whats better/cheaper to buy new or used body parts

[insanecloud]

im wondering if it would be better to just buy new fenders and doors from lcm or get some from a parts truck an have them sand blasted an repainted? im also concerned about how the lmc parts will fit for gaps?

[79Betty]

If you're concerned about gaps, thin metal, and probably very few bolt holes lining up i wouldn't buy lmc. I've said heck with em and rather have used. But that's me, some people have had good luck with them.
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[Tx Firefighter]

Nothing can touch OEM sheetmetal. It is more effort to refurbish used parts, but in the end you wind up with a much more substantial part than buying one from Sumflungdung China.

[andrewmp6]

Yeah oem is best most aftermarket sheet metal is thinner and never fits as good.

[xrcr]

Agree with all the above. However used jap crap 'cause I could afford it. Love these trucks but the prices for new oem are crazy. Here in MO rust free is few and far between for used.

[bigd65]

I agree with the firefighter
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[Shyguy]

We try to stay with used parts whenever possible. They usually are cheaper and fit better.

Many used parts can be fixed with a little welding and body work. Cab corners, rockers and floor pans are some parts we buy new. We have made patch panels for different parts of the floor when a pan is not required.

A lot of parts can be bought here on the board in the for sale section.

[N2TRUX]

I agree with everyone regarding OEM, but....your in Canada where rust free parts are fairly non existent. If it requires a bunch of patch panels to make a good fender, and your not capable of doing the work yourself I would consider Goodmark fenders.

I won't buy from LMC unless I am really need something and they are the only source for that item. Even then I know its a gamble on quality.

[N2TRUX]

I agree with everyone regarding OEM, but....your in Canada where rust free parts are fairly non existent. If it requires a bunch of patch panels to make a good fender, and your not capable of doing the work yourself I would consider Goodmark fenders.

I won't buy from LMC unless I am really need something and they are the only source for that item. Even then I know its a gamble on quality.

[insanecloud]

thanks for all the awsome info im definitely going to go with oem parts

[andrewmp6]

Even stuff like bumpers if you can spend the money have oem ones rechromed.

[1774btcrew]

This hasn't been mentioned but I wouldn't sandblast the used parts unless you have a sandblasting company that really knows how to blast sheet metal. I have seen perfectly straight sheetmetal ruined by someone sandblasting that didn't know what they were doing. Chemical dipping or Soda blasting are a good alternative and won't ruin the metal.