crazyspeed
Enthusiast
Anyone found a source for reasonable priced struts? Mine are "shot" and I'll take new or used. TIA
Gas struts for GTS rear hatch
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Mccarlin
Enthusiast
Agreed, Ebay is nice a cheap!
97 GTS BL/WH
Enthusiast
Here is a link, I bought these a couple of months ago and they work great and there easy to install.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Vip...sspagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Vip...sspagenameZWDVW
Mopar Steve
Enthusiast
Partsrack is where I got mine.
crazyspeed
Enthusiast
Thanks a lot ..that's a good price. 
he's got good feedback rating too.
he's got good feedback rating too.I SWEAR TO GOD IM GONNA STOP ADVERTISING HERE, REPLYING HERE, AND SPONSORING EVENTS !!
WHY THE H. DONT YOU GUYS SUPPORT VCA SPONSORS WHO PAY FOR THIS BOARD FOR YOU?
YOUR DUES DO NOT PAY FOR THIS BOARD. THINK FOR 5 SECONDS BEFORE YOU REPLY.
EBAYofTHIEVES DOES NOT PAY FOR THIS BOARD.
YOU CANNOT TRUST 25% OF THE EBAY JUNK, AND IT COULD BE STOLEN.
THERE IS AN ELEMENT OF 'WORRY' IN VIRTUALLY EVERY TRANSACTION
TATOR, WOODHOUSE, CRAGIN, ARCHER, ROE, PARTSRACK PAY YOU BACK......WHY THE F DO YOU GUYS SHOUT ABOUT THE BIGGEST FENCING OPERATION ON THE PLANET INSTEAD OF SUPPORTING YOUR VENDORS?!?!?!?!??!??!? OUR PRICES ARE COMPETITIVE, FAIR, AND MAYBE THE LOWEST AROUND....AND YOU GET THE CORRECT STUFF, WHAT A BONUS!!! SHEEEEESH..........
HALF OF ALL AD DOLLARS ARE WASTED.....THE ONES HERE MUST BE
{thanks Steve)
trainville
VCA Venom Member
Gheesh Jon...I see where you're coming from, but come on. I buy my Viper-specific and performance stuff from you (I.E. exhaust, harnesses, intake, etc.). But for goofy little trinkets like gas struts for a window, side marker lights, etc. I get them wherever I can. I acknowledged that the gas struts off of ebay may not be top notch, but I was pleasantly surprised at their quality and fitment.
I'll extend my loyalty as far as my checkbook will reach. Some of us still have to pinch pennies where we can and take advantage of the very few parts we can still get without the Viper-tax.
I'll extend my loyalty as far as my checkbook will reach. Some of us still have to pinch pennies where we can and take advantage of the very few parts we can still get without the Viper-tax.
Agreed. So, Jon, if we don't buy EVERYTHING from you we get yelled at? I have purchased from you on Viper specific items, but when I needed a gas strut, I clicked Ebay and got one cheap and fast. No big deal. And do you really want calls to order something that simple? I remember wanting to buy a reverse switch from you and you told me to just get it from a local dealer. Do gas struts offer you a better margin?
BTW- You going off on VCA members (like myself) isn't going to make anyone more interested in Partsrack, probably just turn people off.
v10kingsnake
Viper Owner
v10kingsnake
Viper Owner
by the way Jon the guy I bought the struts from had a positive feedback percentage of 100% with a measily 12000+ items sold. Those are some shady numbers I know...Oh and the struts came in factory packaging heat sealed never opened vinyl type sleaves, one per sleave, MADE IN THE USA, FACTORY EXACT IN EVERY WAY.
v10kingsnake
Viper Owner
One more thing Jon, I have driven a few hundred miles to have work done on my viper with chuck tator, even ordered parts from him as well. I called chuck like most that know him and asked for his free advice of numerous issues and deals I have come across and there is one thing I ever get from him that we seemingly cant get enough of from you... heres a hint... your post above wreaks of it...
