centric front end

[rickp]

Hey guys, i need to do my whole front end and the shop suggested using centric parts. How is that brand? just so you know, i dont do anything wild with my truck, just street driving.

thanks
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[fiatdale]

Why not AC Delco?

 

[rickp]

good question, the mechanic said it would be cheaper. I'm just wondering how much cheaper are they, is centric crap?

i was quoted $1100 for the whole front end including labor

what do you think?

 

[fiatdale]

"whole front end" - exactly what is he replacing - and is he also doing an alignment?

 

[TheAutumnWind]

"whole front end" - exactly what is he replacing - and is he also doing an alignment?

Excellent question.

UCA/LCA/pitman/idler/end links/shocks/bushings there are a lot of parts up there.

How does the shops warranty change (if at all) centric vs ac delco?

There are some centric parts that I would be quite happy with. What is the cost difference?

Most of what your paying is labor, so whats an extra $100 or whatever for better parts? What if you purchase your own parts and supply them?

 

[tx tahoe z71]

Use Moog, it's better than oem if not the same. Get it from Rock Auto and take them the parts. They'll charge you $80 for an upper ball joint and you can get it for $45 from Rock Auto. Times 6-8 parts, it adds up.

Don't know anything about Centric, unless it's the same Centric that makes brake rotors. Which are actually good rotors, I'm running a set.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Use Moog, it's better than oem if not the same. Get it from Rock Auto and take them the parts. They'll charge you $80 for an upper ball joint and you can get it for $45 from Rock Auto. Times 6-8 parts, it adds up.

Don't know anything about Centric, unless it's the same Centric that makes brake rotors. Which are actually good rotors, I'm running a set.

I'd suggest that to everyone, but some people seem to be content to pay the significant upcharge for letting the mechanic supply the parts.

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