Anyone use parts from 1aauto?

[Derick]

I bought some headlights from them for my burb. They sell the eagle eyes brand, so I was pretty disappointed. I had bought the eagle eyes from ebay and they were pretty crappy. I took some time to silicone these up pretty good, so hopefully no fogging on these.

 

[treehan77]

I only use them for their repair videos lol

 

[Jeffrey Howell]

My front right wheel bearing has decide to make even more terrible noises, can’t hold off anymore. I seen this package deal. I also need to replace the upper control arm bushings. What do you guys think of this?

https://www.1aauto.com/chevy-gmc-cadillac-steering,-suspension,-and-drivetrain-kit-12-piece-set-trq/i/1ahtf00031?f=1025845&y=2008

I ordered new front wheel bearings and hubs from them for a 06 Sequoia that I had. They looked good but when installed, they were worse than the worn out bearings. Probably Chinese made. i would go with RockAuto.

 

[Larryjb]

You can get the chinese stuff from Rockauto as well. Just make sure the stuff you get is ACDelco.

BTW, ACDelco stuff can be made in China too!

 

[the blur]

I've been wondering if the lower profile tires may be responsible for transmitting more shock to the wheels and bearings.

100% for sure. I know I lost a wheel bearing at 60,000 miles because the previous owner had 22" wheels on my truck. and I know of other owners with similar complaints. For some reason, the escalade doesn't have these problems. Maybe a different part #??

 

[trailblazer]

Buying ACDelco, Motorcrack, or Mopar does NOT guarantee OEM quality. Remember guys those are just brand names now. Yeah like fifty years ago if you bought and ACD part it was likely OEM from the factory. Not anymore. Yes, the OEM’s use very high quality parts from all of the major suppliers BUT said parts are built to very stringent specs and only for factory production line. So Borg Warner, Moog, Monroe, Raybestos, etc obviously make aftermarket parts but more likely than not they are NOT the same quality as the OEM order. It’s up to the buyers for the car manufactures. Once the production line is finished than the high quality parts orders are finished.
Now as far as the brands, they have a reputation to maintain. So yes, buying ACD, Motorcrap, and Mopar will generally indicate you are buying a high quality part. As you see with ACD, they also have a “value line” Of cheap CHICOM junk.
If you are a planner, there are vendors on eBay that sell genuine OEM parts that are assembly plant leftovers. For example, one was selling brand new OE strut spring combos for $130/ea.
This is one of the vendors:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/192927265982