OEM Used vs New Aftermarket

[Xeno]

Hello,

Long story short, I need to replace my spindles/knuckles after a botched bearing job from mechanic.

OEM new is about $400+
Aftermarket new is $50 Amazon
Used OEM is $60+

Which would you pick? Application is for a 2006 Sentra SER Spec V that sees autocross/light track duty.

 

[JimPghPA]

If that has press-fit parts you can buy the whole item with the new press-fit part already installed from Rock-Auto. One advantage to doing that is that it eliminates the possibility of the fit of the press-fit parts not being compatible.

 

[Xeno]

I checked, unfortunately parts are limited to these.

 

[2EHA]

used part and properly install the bearing

aftermarket would probably work alright, there’s not too many ways you can mess this knuckle up

 

[clinebarger]

Places like California, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, & Oklahoma are great for buying clean used non-wear items.

 

[Lubener]

I vote for used OEM. Last would be new aftermarket from Amazon. It most likely would be cheaply made from China and I would not put my trust in a part that would affect my and other's safety.

 

[zzyzzx]

Used OEM.

 

[oggb]

Used OEM every single time. Aftermarket is going to be made from recycled Chinese sewer pipe. Is it iron? Is it terracotta? Who knows! It might even be PVC!

 

[Trav]

Used OE every time.

 

[2010Civic]

Used for sure.

 

[Hall]

Places like California, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, & Oklahoma are great for buying clean used non-wear items.

Used OE every time.

I know you two are mechanics (maybe others are too) so do customers go this route often ? Downside I am sure of is time - you can't order one of these and have it delivered in a few hours and finish the job before the end of the day or the following day. I just imagine most customers will choose the quicker option vs waiting (up to a week ?).

 

[TheLawnRanger]

New OEM paid for by mechanic

 

[clinebarger]

I know you two are mechanics (maybe others are too) so do customers go this route often ? Downside I am sure of is time - you can't order one of these and have it delivered in a few hours and finish the job before the end of the day or the following day. I just imagine most customers will choose the quicker option vs waiting (up to a week ?).

I've been doing quite a bit of Suspension Collision Repair because the snow/ice storm we had in February, My local "yards" can usually get whatever I need within 24 hours given it's a common model.