Just last week I called chuck to tell him I was offered a set of used 10 miles unitrax halfshafts for 400 bucks. the guy upgraded to a mark williams rear right after puttig them on and chucks reply was, WOW they sell for like 800 bucks, BUY EM, not oh man, why dont you let me sell you the same thing for twice the money because I am always here answering all your questions and doing some much for our community BS.
Yeah Jon, you got me going, I am done now...
Just last week I called chuck to tell him I was offered a set of used 10 miles unitrax halfshafts for 400 bucks. the guy upgraded to a mark williams rear right after puttig them on and chucks reply was, WOW they sell for like 800 bucks, BUY EM, not oh man, why dont you let me sell you the same thing for twice the money because I am always here answering all your questions and doing some much for our community BS.
Yeah Jon, you got me going, I am done now...
GTS Bruce
Enthusiast
Yeah.Screx Jon,Chuck,Dan,Roe etc.They should all go out of business.We can get information,help,parts service at any corner gas station or 5 minute lube joint for our cars.Their service and knowledge just isn't worth having to pay a few pennies more for something. GTS Bruce
v10kingsnake
Viper Owner
what kind of jacka** post is this. who said they should go out of business?
who claimed thet serve no purpose? Did you read and comprehend what was written in this thread or did you just jump I this post with your eyes shut and ears clogged? your sarcastic post was rediculous
Stephen
Viper Owner
Back to the tread...
Hi crazyspeed, once you have your struts (were ever you bought them...)here's a small tip about installing them, before taking the old ones, on the lower left strut there is a plastic device (alarm switch). Make sure when you take it off the old one to take mesures in order to put the the device at the same place on the new strut. If it is not at the same place you might have problem setting your alarm on.
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2000 GTS ACR Blk/Silver Strp
2005 Hemi Ram
Hi crazyspeed, once you have your struts (were ever you bought them...)here's a small tip about installing them, before taking the old ones, on the lower left strut there is a plastic device (alarm switch). Make sure when you take it off the old one to take mesures in order to put the the device at the same place on the new strut. If it is not at the same place you might have problem setting your alarm on.
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2000 GTS ACR Blk/Silver Strp
2005 Hemi Ram
v10kingsnake
Viper Owner
stephen, it isn't rocket science on that part bud, if you have it to high on the strut arm the glass will not close. i had to slide mine all the way down toward the hinge to get the glass to close. i also believe that is the defroster sensor not the alarm part you spoke about. i could be wrong but i think i am right this time.
Being in the parts buisness myself and doing a fair amount of internet buisness I would like to chime in on this one,I just love taking calls from a customer who just saved a couple of bucks on ebay and need to order the rest of the parts that they didn't receive on that great deal or need a copy of the install instruction or tech advice from one of my counter guys! I just ordered a set of these piston for my car from Chuck, I received them 3 days later with a self addressed stamped envolpe for me to just "mail him a check". I am new to the viper community but have had nothing but pleasant experiances from the people that I have dealt with including Jon at parts rack. Speaking for myself I work on a tight margin and am forced to look at everything that adds to the cost of a sale. That would include another phone person on a Monday morning and choose not to to help keep overhead down, so you answer a few more calls and maybe throw a couple on hold while you field the next call.Well I'm done rantingthats just my .02 worth to our parts suppliers
to our parts suppliers1) My RANT (1st one in 5000+ posts under 3 screennames?) is in favor of ALL VCA SPONSORS. I even mentioned PartsRack last. 5 of the 'bashes' above are from the same (usual) basher.
2) My primary message is toward those who blurt out "ebay' FIRST...without even THINKING of the sponsors who PAY FOR THIS SITE FOR YOU. THINK FIRST ? Thanks.
3) If you direct business to unnamed fences, who will then give you those great tips and great service, like CHUCK who was mentioned above? AND WE STOCK MANY ITEMS, just in hopes you will reward our sponsorships. THANKS, Im YELLING OUR THANKS.
4) The reason I would direct ANY business away is YOUR cost: If its a $25 switch part, I can offer no meaningful discount, it comes from WA, may take longer, and UPS makes it cost-ineffective to buy it here (or sell it here). If I cant save you, I tell you.
