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Title: Amazon.com...how do they do it?
Post by: CNLNC on January 25, 2012, 05:16:58 pm

Long story short, have to replace the fuel sending unit in my Ford truck. Dealer wants $900+ to do it, my mechanic wants $650+ to do it. So, i'll do it myself. Dealer sells the part for $433, local parts stores for about $369, but Amazon has it for $228. Same part, free shipping, cheapest price I can find for the identical part. Will update you if anything "odd" happens, but right now I'm an Amazon fan. :)

Title: Re: Amazon.com...how do they do it?
Post by: GrayBeard on January 25, 2012, 06:30:22 pm

They can do is simply because they are so darn BIG!

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Amazon.com...how do they do it?
Post by: jason03151980 on January 25, 2012, 07:24:31 pm

there in tight with china lol who knows but sure am glad we have them lol

Title: Re: Amazon.com...how do they do it?
Post by: Russ C on January 25, 2012, 08:13:44 pm

I have bought from them before and saved a bundle.  :)

Title: Re: Amazon.com...how do they do it?
Post by: J,Hamilton on January 25, 2012, 08:14:23 pm

It is nice to have Amazon for times like that. My guess the unit is in the tank. Not a hard job but take your time so not to break the lines or wiring harness.

Title: Re: Amazon.com...how do they do it?
Post by: CNLNC on January 26, 2012, 12:25:58 am

The part is the same, from Motorcraft, just amazed at the price difference. Ford is a big co., but man do they jack up their prices. I thought Amazon was just for books and such, never thought of them for auto parts. Thanks for the internet.

@Hamilton: Thanks for the tip. Job seems easy enough. I'll be lifting the bed of the truck vs. dropping the tank. I'll make sure to be careful with the lines and wires.

Title: Re: Amazon.com...how do they do it?
Post by: tux_linux on January 26, 2012, 07:22:45 am

But that is not Amazon selling the part - right? Never heard of Amazon selling car parts.

Title: Re: Amazon.com...how do they do it?
Post by: J,Hamilton on January 26, 2012, 08:37:14 am

Good luck. Pulling the bed can lead into other problems though. Soak the bolts good with a quality penetrating oil and work with a buddy.

Title: Re: Amazon.com...how do they do it?
Post by: Gabby on January 29, 2012, 05:18:14 pm

Auto parts link. Just one of many, often if they don't actually carry the product they have associated stores that do, linked to the product you are shopping for. I've been happy with shopping at Amazon, but I prefer to buy from them direct rather than from the associated store. often saves me money on the shipping.
Gabby
http://www.amazon.com/automotive-auto-truck-replacements-parts/b/ref=sa_menu_apa15?ie=UTF8&node=15684181