chupr0kabra

iTrader: (10)

I am putting a rearend back together and need the parking brakes and a few other little parts (those little hoops for the parking brake lines, etc.). I've never bought parts from a salvage yard, but it seems like this would be a good place to look for stuff like this. How does it work, exactly? I figure I'll call around and ask a few places if they have any 98-02 F-bodies with the rear axles intact, then do I grab my tools and head out there myself or what?


Thanks in advance.


-Mike

Brickyard

iTrader: (15)

Most of the time you can walk in and tell them what you need. Some yards will pull the parts for you, others will laugh and tell you to have fun.

chrysler kid

iTrader: (14)

be sure to ask if they have z28 or ss camaros in the yard, v6's have drum rear brakes

ThaBirdMan

iTrader: (15)

I thought after a certain year, 97' or v6's switched to disc too.

I could be wrong.

quickblade

Usually they will tell you to go and pull them yourself..
last few times I been to salvage yard, I have pulled all my parts.. take them inside and they stand there and determine what value the part might have and make up their prices.

LOL
sometimes you can get away really good on pricing..
I had a 3rd gen that I had to replace a **** load of interior parts....

walked out of the salvage yard for about 50 bucks...

total price on the parts new.. almost 1000...... LOL
so you can get some great deals... most of the time you have to get really lucky to find what you need though..

01CaMMMaro

iTrader: (25)

i beg to differ... 98-02 v6's have the exact same brakes as ss or z28.

NemeSS

iTrader: (127)

correct, the 98-02 v6 have the same braking system as v8

ThaBirdMan

iTrader: (15)

I wasnt wrong! Thank you guys for making me not look stupid.

Sorry

steveo346

iTrader: (18)

your such a noob mike

pretend like u dont know what ur buying,that will always get u parts cheaper,a friend here walked around and found a wrecked 96z with borla...so he told the guy at the salvage yard that he needed a muffler and some seats to put on a car he needs to sell quick...so he pointed at the z and said how bout these,they look like they'll work!

so needless to say,he bought all four 4th gen seats and a borla catback for $200...

99bowtieZ

Most places you will pull the part yourself. I got a little baby turbo off a Volvo for 50 bucks... It might look good on my old go kart.