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Old 08-15-2012, 12:01 PM
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Default Best place to buy replacement body parts?

I got in a little fender bender recently trying to drive the truck in the rain and need to replace the bumper. I am wanting to use this as an opportunity to upgrade to the 01-02 HD grill and bumper cap. Using car-part.com, I cant find any HD parts at local yards. LMC Truck has decent prices but they really get you on the 'oversized part' charges. Best prices I have found are at carpartswholesale.com but I am unfamiliar with the Replacement brand parts. OE GM parts even from the "discount" sites are close to a grand so I likely won't go that route. Any of you guys have recommendations for good body parts at good prices?
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Try LKQ, they show to have some aftermarket stuff and have a location close to you

http://www.lkqcorp.com/search-inventory.aspx

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Honestly, I would only put OEM back on the truck. Aftermarket stuff fits like total ****.
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Originally Posted by Mangled03gmc
Honestly, I would only put OEM back on the truck. Aftermarket stuff fits like total ****.
I agree with this. Only OEM from now on
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They also have a huge inventory of yards that have OEM stuff
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Originally Posted by oakley6575
I agree with this. Only OEM from now on
I own a custom paint shop after market SUCKS !!! OEM only
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Go to your local salvage yard and have them do a search for you, I've gotten lucky that way, or try CL.
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Thanks for the heads up on aftermarket stuff. I figured a stamped steel or molded plastic piece was pretty even across the board. :dunno: So even the CAPA certified aftermarket repros are garbage? I figured that was just a way to get more money for the same part.
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My Z71 front valence and top bumper cap are from" KEY parts " and fit perfect and priced great. The salvage yards deal in this brand. I def. reccomend them.
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