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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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pull a part?

Can I take a wagon to carry the rearend? I know to take tools. I tried to call and got an automated system, and tried to e-mail but it would not go through. Also is there a tag or anything that tells you the ratio for the rearend?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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Most likely they will assist you with a fork lift. I think in the case of the heavier stuff they render certain kinds of help due to liability. At least it seems logical they would. They may even move it into a work area and elevate it for you to get it off. I don't know this for sure as I have never gone to a Pull-A-Part yet. I have only talked to others that have gone. I am sure someone on here has had the experience and will bring you up to speed on their policies in regard to removing larger and heavier components. It would be nice to know if they allow hand trucks. They have a website and it lists all their locations and inventory. They also have phone numbers. It would be best just to call them and ask what they do. At any rate if I were you I'd take along a friend to help you. CLICK HERE to go to their homepage.

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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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I went to the website, found the explorers listed in Charlotte, NC. I called the number but no option on the automated system to speak to anyone.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bsteele52
Can I take a wagon to carry the rearend? I know to take tools. I tried to call and got an automated system, and tried to e-mail but it would not go through. Also is there a tag or anything that tells you the ratio for the rearend?
I went to a Pull-A-Part in Memphis about two weeks ago. They had everything up off the ground. Had wheel burrels and had a lift truck in the yard.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bsteele52
I went to the website, found the explorers listed in Charlotte, NC. I called the number but no option on the automated system to speak to anyone.
They also have a contact us feature. Use that to ask you questions. It could be their automated system is on because they are busy.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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If the wagon is allowed (I don't see why not) make sure it has floating tires....ground is probably not the greatest. Hopefully they have a Bobcat or something to bring the axle out of there.


There should be a tag, too.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by havi
If the wagon is allowed (I don't see why not) make sure it has floating tires....ground is probably not the greatest. Hopefully they have a Bobcat or something to bring the axle out of there.


There should be a tag, too.
Not to worry, most Pull-A-Part yards are paved or have well compacted gravel paths. No weeds and mud to speak of. However the suggestion for decent wheels and tires is a good one no matter what. Most likely they will move and load it for you.

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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Dave, maybe so. My experience is mostly from the local yard, where it is nothing but MN clay, on a slope, and lots of Alder brush keeping the water at the surface. Then again, the county is 100% wetlands, lol.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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Dave, maybe so. My experience is mostly from the local yard, where it is nothing but MN clay, on a slope, and lots of Alder brush keeping the water at the surface. Then again, the county is 100% wetlands, lol.
The first Pull-A-Part I saw in Atlanta from the freeway I mistook for a big parking lot. It was like they used measuring tapes to place the cars and it was as neat as a lined parking lot and the cars were better spaced and parked. Their customer lot was more like a Lowe's or Home Depot. There sales rooms look like a new Auto Zone or Advance Auto. You can go to the link I gave above and check out photos of the places and even see their inventory and a complete standard price list. If this thing really spreads out and goes national more than it is, it's going to put the big squeeze on the traditional junkyards that have been gouging us for years.

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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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If you have questions about Pull-A-Part, CLICK HERE and read commentary and watch the videos. The Cleveland TV report is interesting. BTW, I saw a guy with a wheel barrow si I't say a hand truck or wagon is OK.

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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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The pull a part here in our area has a cart and 4 wheeler plus wheelbarrows for you to use. But take a friend to help you load it. I just put my rearend across a wheelbarrow and rolled it to the checkout. How do I put this..... They don't work for pull a part but there are always unemployed people there that will help you for a price...... Be sure to take metric tools. I made the mistake for only taking a small set of metric tools and a ton of standards. The bolts on the rear end are metric. A guy next to me was stripping out an engine and he let me borrow some metric sockets. Also be sure to grab the brake line connection attached to the rear housing. I was in a hurry and just cut it, 22 bucks at the auto parts store and it would have come with the rearend that I only gave 65 dollars for. There is a tag attached to the cover that will tell you the ratio. Hope this helps.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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The yards here are sand, and even a wheelbarrow is a chore to push with any kind of load. They will allow you to drive into the yard in some cases, if you want to risk shredding your tires. For a rear end, your best bet is to get a couple friends to go along. Even if the wheelbarrow is available and works, it's going to be real clumsy, a couple extra hands will be welcome.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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The pull a part here has wheelbarrows and wagons with big tires that you can use. Everything is well organized and fairly easy to get to. Great Place. Got my Ranger seat there for $20. Seat was in good shape.
 
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Originally Posted by dongc1
The pull a part here has wheelbarrows and wagons with big tires that you can use. Everything is well organized and fairly easy to get to. Great Place. Got my Ranger seat there for $20. Seat was in good shape.
Pulled up your gallery to look at your Ranger seat, man thats one nice looking truck I really like the two colors you went with.Thats a great price on the seat. Did the frame come with it?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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The Pull A Part here in Nashville is on dirt, and you can't drive out on the lot. They have a few wheel barrows you can use, and I've seen people bring in their own wagons before.
 
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