AboutSkip Bollinger Expertise Heretofore, I will NOT answer any mechanical question. I am not qualified and can only offer speculations. You are better served by others that are true Techs. With that being said, please only ask about parts and locating obsolete Auto Parts. Thank you.
I have the ability to locate quite a few mechanical parts for American made vehicles fron the 1900`s to present. Some are OEM and some are aftermarket. This would include engine, brake and chassis parts. Body parts and trim are VERY difficult to find but you may inquire.
If you need assistance in repair, I have illustrated books for major American manufacturers that show some illustrations BEFORE 1974. If needed, I can supply repair manuals for your specific vehicle.
PLEASE REMEBER I'M A PARTS SPECIALIST, NOT A TECH!! Thank you..
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Question Skip, I need sun visors with the flipup mirrors, also the mounting brackets, for a 2002 GMC Sonoma SLS. My dealer can order them, BUT: at a cost of $181 for the driver side and $310 for the seemingly identical passenger side one. Can you help me find them cheaper?
Answer Mac,
There is a salvage yard in Joliet, Illinois that is computer linked to over 1,000 other salvage yards. It is called Speedway Motors. Phone number is 1-800-437-8733. Ask for Sean. I think he still works there. If not, you can talk to anyone. They should be able to help you find used ones in good condition. I think the only way they would be damaged is if the vehicle was in a head on collision and the passengers didn't have their seat belt on.
You will need to have the following information: an interior color and are the mirrors lighted. I don't think you will need anything else.
The reason the passenger side is so much higher is productivity. While they seem to you to be identical, they are a "Mirror Image" of each other. When they tool up to produce the driver's side, they make a 100,000. Because of the options for the vehicle, when they tool up to make the passenger side, they may only make 10,000. Hence, the cost of tooling, while maybe being a "mirror image", is still the same but the production run is less, the part costs more.
There are NO companies, in the Aftermarket, that produce these parts so you are stuck with G.M. or Salvage. I'm sorry.
I hope this helps. I'm sorry I couldn't have better news. Please have a safe and happy weekend...
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