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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject: elcaminostore.com or ebay?
which is better to use for restoring my vehicle? ebay seems to have parts that are a lot cheaper but does the quality suck? for example I need to buy air shocks for my 1983 GMC caballero. I can get a rear pair on ebay for 70 bucks but on the elcaminostore.com I have to pay $130.00 for just one. What are your opinions?
Necoa #: 716
Location: 13(TX)
Joined: Mar 18, 2003
Posts: 194
Year: 1985
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:51 pm Post subject:
Buying off of Ebay is always a risky - but in can be rewarding. Be sure your comparing similar products. Always a good idea to buy from the vendors that support this forum. Not sure if the El Camino Store is a supporting vendor?
Good luck. _________________ 77 HD Sportster
79 Corvette L82
85 El Camino SS LG4
93 Camaro Z28 LT1
05 Dodge Caravan daily driver - yeah baby!
Necoa #: 572
Location: 10(IL,MN,WI)
Joined: Jan 28, 2003
Posts: 3630
Year: 1984
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:30 pm Post subject:
I've bought many items off Ebay, new and used and not just for the Elky, from small valve cover PCV grommets, on up to a Trans Am. I've gotten some really great deals. Look at the sellers feedback, if it indicates a high positive feedback percentage and he/she has sold many items...it's probably a safe bet. Whenever I need a part, I'll usually look there first. I did get burned twice...once on the item condition and once on the shipping charge. If a seller has numerous negative feedback comments then think twice before you buy from him.
Necoa #: 1091
Location: 1(NY)
Joined: Jun 14, 2003
Posts: 109
Year: 1987
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:07 am Post subject:
I bought a brand new pair of air shocks (monroe) on E-Bay for my 87 for 17.00 + 12.00 shipping. Deals can be had. _________________ 1966 Impala SS 4 Spd. Conv.
1967 Corvette Coupe 2004 National Top Flight, 2007 National Top Flight Drove the Road Tour to both.
1987 El Camino Conquista (Daily Driver)
1998 Monte Carlo Z34 (Daily Driver)
Gabriel Air shocks are 64.99 at Autozone with airline kit. I would suggest using separate air lines to prevent air transfer though. Also lets you level the load or add a little more in the right rear for a better launch at the track!
When I replace mine (originals) I'm going with airlift bags and a good shock. _________________ "Still Just Truck'in"
"Johnny"
Bradley, Illinois
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