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KOYO or SKF wheel bearing and press in kit, spindles, outside tie ends and ball joints for 2015 HighLander might get rears as wheel!
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This Pro X One glass cleaner at O'Reilly was clearance marked at $2.77 but rang up at $1.87. I'm low on SprayWay so figured worth a shot.
Couldn't find much in the way of reviews on the glass cleaner. It seems Pro X One was available exclusively at O'Reilly (house brand?) and is being discontinued.
Couldn't find much in the way of reviews on the glass cleaner. It seems Pro X One was available exclusively at O'Reilly (house brand?) and is being discontinued.
Snagged the last A/C discharge hose Rock Auto had for my project S60. This car is an early serial # and uses a different hose than most P2 Volvo's, making sourcing one a bit difficult. Grand total of $48 for a GPD part.
I picked up a color-match used front bumper this weekend, and just got off the phone with 2 different yards for a headlight and left front color-match fender. I'm beyond thankful that the yard with the fender was willing to ship it for a very reasonable $20, every other yard I called told me they don't ship sheet metal
I picked up a color-match used front bumper this weekend, and just got off the phone with 2 different yards for a headlight and left front color-match fender. I'm beyond thankful that the yard with the fender was willing to ship it for a very reasonable $20, every other yard I called told me they don't ship sheet metal
Well....
I bought some closeout air filters and cabin air filters for the Honda Cousins..... I don't think I'm getting them any time soon.
For reference, I'm near Athens, GA.
I bought some closeout air filters and cabin air filters for the Honda Cousins..... I don't think I'm getting them any time soon.
For reference, I'm near Athens, GA.
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Spark plug for my weed eater and black RTV for when I do the valve cover reseal on the riding mower this weekend.
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$50 site donor 2026
Hallelujah, praise the Lord!
Ok, background story.
Several years back I decided to venture into project of upgrading brakes on BMW. To be exact, installing Brembo calipers from newer 3 series from 335/340 model, and rear from E82 135i.
E90 330/328 had high performance brake option that involved 6 pot Brembo calipers and 2 pot Brembo calipers in the back, same as those on 135. The problem was that 6 pot in front retained A LOT of heat, and ceramic pistons would crack on track. So popular replacement were 4 pot from newer 3 series (same knuckle). Rear from newer 3 series required too much “monkey business,” so did not want that.
Ok. Got calipers, installed M3 master cylinder, coded ECU to SPBR (performance setting to adjust brake force between axles for performance brakes). Really didn’t need upgrade, because original ones were good on track. But, had an itch just to try.
Well, the problem were rear rotors. Finding rear rotors with 185mm brake shoes (165mm on 135) was really hard. BMW was selling for $200 a piece, drilled and slotted only. That is how originals came. Zimmerman was selling replacement $175 a piece, also drilled and slotted. DFC had dimpled and slotted for $65 and I swallowed my pride that I always run plain rotors, and bought them. I had bad experience with DFC when their track pads caught fire on track once, but gave it a try. Which meant, I had to get dimpled and slotted in front, bcs. it would just look weird (got Zimmerman, $80 a piece 340X30mm).
Few nights ago I am on Rock Auto checking if there are any rear rotors that are plain, and lo and behold, Zimmerman has plain rotors that fit 185mm shoes. $70 a piece, two left!
They arrived today, look high quality like Zimmerman always does, BUT, Made in Germany. Something you don’t see every day.
Now, I can get front plain too when it is time to change pads.
Ok, background story.
Several years back I decided to venture into project of upgrading brakes on BMW. To be exact, installing Brembo calipers from newer 3 series from 335/340 model, and rear from E82 135i.
E90 330/328 had high performance brake option that involved 6 pot Brembo calipers and 2 pot Brembo calipers in the back, same as those on 135. The problem was that 6 pot in front retained A LOT of heat, and ceramic pistons would crack on track. So popular replacement were 4 pot from newer 3 series (same knuckle). Rear from newer 3 series required too much “monkey business,” so did not want that.
Ok. Got calipers, installed M3 master cylinder, coded ECU to SPBR (performance setting to adjust brake force between axles for performance brakes). Really didn’t need upgrade, because original ones were good on track. But, had an itch just to try.
