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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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Wagener? american?
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BearKiller
I was always led to believe that even brand-new rotors should be "trued", or checked for "true", before running them; it is common practice at the local dealerships.
When I worked at a NAPA store years ago, we were told that the premium line of rotors shouldn't need to be turned when they were new and could be put on straight out of the box but that the economy line usually needed to be trued up/turned straight out of the box before installation. You pay less but you get one less turn from those rotors too.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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so where might be the best place to buy high quality american made front rotors & pads - and rear drums and shoes? i plan on doing them soon and i will only buy american (its a rule i made)

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My 2wd Dually rotors were no longer ava. made in USofA. I was so disapointed. Even the Dealers were China made. Sooooo, I tried Canada, or even Mexico. No Dice. Taiwan was the best I could do. Then I was told "be glad you can still get them from anywhere"
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 05:42 AM
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I'm thinking everyone or all the parts places have sold out to the chinese. Up until about 7 or 8 months ago the napa I used had parts made in USA. Now they tell me the distibutor has mostly chinaman made junk. They have complained because of customer dis-satisfaction and the napa people tell them your customers are saving money. Junk is junk whether or not it's cheap or expensive. We all want Cheap so I guess we have it.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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Front; 4500 Lb Axle; Rotor Casting Number 100353
I finally got mine of yesterday, I am getting
RAYBESTOS Part # 5048R {Professional Grade; Outside Diameter 12.875" / 8 Bolt Holes
Rock auto has them. I'll order them through a auto store near me. I get a bigger discount.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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just priced a set of rotors out for my truck 160 per these are wagners. I told the parts man no Chinese stuff he luaghed and said he understood
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by roxxx
just priced a set of rotors out for my truck 160 per these are wagners. I told the parts man no Chinese stuff he luaghed and said he understood

Do you have a part number?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Falcon1
Do you have a part number?
you have to know i have the odd casting number
http://www.autopart.com/partsout/199...ICKUP/1896.htm

the part number is BD60622 my cast number is 102764
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by roxxx
you have to know i have the odd casting number
http://www.autopart.com/partsout/199...ICKUP/1896.htm

the part number is BD60622 my cast number is 102764
Try Rockauto.com

WAGNER Part # BD60622
Front; 4500 Ib. FA; Hub Casting No. 102764 $48.79
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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yes but i live in canada .... lol so about the same by the time i get shipped tax and god only knows what other charges the conjure up
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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yes but i live in canada .... lol so about the same by the time i get shipped tax and god only knows what other charges the conjure up
Sorry to hear that but any way have fun, I have parts all over the place. Changing leaking steering box, rear brakes and front brakes just did the master cylinder 2 days ago. Ah the fun of it.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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See,

Advance auto listed the 3600Lb axle and then the other rotor that just said D250 diesel on the computer. And they were only $70

I don't know where you guys are paying $160 PER rotor, Napa premium rotors were $56 each and wagenders were $70.

Just go to www.advanceautoparts.com and click shop online and you'll see what i mean
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Most of us with 4x4s have 4500# axles.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 92roughstock
Most of us with 4x4s have 4500# axles.
X2..........................
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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I used to warp front rotors left and right till I changed my rear drum brakes over with a disc brake conversion. Truck stops on a dime now, and no more warped rotors. The conversion was so cheap, that it cost me about the same as replacing one rear drum.
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