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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 10:25 AM
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Question Best place to get control arm pillow *****?

Hi all, I wonder where is the best place to get rear control arm pillow ***** with best price? It seems J-auto is out of business?
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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 10:37 AM
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How do you know J-Auto is out of business?

Get in touch with Ray Crowe - there is a thread in the FS section noting his contact information. He can get you what you need.
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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by echoi22
Hi all, I wonder where is the best place to get rear control arm pillow ***** with best price? It seems J-auto is out of business?
J-auto out of business?? Since when?

I ordered some stuff from Juan a month ago...
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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 11:21 AM
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j-Auto is not out of business, I just spoke to him yesterday. his bushing is currently out of stock and is in the process of making more . my FD is actually scheduled next month with a suspension over haul with him
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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by echoi22
Hi all, I wonder where is the best place to get rear control arm pillow ***** with best price? It seems J-auto is out of business?
Uh...j-auto is not out of business. I just exchanged emails with Juan a couple days ago. Def best place to get your suspension parts!
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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 04:53 PM
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FD01-26-220 pillow ***** (6) and FD01-26-250 dust seals (12) from Atkins Rotary off E-bay $589.00 shipped.
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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 05:03 PM
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Another seller has OEM for 74.92 each free shipping and if you buy three you get five bucks off the total. Just search the part number. You can re use the dust seals if you're careful taking them off. No matter where you get them, plan on spending a minimum of 80 bucks each. X 6 = $480.00. ☹️
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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 05:13 PM
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j-Auto is not out of business, I just spoke to him yesterday. his bushing is currently out of stock and is in the process of making more . my FD is actually scheduled next month with a suspension over haul with him
Did he have any idea when the new batch would be done? I was thinking of going the J-auto pillow-ball route...
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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 06:33 PM
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Did he have any idea when the new batch would be done? I was thinking of going the J-auto pillow-ball route...
1~2weeks of time.
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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 08:41 PM
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1~2weeks of time.
I placed an order last week and get no status update, called and emailed cot no response. If that's the case I think I'd wait patiently.
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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 10:22 AM
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I just put all new OEM Mazda pillow ***** in mine, only took a couple business days to receive them from Mazda. (Made in Japan FTW)

If you race your Mazda and apply for the Motorsports program, you can get parts for your car at a relatively healthy discount... F Y I.
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 12:49 PM
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i usually just order it from tascaparts and use a 10% coupon code etc lol...cheaper than mazdaspeed pricing
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 04:04 PM
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I placed an order last week and get no status update, called and emailed cot no response. If that's the case I think I'd wait patiently.
Just be patient, he's a well rounded guy I'm sure you'll be satisfied
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by kensin
Just be patient, he's a well rounded guy I'm sure you'll be satisfied
I second this. Bought from him many times, service was always great. Maybe hes a bit backed up due to the holidays and stuff...
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