeeper and seems to like helping me, but I can't seem to get his schedule down, and the rest of the employees only seem to want to help me when I pull up in my wife's car - an '05 Civic Si hatch... so you're probably right on about that one.
Thanks for the Spicer rec. That's what I was looking for.
09-30-2009, 12:45 PM
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Year: 2 88 XJ/1 86 XJ/ 98 Grand Cherokee
Model: Cherokee
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Ive Always Used Napa! They always have the parts I need. And there service is awsome. They know what im working on and me by name! It just depends on what parts house you prefer! 
09-30-2009, 01:40 PM
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Something else just dawned on me, you might go ahead and replace the thermostat anyways, the PO may not have even put one in the rig.
09-30-2009, 03:04 PM
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I usually use Napa for parts and information. I also have a friend who works there so that helps. He doesnt just sell me parts he suggests more important things to fix first and sells me those parts instead and gives me pointers on how to get the job done.
I have to drive about 30 minutes to get there but its worth the trip!
I have to drive about 30 minutes to get there but its worth the trip!
10-01-2009, 08:45 AM
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I price check online, but I use any of the local shops around me. NAPA, Checker, Autozone, Parts Plus... I also use www.rockauto.com if I'm NOT in any hurry whatsoever.
10-01-2009, 10:34 AM
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Year: 1990
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I use napa for the good advice as well as some parts. i mainly go to schucks for the prices and i am know going to start using my local store and try them out.
10-01-2009, 01:41 PM
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NAPA, Carquest, and AutoZone. I haaaate Checker/Schucks/Kragen. Bunch of worthless toys made in China for ricermobiles that feel the need to hang their cel phones from their windshields.
10-01-2009, 02:21 PM
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Year: 1988
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for exspensive Jeep-only parts, i use 4WD.com, but if its not OEM/aftermarket they are over priced, I got my Yoke from them for $40 and Jeep wanted $85
10-01-2009, 03:26 PM
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lol, theres Oreillys in Oklahoma, i didnt see any when i was in Phoenix, AZ, and there are none in Maryland, PA, or VA that I know of