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Suggestion for online parts suppliers

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by retnev, Sep 9, 2022.

  1. Sep 9, 2022 at 7:49 PM
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    retnev

    retnev [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Which online parts suppliers do you guys suggest.
    I have to replace O2 sensors etc.

    Prefer not to buy from the D(S)tealer or Ebay, and rather ask if someone know of a great Toyota online parrts distributor that does not rip you off like the Stealer or sell you fake stuff as on Ebay.

    Thanks
     
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    You can buy directly from Denso website
     
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    I got a good deal on Denso sensors using coupons I had through Pep Boys, just gave them the Denso part number I needed and used a coupon that gave me a good percentage off.

    Just don't buy sensors of sites like eBay and Amazon, lot of counterfeit ones there
     
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    Also McGeorge Toyota's parts department usually has the best online prices for OEM parts dealer-wise, worth checking out
     
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    McGeorge Toyota's parts, looks really great. Thanks. Denso seems for dealers and bulk purchases only. there is no way I can search for the part and buy IO could find, but it is the best place to make sure you get what you buy as authentic. Two nice options thanks.
     
  6. Sep 9, 2022 at 9:18 PM
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    If your looking for actual Toyota parts there’s plenty of online dealers like the one mentioned above. If you don’t need Toyota parts I like rockauto. They have options from cheap Chinese crap to all the big name companies like denso.
     
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    I dont mind using brand X, but in that case I need evidence from users that it actually holds up.
    If you know of particular BrandX that holds up for cheap, I would be interested in that too.
    So if you know of BrandX oxygen sensors that undercuts the OEM version but actually works for years, I will give them a try.
     
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    O2 sensor I’d stick with denso, but you can get them at rockauto. I use rockauto a lot, but I try to stick with name brand parts just to be safe. I was just pointing out they have a wide range to choose from.
     
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    I usually go to RockAuto to look up prices and the part numbers for whatever component I need, then compare prices and availability across the internet.

    for example, This is the actual OEM Denso Upstream O2 sensor found at RockAuto for $118 bucks
    https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1607172&cc=1441488&pt=5132&jsn=875

    Listed at Amazon for $112 bucks
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YNF9DI?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

    I ordered and installed that O2 sensor a few months ago on the Bank 2 side, no issues yet.
     
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    there has been a lot of reported check engine lights coming on with other brand O2 sensors. Stay with the OEM Denso brand as suggested
     
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    Thanks all for the responses and advice.
    I found some good recommendations you.
     
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    It seems Denso has really changed the marketing of products since last I bought was direct from Denso Aftermarket!

    I would now buy from my local Napa Dealer.
     
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    As stated Rockauto is the place. Our OEM suppliers are Denso, Advics(brakes) and Aisin (among others)
     
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    I bought my last one from Amazon, Denso original (from Denso Amazon store), 2 years no issues and paid $68 to my door

    you have to pay close attention when shopping on the site, always make sure (not true always) that it's "shipped or sold by" so that way you can always get the refund if any issues

    bought my Walker exhaust there too, from the Amazon Walker store

    I've bought stuff from ebay as well, again making sure reputable entity
     
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    Yeah if I do buy off those sites I make the seller is based in the US, if they show as being based in China then it's too risky imo.
     
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    Don’t use rock auto. If it’s cheap it’s cheap for a reason.
     
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    you know they sell oem parts on rockauto right? Not everything on there is cheap Chinese parts.
     
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    I do but in my experience I have got so many oem and after markets parts incorrectly boxed or mis picked it just isn’t worth it anymore.
     
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