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Why so Expensive?

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Why so Expensive?

Post by BushBoy »

Hi,
my dads donaldson snorkel pre filter broke a while ago, so he was looking at getting a scoop replacement,
problem was they were about 70 or 80 dollars, so he didn't get one
he been going without one for 6 months now
why is a molded piece of plastic so expensive?
its rediculous

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Post by spazbot »

becuase they are a common part to replace, ppl like to goto car parks and shopping cetners and get them , so the parts places charge a arm and a leg for em
try a wreckers
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Post by 4sum4 »

I`ve got an air tec one for sale if it helps you.
[url=http://downunder4x4.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1650]86 Hilux[/url]
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Post by landy_man »

spazbot wrote:, ppl like to goto car parks and shopping cetners and get them


a good reason to put a few small tek screws in.. ;)
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Re: Why so Expensive?

Post by bogged »

BushBoy wrote:Hi,
my dads donaldson snorkel pre filter broke a while ago, so he was looking at getting a scoop replacement,
problem was they were about 70 or 80 dollars, so he didn't get one
he been going without one for 6 months now
why is a molded piece of plastic so expensive?
its rediculous

cheers


How much is the complete snorkel worth? $400-500? $70 for the ram is cheap... How much were you expecting?

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Post by MUSS »

:shock: bogged......why do you always have to be agressive like that dude......"if ya dont want it dont buy it" he was merely stating a fact :finger:


you can get donaldson pre-cleaners for bout 25-30 bucks now and they are genuine try goin to a truck accessory shop they will most likely be able to help ya out with eithe a ram air or pre-cleaner
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Post by bogged »

JAKE wrote::shock: bogged......why do you always have to be agressive like that dude......"if ya dont want it dont buy it" he was merely stating a fact :finger:


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Post by Bluey »

is the bub ok?
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Bluey wrote:is the bub ok?


yea still ok, but doing weird things, Tunneling into the wall of the Uterus or the baby motel what ever that is, causing some bleeding.. She woke up screaming that she was bleeding the other night, fuck I nearly went thru the ceiling fan.. .

Up to hospital, they said theres nothing wrong, usual story to free up a bed...

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Post by GUpatrol »

Have you tried to chase the Filter specialist......I have heard they have them for half that price......only dose not have the donaldson sticker and the top tin cover is un painted
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Post by bj on roids »

4sum4 wrote:I`ve got an air tec one for sale if it helps you.


how much?
hands and mums dont count!!!
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Post by 4sum4 »

$15
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Post by bj on roids »

4sum4 wrote:$15
sorry guys, at the moment, its mine, depending on certain conditions.
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Post by 4sum4 »

Bushboy its still for sale if you need it
[url=http://downunder4x4.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1650]86 Hilux[/url]
and a 84 extra cab



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Post by BushBoy »

4sum4 wrote:Bushboy its still for sale if you need it


Na no need to worry, thanks, you can sell it, just was wondering why plastic has such a high price tag.
might get dad to have a look here tho

oh and the snorkel wasn't $400 - $500, it was a rusty old one that came with the car.

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Post by ISUZUROVER »

You can buy Donaldson Air Rams as Well as pre cleaners from truck accessory places quite cheaply. I have bought 2 from QLD diesel spares for $30 each.
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