wtf rockauto

so i ordered a prebled clutch assembly from rockauto, and then i saw it was 130$ but i swore i saw it for 90$, so i searched 1994 mazda b4000, then i searched 1994 ranger 4.0, then i searched 1994 ford explorer.

the only part for the mazda is the ams unit at 120$
the explorer and ranger has 3 units available. the 90$, 120$, and 125$ options.

they use the same 5 speed so why doesnt the mazda show up with 3 options?

Welcome to owning a Ford product. Where if it works great on Monday, they will change it to something worse on Tuesday.


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Hey, they thought my F-150 used the same seals for the pinion as it did for the axle seals (IFS) That was a fun discovery after I dropped the front differential out of it...

They didn't bother to note that the 03 Lancer LS and ES use different front struts.

I just had an argument at Autozone over a wheel bearing and seal. I got the one that the computer listed for an 8.8 and it was way lots of too big. When I went back to get the correct one, the guy tried to argue that I must just not know what rear axle I have. Well, let's see... I pulled the tag off the diff that was marked 8.8, I had the axle open and could verify that way, not to mention all the RBVs I own, pretty sure I know what an 8.8 rear is, so the computer is wrong.


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lil_Blue_Ford said:

I just had an argument at Autozone over a wheel bearing and seal. I got the one that the computer listed for an 8.8 and it was way lots of too big. When I went back to get the correct one, the guy tried to argue that I must just not know what rear axle I have. Well, let's see... I pulled the tag off the diff that was marked 8.8, I had the axle open and could verify that way, not to mention all the RBVs I own, pretty sure I know what an 8.8 rear is, so the computer is wrong.


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had the same problem when i did my axle seals on my 8.8. in fact if memory serves the seals that ended up working were listed for an f150 with a 9 inch diff.

lil_Blue_Ford said:

I just had an argument at Autozone over a wheel bearing and seal. I got the one that the computer listed for an 8.8 and it was way lots of too big. When I went back to get the correct one, the guy tried to argue that I must just not know what rear axle I have. Well, let's see... I pulled the tag off the diff that was marked 8.8, I had the axle open and could verify that way, not to mention all the RBVs I own, pretty sure I know what an 8.8 rear is, so the computer is wrong.

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Others have told the same story. Bearing and seal would be for the 31 spline axle it was found out. Why don't suppliers have correct info.

lil_Blue_Ford said:

I just had an argument at Autozone over a wheel bearing and seal. I got the one that the computer listed for an 8.8 and it was way lots of too big. When I went back to get the correct one, the guy tried to argue that I must just not know what rear axle I have. Well, let's see... I pulled the tag off the diff that was marked 8.8, I had the axle open and could verify that way, not to mention all the RBVs I own, pretty sure I know what an 8.8 rear is, so the computer is wrong.


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ive heard that one before. their catalog doesnt recognize the fact that ford built 28 spline 8.8's. they think all 8.8's are 31 spline, and the way to get the proper stuff is to tell them you have a 7.5

Rock Auto is incredibly disorganized for certain things. For example I was looking for rust repair patch panels for my Explorer, and window seals for a couple other trucks. The patch panels come in several varieties from a couple manufacturers, and are listed in different categories but are the same exact thing. The ones that are in the correct section are also more expensive and a LOT more expensive to ship (from Canada!)

Window seals were the same story... some parts not listed, others in the wrong section, etc... frustrating

But I am sure they occasionally get Part A which fits vehicles 1, 2, and 3 but the manufacturer says it only fits vehicle 2, or some variation of that... so that's how it gets listed.

lil_Blue_Ford said:

I just had an argument at Autozone over a wheel bearing and seal. I got the one that the computer listed for an 8.8 and it was way lots of too big. When I went back to get the correct one, the guy tried to argue that I must just not know what rear axle I have. Well, let's see... I pulled the tag off the diff that was marked 8.8, I had the axle open and could verify that way, not to mention all the RBVs I own, pretty sure I know what an 8.8 rear is, so the computer is wrong.


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the 8.8 bearings and seals they sell are for a 31 spline. When you get axle seals and bearings for a Ranger 8.8 you have to just tell them its a 7.5 to get the right ones.

Last week, I was looking for an under hood engine light bulb for my 87. O'Riellys tried selling me an turn signal bulb for a socket that wasn't invented in 87. The Bulb wasn't even an long life bulb.

I even searched the forum and it's not even listed here.