NAPA parts

[GAC05]

Nothing to do with signs (like most of my posts) but I know there are a good number of wrench turners here.
The attached photo is of a set of rack and pinion mount bushings I purchased from Napa.
The vehicle (Nissan Pathfinder) had a loose steering issue and the old ones were worn out.
This is what they looked like after less than a month of use. Left is the passenger side and right is the driver's.
The right is completely delaminating - turning to plastic flakes. I figured maybe oil contamination was breaking it down but it was dry compared to the passenger side that is in much better shape.
Napa said they couldn't do anything (I did think they would) so I have a second set in there now
They are made in China but are a Napa branded part (Nissan did not have the OEM parts in stock).
So the moral of the story is either - 'You get what you pay for' and or 'Drive carefully on Napa branded suspension parts.'

 

[visual800]

rock auto, A1 Auto is your friend. NAPA can suck it. bought starter from them, remanufactured. Starter did not work took starter back and they would not give a refund only store credit.

On your situation where they wont stand behind this part I would blast them on social media that will get their attention, thats just absolutely sad a part would disintergrate in that short of time

 

[rjssigns]

Wow that's bad. Might be time to invest in some polyurethane bushings.
Something like this. https://www.4x4parts.com/i-21184333-power-steering-rack-bushings.html

Although I'd be more inclined to use something from Energy Suspension. I have their products on my race truck.

 

[Johnny Best]

You should try RockAuto.com, maybe they get theirs from a different Chinese recycling company.