worst parts price quote from a dealership yet?

[Darth Menace]

Hey last summer i put some aftermarket exhaust on so i had the side sills off. Somehow I lost 9 of the sheet metal screws that hold the side panel on. I was at Fastenal to pick up some unrelated bolts and they told me they could get them but it would likely be faster to go straight to Chrysler. Anyway, I went to Chrysler and they quoted me $90 for 9 of the (half inch long?) sheet metal screws. Do you know if they'd have to re-open the chinese factory to make these 9 screws or what? It was horrible...needless to say I will go back to Fastenal to order them.

 

[MTGTS]

There a couple of bolts on the Viper they want some crazy $$$ for. I know the shock tower bolts, oil pan bolts, and the side sill bolts are all over $10/ea. Fastenal is your friend

 

[Roysviper]

The stealerships prices for our parts are beyond STUPID.......I never buy from them anymore.....you are $$$$$$$$ better off going online and finding a replacement part yourself and can get it overnight........

Oh HARLEY stealerships are just as bad......go on line......

Hey last summer i put some aftermarket exhaust on so i had the side sills off. Somehow I lost 9 of the sheet metal screws that hold the side panel on. I was at Fastenal to pick up some unrelated bolts and they told me they could get them but it would likely be faster to go straight to Chrysler. Anyway, I went to Chrysler and they quoted me $90 for 9 of the (half inch long?) sheet metal screws. Do you know if they'd have to re-open the chinese factory to make these 9 screws or what? It was horrible...needless to say I will go back to Fastenal to order them.

 

[Darth Menace]

The stealerships prices for our parts are beyond STUPID.......I never buy from them anymore.....you are $$$$$$$$ better off going online and finding a replacement part yourself and can get it overnight........

Oh HARLEY stealerships are just as bad......go on line......

ya your right. I usually do buy online, but I thought hey these are just sheet metal screws...nothing special. I guess I was wrong because they must be platinum plated for $10 each

 

[chesapeake07]

VPA has got them...

 

[01sapphirebob]

VPA has got them...

This was gonna be my suggestion.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

I believe they do have a coating that prevents corrosion between the aluminum sill and the steel frame, $9 is still nuts though.

 

[Fatboy 18]

Drill out the holes and fit Rivnuts

 

[speedracervr4]

Drill out the holes and fit Rivnuts

^^This, my local dealership is approx 100% higher than retail. I normally just hit up Sean at Roe and there prices are not too bad.

 

[Viper Parts of America]

The manufacturer isn't exactly giving them away, but this is a little better:

https://www.viperpartsofamerica.com...er-m48x159x13-hex-head-tapping-screw-06504580

Don't go falling in love with that illustration either, as we will shoot photos when they show up and replace that illustration - like we did for the newer SRT10 size:

https://www.viperpartsofamerica.com...e-srt-viper-m6x1x20-hex-head-screw-06102132aa

 

[FrgMstr]

Time to upgrade and not lose any more.

http://forums.viperclub.org/threads...ert-quot-Machine-Screw-Mod?highlight=nutserts

 

[dave6666]

I've replaced half the sheet metal screws on my GTS with rivetnuts and machine screws.

 

[alwayscode390]

I need a couple of those black plastic "rivets" that keep the front fascia piece in place. While replacing my headlights, some cracked from old age.

What size do I need , and who sells them? Thanks ---

 

[whitebluevipe]

QUOTE=mjorgensen Woodhouse;3148986]I believe they do have a coating that prevents corrosion between the aluminum sill and the steel frame, $9 is still nuts

though.[/QUOTE]
good to know

 

[Viper Parts of America]

I need a couple of those black plastic "rivets" that keep the front fascia piece in place. While replacing my headlights, some cracked from old age.

What size do I need , and who sells them? Thanks ---

Not seeing where there are plastic rivets on the front fascia - Mopar shows screws for the bottom and where it attaches in the wheel well. It could be that is what they show for the replacements as a more sturdy alternative. We can get you just about any factory fastener you need.

 

[alwayscode390]

Awesome, I will be in touch soon ... thanks ---

 

[AJ02]

I need a couple of those black plastic "rivets" that keep the front fascia piece in place. While replacing my headlights, some cracked from old age.

What size do I need , and who sells them? Thanks ---

Are you meaning an actual "rivet" or are they the plastic push pins with the flat head? I have a whole box of them. PM me your address and I'll send you some. How many you need?

 

[bigmack339]

did you check your rear tires? you might find them there.

 

[FrgMstr]

did you check your rear tires? you might find them there.

EXACTLY! Probably the best reason to riv-nut the attach points and use machine screws. Have had zero problem with loss since I did this on both my Vipers.

 

[dave6666]

Tree fasteners.

 

[speedracervr4]

If anybody wants the junk OEM side sill fasterners I have the ones that came off my car,just pay shipping. I would suggest going the Rivet Nut route though.