Thread: Buy parts from overseas and dont get ripped off

Thanks they will come in handy

thanks karlz just saved them to favourites will look at tonight ...daydream about till then. a couple of them price wise are very interesting

...................tasi

my 2 bob
I tend to agree with Karlz and the links will be useful.

However, I would also add that keeping the Dealers in business in in our favour, they do have the full technical support and backing that is often required.

I buy o'seas for straight replacement parts (sls airbags, compressor, air filter housing) and from the sites mentioned but have also bought over the counter at the Dealers for things like hoses and wipers and been able to talk a whole bunch of tech stuff with the guys in the process. A real bonus.

Repairs I mostly do myself, I figure if it can break in the "bush" I'd better know how to fix it (within my basic mechanical knowledge anyway).

But the Dealers do have a place. I would assume that most of their "spare parts" business is via the more "effluent" amongst us or company and warranty work.

Originally Posted by simonl8353

But the Dealers do have a place. I would assume that most of their "spare parts" business is via the more "effluent" amongst us or company and warranty work.

"Effulent" or "affluent"?!! Thought there was a funny smell everytime I got into the rangie!!

I've used Paddocks http://www.paddockspares.com (as most probably have) and John Craddocks John Craddock Ltd - Specialists in Land Rover Parts and Spares and have never had any issues with them either.

Originally Posted by simonl8353

my 2 bob
I tend to agree with Karlz and the links will be useful.

However, I would also add that keeping the Dealers in business in in our favour, they do have the full technical support and backing that is often required.

I buy o'seas for straight replacement parts (sls airbags, compressor, air filter housing) and from the sites mentioned but have also bought over the counter at the Dealers for things like hoses and wipers and been able to talk a whole bunch of tech stuff with the guys in the process. A real bonus.

Repairs I mostly do myself, I figure if it can break in the "bush" I'd better know how to fix it (within my basic mechanical knowledge anyway).

But the Dealers do have a place. I would assume that most of their "spare parts" business is via the more "effluent" amongst us or company and warranty work.

My thoughts also / Agree on the above




.... except the Effluent

i went to my local main dealers just once, to buy a dizzy cap and rotor arm (button) for a late 80's v8.
the news that the cap was $50+ was bearable but the rotor arm at $65, well that is simply a rip-off. as i actually work in the local motor trade occasionally i then asked if he could manage a discount to a trade order. he visibly blushed and admitted he'd been too embarrassed to quote his retail of $72 in the first place so he already reduced it as much as his authority allowed !
i paid up, walked out the door and will never go back as long as my ar$e still points to the floor.

Nice list Karlz - thanks.

I've bought bits off a few of those listed and am currently waiting on a small truckload of stuff from Island4x4 that I ordered last month - starting to get a bit worried that Customs might be holding it.

Another useful link is Arnott Industries for those of us who can't bear to part with our funky Air Suspension. I got a good deal on some Gen III Air Springs and Bilstein Shocks that the locals couldn't come close to.

Cheers, Paul.

Originally Posted by PaulP38a

Nice list Karlz - thanks.

I've bought bits off a few of those listed and am currently waiting on a small truckload of stuff from Island4x4 that I ordered last month - starting to get a bit worried that Customs might be holding it.


Cheers, Paul.

Me too. im desperatly waiting on an airon belt tensioner from island 4x4 that was dispatched 4/10. Im ringing them everyday now since last 3 days. They use royal mail and supposedly takes up to 21 days to arrive! Maybe the parts were on that plne that force landed in NW Aus?