kms254
SILVER Star
So this is probably up there with one of the least technical questions out there. I am trying to get my new to me 2009 LX570 sorted. One of the service reports said the following:
So my question to you guys... OEM @ 130 each? Or some aftermarket for ~$40 for both. It seems like a no brainier to go with aftermarket. It is an easily serviceable part. Not necessary for the operation of the vehicle. And the price difference is substantial. I typically try to use OEM parts as much as I can, the more times introduce a possibly inferior product the more headaches you have in the future. But at the price difference I could replace them every 2 years and still be money ahead.
Anyone go aftermarket and what are you experiences? If so what brands would you recommend? Anything to stay away from?
Like always I am overthinking things... Thanks in advance.
5/07/2014
RECCOMMEND TO REPLACED BOTH REAR HATCH SHOCKS ~|~CLIENT STATES: REAR HATCH TAIL GATE SUPPORTS ARE NOT OPENING THE HATCH AS QUICK AS IT SHOULD. PLEASE ADVISE. ~|~ ~|~73864 REAR HATCH SUPPORTS SLOW RECOMMEND TO REPLACE BOTH REAR HATCH SHOCKS
SERVICE: REPLACE BOTH REAR HATCH SUPPORTS, SEE NOTES
DESCRIPTION: REPLACE BOTH REAR HATCH SUPPORTS, SEE NOTES ~|~ ~|~,CUSTOMER DECLINED SERVICE -CUSTOMER WILL HAVE WORK PERFORMED LATER
So I knew about it before I bought it, inspected it and decided it wasn't a deal breaker. It isn't super bad but the hatch does sag a bit unless I help it. Now with a month of ownership under my belt and being 6' 1" I've hit my head enough times to want to fix this.... I guess it is now "Later"!RECCOMMEND TO REPLACED BOTH REAR HATCH SHOCKS ~|~CLIENT STATES: REAR HATCH TAIL GATE SUPPORTS ARE NOT OPENING THE HATCH AS QUICK AS IT SHOULD. PLEASE ADVISE. ~|~ ~|~73864 REAR HATCH SUPPORTS SLOW RECOMMEND TO REPLACE BOTH REAR HATCH SHOCKS
SERVICE: REPLACE BOTH REAR HATCH SUPPORTS, SEE NOTES
DESCRIPTION: REPLACE BOTH REAR HATCH SUPPORTS, SEE NOTES ~|~ ~|~,CUSTOMER DECLINED SERVICE -CUSTOMER WILL HAVE WORK PERFORMED LATER
So my question to you guys... OEM @ 130 each? Or some aftermarket for ~$40 for both. It seems like a no brainier to go with aftermarket. It is an easily serviceable part. Not necessary for the operation of the vehicle. And the price difference is substantial. I typically try to use OEM parts as much as I can, the more times introduce a possibly inferior product the more headaches you have in the future. But at the price difference I could replace them every 2 years and still be money ahead.
Anyone go aftermarket and what are you experiences? If so what brands would you recommend? Anything to stay away from?
Like always I am overthinking things... Thanks in advance.
