Hello again all i would just like some different opinions on aftermarket sensors? I know that factory is usually always best, no doubt but i always cant buy them! The wife has a cow if i spend that kind of money for an old truck, even though its in pretty good shape!! So im asking where would you get them if you couldn't buy stock all info is greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks again for everyones opinions and help!!!! Robert

 

The only thing aftermarket I wouldnt buy is the goofy PIP in the distributor and the Ignition module.

 

But probably not from autozone though right most folks dont think to highly of duralast!! Thanks!

 

I guess i should throw in there from what auto part store do you get them from too lol

 

I get from Autozone, Oreillys, Advance, whatever is nearby. Most of those guys are just rebranding the same part to their house brand.

 

Yeah makes since i have all those close by and im sure that others will have same and different opinions too! Ive just alot of folks say that they wouldn't buy from autozone!! Lol folks i know and some around the internet!!

 

If possible I go to O'Reilly's and get motorcraft, BWD, or Bosch. Nothing else is worth the hassle IMO, O'Reilly's has a very good warranty on most things of these brands.

 

AZ stuff can be good, IF you buy name brand stuff you can also buy elsewhere. Don't even bother with their Duralast garbage. (except maybe batteries).

I've just been using RockAuto and O'Rielly's. O'Rielly's by me actually stocks a pretty good amount of stuff for my truck yet. AZ tends to have to order it. The only other option in my town is a franchised Napa, but they're never open when I need parts, so even though I worked for them for a few years, I don't generally use them.

 

Time for a new wife?

 

it all depends on what your after, some things don't matter, some do,

 

Thanks for all the replies gentlemen! I appreciate it!!

 

I've had lots of bad experiences with Napa's sensors (Echlin brand). Rockauto usually has Motorcraft sensors and switches and they're really not that much more than other brands.

 

Yeah i took a pretty good look at them today first time really ever!! Lol and your right about pricing! Now i dont know what shipping cost would be but some of there prices are cheaper than auto part stores, thats for sure!! Thanks and haveva great day to all!!!

 

Check the Vendor section of this Forum, I think Rock Auto has a discount code most of the time.

Here is the forum: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum173/

Here is their last discount code post: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...22-2016-a.html

If you are not in a hurry and bundle your shipments the shipping is pretty reasonable. You can shop and add to your cart, then calculate shipping. Keep an eye out for the icons to denote cheapest shipping once you start putting things in the cart.

If the shipping gets out of hand, look at Amazon. It's a buyers' market, you just need to know some tricks of the trade....and have time to wait for the parts.

 

ok Thanks buddy when i need to start getting some new stuff i might just start getting most of my parts from rock auto unless i need them right away thanks again!! Too everyone!!!