5) Chuck, as well as most knowledgable VCA vendors, INSTANTLY would advise you to buy authentic half-price hafshafts, 10-miles. Slam Dunk. But I would have advised "know your seller" and verify w/ Unitrax. Too Good To be True? Unitrax Claims That NUMEROUS ebay sales have been made of claimed shafts NOT THEIRS. Believe me, or call Devin at Unitax for yourself. Discovered when they BREAK.
6) Stupid-Cheap prises of new merchandise could be stolen from the dock of the manufacturer where the anonymous seller works.
All I am ranting is this: Before you recommend ebad, PLEASE THINK OF THE VENDORS HERE??????????? Thank You.
2) My primary message is toward those who blurt out "ebay' FIRST...without even THINKING of the sponsors who PAY FOR THIS SITE FOR YOU. THINK FIRST ? Thanks.
3) If you direct business to unnamed fences, who will then give you those great tips and great service, like CHUCK who was mentioned above? AND WE STOCK MANY ITEMS, just in hopes you will reward our sponsorships. THANKS, Im YELLING OUR THANKS.
4) The reason I would direct ANY business away is YOUR cost: If its a $25 switch part, I can offer no meaningful discount, it comes from WA, may take longer, and UPS makes it cost-ineffective to buy it here (or sell it here). If I cant save you, I tell you.
5) Chuck, as well as most knowledgable VCA vendors, INSTANTLY would advise you to buy authentic half-price hafshafts, 10-miles. Slam Dunk. But I would have advised "know your seller" and verify w/ Unitrax. Too Good To be True? Unitrax Claims That NUMEROUS ebay sales have been made of claimed shafts NOT THEIRS. Believe me, or call Devin at Unitax for yourself. Discovered when they BREAK.
6) Stupid-Cheap prises of new merchandise could be stolen from the dock of the manufacturer where the anonymous seller works.
All I am ranting is this: Before you recommend ebad, PLEASE THINK OF THE VENDORS HERE??????????? Thank You.
Stephen
Viper Owner
V10KingSnake,
I am sure I dont have your knowledge but I know that the switch is NOT defrost related, it is the liftglass ajar switch, of course if you put it all the way up the strut it wont work... there is a connection inside the switch that tell the alarm management system if the lift glass is properly close, therefore the alarm system can be activated. Sorry but on my car the switch is not all the way down. Maybe for you this is not Rocket Science but I only wanted to help......Bud
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2000 GTS ACR
2005 Hemi Ram
I am sure I dont have your knowledge but I know that the switch is NOT defrost related, it is the liftglass ajar switch, of course if you put it all the way up the strut it wont work... there is a connection inside the switch that tell the alarm management system if the lift glass is properly close, therefore the alarm system can be activated. Sorry but on my car the switch is not all the way down. Maybe for you this is not Rocket Science but I only wanted to help......Bud
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2000 GTS ACR
2005 Hemi Ram
VPRVENM97
Enthusiast
crazyspeed,
I just replaced mine a couple weeks ago and got them on line from autozone. They were $20.99 each plus $6 for shipping. Took a week to arrive at my doorstep. The manufacturer is Mighty-Lift and the part # is C95761. Here's the link. Mighty-Lift C95761
I agree with supportiing site sponsers and will continue doing so. Jon, Chuck and Sean are great assets to The Viper Nation. On small generic items like spark plugs, fuses, bulbs, struts, etc. I go with price/convenience. Now if you're a "purist" and absolutely have to have oem parts, then Jon and Chuck are great sources.