Well, the problem were rear rotors. Finding rear rotors with 185mm brake shoes (165mm on 135) was really hard. BMW was selling for $200 a piece, drilled and slotted only. That is how originals came. Zimmerman was selling replacement $175 a piece, also drilled and slotted. DFC had dimpled and slotted for $65 and I swallowed my pride that I always run plain rotors, and bought them. I had bad experience with DFC when their track pads caught fire on track once, but gave it a try. Which meant, I had to get dimpled and slotted in front, bcs. it would just look weird (got Zimmerman, $80 a piece 340X30mm).
Few nights ago I am on Rock Auto checking if there are any rear rotors that are plain, and lo and behold, Zimmerman has plain rotors that fit 185mm shoes. $70 a piece, two left!
They arrived today, look high quality like Zimmerman always does, BUT, Made in Germany. Something you don’t see every day.
Now, I can get front plain too when it is time to change pads.
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Two air filters on clearance from Walmart for mom’s car. $5 for the SuperTech one and $13.80 for the Fram.
Sold my Xtool D7 and bought a Xtool D8W Scan Tool.
I love rural estate sales because you can actually find good stuff.
Stumbled into an estate sale in my white trash ("REPRESENT!!") 'hood today. Their policy was that anything in a jar or bottle was a dollar as it was Sunday afternoon -- common practice on weekend sales to blow out anything remaining near the end.
Soooooo, yeah. Some unicorn R12. Dunno if I'll ever use it. The oil is SP so not old.
Also got a bunch of AC Delco wipers for $1 and $2 each. Turns out the guy was the parts manager for our GM dealer.
There was also an unopened gallon of Valvoline Dex/Merc ... for a buck. Gave it to my buddy with a TH350.
Stumbled into an estate sale in my white trash ("REPRESENT!!") 'hood today. Their policy was that anything in a jar or bottle was a dollar as it was Sunday afternoon -- common practice on weekend sales to blow out anything remaining near the end.
Soooooo, yeah. Some unicorn R12. Dunno if I'll ever use it. The oil is SP so not old.
Also got a bunch of AC Delco wipers for $1 and $2 each. Turns out the guy was the parts manager for our GM dealer.
There was also an unopened gallon of Valvoline Dex/Merc ... for a buck. Gave it to my buddy with a TH350.
I recently used up all my 1/2" tie downs on a trailer project, so needed to order more.
Typically 1/2" is light duty while 5/8" is car hauler-esque and 3/4" is for tying down backhoes etc
It occurred to me I'd like something even smaller for ATV trailers and found 3/8 on ebay. Unfortunately they're just as expensive as 1/2", presumably because they're kinda rare
Typically 1/2" is light duty while 5/8" is car hauler-esque and 3/4" is for tying down backhoes etc
It occurred to me I'd like something even smaller for ATV trailers and found 3/8 on ebay. Unfortunately they're just as expensive as 1/2", presumably because they're kinda rare
I probably mentioned this before - if you're shopping dealership OEM parts via mail order, shop around. It's a minor hassle to fill out the shopping cart order page to get an all-in price, but it's worth the effort. I need a battery hold down for the Lexus; look at the price difference. Only Bell Lexus lists the MSRP: $30.92 and a tacks on a ~26% discount.
The difference is a 1/4 tank of premium fuel.
Lexus of Pleasanton (24 mi.) vs. Bell Lexus North Scottsdale (729 mi)
The difference is a 1/4 tank of premium fuel.
Lexus of Pleasanton (24 mi.) vs. Bell Lexus North Scottsdale (729 mi)
Rockauto, front and rear rotors for my wife's 08 Liberty. Also assorted sizes of wiper blades for my three vehicle fleet.
All substantially sale priced: Rensi floor mats for one car, a seat belt gate, windshield corner moldings and improved lock peg bezels for another.
But, as the term "parts" is commonly used, finding and installing a junkyard headlight and front wheel bearing might be more legit.
But, as the term "parts" is commonly used, finding and installing a junkyard headlight and front wheel bearing might be more legit.
