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33ppp · 12-23-2012, 07:17 PM

I just purchased a 1987 GMC K2500 5.7L Auto, Reg cab truck. I am going to put it to use as a back up plow truck and a someday potential toy. The truck saw an older restoration so the body is in good shape. I am looking to rebuild the driveline, brakes, and suspension. I usually purchase everything from NAPA for my other vehicles. But for this one I was looking at Rock Auto. I did a search on here for reviews. I see they have some rediculiously cheap no name parts and some really good pricing on brand name stuff. Is the good stuff anywhere near the same quality as what I would get locally? For examply the Moog Problem solver ball joints are almost half of the auto parts store price and premioum brake pads are half as well. After I put together a list of what I am going to purchase it comes out to a 40% savings, but is it really worth it of is it just junk?

12-23-2012, 07:17 PM	#1
33ppp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Shore Ma Posts: 5	Rock Auto Parts I just purchased a 1987 GMC K2500 5.7L Auto, Reg cab truck. I am going to put it to use as a back up plow truck and a someday potential toy. The truck saw an older restoration so the body is in good shape. I am looking to rebuild the driveline, brakes, and suspension. I usually purchase everything from NAPA for my other vehicles. But for this one I was looking at Rock Auto. I did a search on here for reviews. I see they have some rediculiously cheap no name parts and some really good pricing on brand name stuff. Is the good stuff anywhere near the same quality as what I would get locally? For examply the Moog Problem solver ball joints are almost half of the auto parts store price and premioum brake pads are half as well. After I put together a list of what I am going to purchase it comes out to a 40% savings, but is it really worth it of is it just junk?