I just replaced mine a couple weeks ago and got them on line from autozone. They were $20.99 each plus $6 for shipping. Took a week to arrive at my doorstep. The manufacturer is Mighty-Lift and the part # is C95761. Here's the link. Mighty-Lift C95761
I agree with supportiing site sponsers and will continue doing so. Jon, Chuck and Sean are great assets to The Viper Nation. On small generic items like spark plugs, fuses, bulbs, struts, etc. I go with price/convenience. Now if you're a "purist" and absolutely have to have oem parts, then Jon and Chuck are great sources.
v10kingsnake
Viper Owner
I agree they are needed and appreciated here. I also think ebay serves as a good marketplace to buy many inexpensive parts etc. I just think going with Jon's assesment of things maybe we should also get rid of the classified ad's here on the site because many of the items you can buy on there for half the cost of new we could get at Partsrack and other supporting vendors at a much higher price. lets be real here. How many of you bought parts off the classified and were happy with your purchase and value you got. I know I have been many times over. Plus just about every transaction I have done was with members unknown to me or no-members of the site. It's like anything else, buyer beware. I tend to get the phone number and speak to the seller and if they sound shady or the deal too too good to be true then use your head. Those too thick headed to discredit ebay as a raunchy place to do business is just that.
BADVENOM
Enthusiast
I bought mine from Chuck Tator and had him install while he was doing me a great service with insurance co. who was giving me a hard time paying for some parts that needed replacement under a claim.. If he hadnt helped me I would have been screwed. It was worth the few extra dollars for them. These sponsors and dealers are incredibly helpful to the viper community. Who do you guys think patrol these boards and help with everyday problems to help the do it your selfer all the time..SUPPORT THEM ALL INCLUDING PARTSRACK, TATORS DODGE, ETC..
PS..JON DONT LET THESE AHOLES GET UNDER YOUR SKIN..WE VCA MEMBERS ALL APPRECIATE YOU GUYS
PS..JON DONT LET THESE AHOLES GET UNDER YOUR SKIN..WE VCA MEMBERS ALL APPRECIATE YOU GUYS
Yep, ******, get the part where ever it's the cheapest!!! Quality doesn't matter. Usually goes for service work, too. Then when it doesn't work, WHOA watch out. OH,Jon PM to get rear lifts for my GTS.
Got to keep it going!!! Tooo funnnny.
Simms
Enthusiast
Out of curiosity, how much do these costs from Dodge (I need a pair)?
AviP
Enthusiast
We live in a free market economy. Here's the price list so far.
Dodge (OEM)- $88 + tax
Chuck (OEM 20% off) - $70 + shipping (I just assumed this based on list price.)
Ebay (Aftermarket) - $39 + $9 shipping
Autozone (Aftermarket) - $42 + tax
Partsrack (Aftermarket?) - _____________
Partsrack Jon, please fill in the blanks and compete.
Dodge (OEM)- $88 + tax
Chuck (OEM 20% off) - $70 + shipping (I just assumed this based on list price.)
Ebay (Aftermarket) - $39 + $9 shipping
Autozone (Aftermarket) - $42 + tax
Partsrack (Aftermarket?) - _____________
Partsrack Jon, please fill in the blanks and compete.
00prowler
Enthusiast
It is hard to beleive this has become a "HOT THREAD"... Wow I bought my hatch struts on Ebay for a pitance, And I bought a Roe S/C from Chuck and had him install it to the tune of 10 grand...Do you think Chuck gives a fuc* if I bought my struts elsewhere???...I dont think so....AL
PatentLaw
Enthusiast
BADVENOM is right. These people have dedicated themselves to help us all out. This is how they feed their families and have done many things for members on this board for FREE. Many times during our lives, we waste money....we buy the extra soda, get junk food that ultimately is harmful to us. Perhaps we should look further than that and say that the Mom and Pop shop is maybe better to help out than Walmart or some no-name person that is from a third world country that we will never hear from again. Yes, it is a free market economy. My choice is to choose those who help us out. It is worth the ten dollars.
crazyspeed
Enthusiast
AviP, I think you're missing the point, JonBpartsrack doen't guarrantee he can save you money on every transaction...just that we should think of our own first...BEFORE dealing with outsiders...give em a chance.
I am an admitted eBay ******, and I have bought an sold many things on eBay ( including my Viper...and my Porsche) but I also try to support the sponsors.
When I started this thread, I didn't concieve it would turn out like this...let's all grow up a little bit....and can't we just all GET ALONG?
IT'S A HOBBY....WE'RE HAVING FUN AND HELPING EACH OTHER DOING SOMETHIN WE ALL ENJOY
