So ... ebay parts

[Redslayer]

I need to replace my lower ball joints in the front end (all 4) and my front wheel bearings.

So, from Autozone I'm looking at like 5-600 bucks or some mess (Its been awhile since I priced it, but I remember the control arms were like 75 (straight) and 90 (curved) a piece back when I last checked, I used my parts cars for awhile to delay then inevitable due to lack of funds.

Now, looking on Ebay I find all 4 control arms for 125 and wheel bearings like 40ish a piece.

Anyone here tried any Ebay parts, are they good, or will they give out way early? If they are good I can go ahead and do the rear wheel bearings while I'm at it.

It would be nice if they are good, simply because I have to replace 3 of my tires as well (2 due to bad alignment, and 1 because it went down while I was out of town and damaged the belts in the tire, causing it to not hold air for more than 5 minutes >.> )and I enjoy not being broke .

However if they are garbage then I guess the car will just have to sit for awhile til I get things sorted out.

 

[drewb]

EBAY parts=junk, don't do it youll be replacing them before you know it!

 

[Cool09]

What about rock auto? I just took a look on there, most parts have only a 1 year warranty, but are almost as cheap as ebay. Are these parts imported from china or manufactured in the US?

I see brands such as DNJ, Beck/Arnley, ACDelco, Sachs, Gates, ect ect.

 

[KAOI]

What about rock auto? I just took a look on there, most parts have only a 1 year warranty, but are almost as cheap as ebay.

+1 on this. Rockauto is great. Wide array of manufacturers for different parts. Ive yet to find a better site.

 

[ericemery]

This ebay debate cracks me up. If someone buys a Moog tie rod end from ebay and saves a ton of cash, they obviously got an inferior part. The O.P. didnt even post a link to the parts.

I just did a complete control arm/ball joint job on a dodge caliber. Used a "cheap Ebay" kit.
Guess what parts showed up? Moog and Centric. saved 300 bucks over Autozone/autovalue local parts store prices... got better parts too.

Reserve the judgment on the cheap kits 'till you see the link. A lot of them are white box unbranded "name brand" parts.

 

[Diamond Star Werks]

I usually steer clear of eBay parts.. made in China pieces of shit imho.

Does that include the hks, fp, garret, bg, moog, gates etc. etc. parts sold on there as well? The topline kit used to rebuild my engine is sold on there (i purchased through a machine shop) and they have been great besides the timing belt that failed. Which had been removed at least 7 times before failing after I installed cams increasing hp.

All depends on what you buy in all honesty.