Hi, I need a set of control arms for my 200SX I found 3 different brands on your catalog. What's the difference between them besides price? The car is my lightly modified daily driver that I push around the twisty roads in the area. Also, for shipping, do you know if FedEx charges that same garbage brokerage fee for Canadian orders that UPS does? I usually try to get stuff shipped US Post to avoid getting dinged.

Thanks

-Jim

Hello Jim,

Thank you for your inquiry. I will need to know the year of your 200SX to take a look at the same control arms you are looking at. If narrowed down your search to the three control arms by your car’s make, year, and model, all will fit your vehicle and will work. The difference among brands is likely quality. Some customers insist on "nothing but the best." Others say, "I just want something that will work." We try to satisfy both by offering parts at different price/quality levels.

"Professional Grade" brands like Wagner and Spicer are often identical to the parts that came on the vehicle originally. Sometimes they are even "better than new" because they're designed to solve problems the car manufacturer overlooked. They are made from top-quality materials that will last a long time. And of course, "Professional Grade" brands spend a lot on marketing.

"Economy" or "Service Grade" parts like Guardian and Spicer Red are usually made outside North America. They may look different than the OEM part they replace (though they will fit the vehicle). They may lack features like grease fittings or chamfered edges. They may use lower-quality materials and wear out sooner. These parts are designed to meet, but probably not exceed, OEM requirements. They're functional parts at a great price.

If you're an aggressive driver, travel a lot of miles, use your truck to haul heavy loads, and plan to keep it a long time, it's probably worth the extra money for a "Professional Grade" part. If you're just running errands around town and your car has so many miles that the engine is likely to die before the brake pads or ball joints wear out, "Service Grade" is probably fine.

Brokerage fees are charged by the country and are not dependent on the carrier. Once you add the parts to your shopping cart and the zip code you want to ship the items to, please click get shipping options. There you’ll see what different shipping options you have on your order. We do offer Ground Canada as a shipping option and it may be available for your order. With ground Canada - Items usually arrive within 2-5 business days after being shipped and are trackable through FedEx. This shipping option will see "duty included, GST paid" in the shopping cart. The duty is included in the shipping charge and hte GST will shop in the "Tax" line. So with Ground Canada you won't be surprised with extra charges when you get your parts.

If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to ask! The best way to get them answered is to contact service@rockauto.com or call 1-866-ROCKAUTO.

Thank you again for your interest in RockAuto.

Hey, thanks a lot. I really appreciate the breadth of your answer. Rock Auto Rules!

Not a problem! Thanks you!

Wow RockAuto does rule. :)

I recently ordered some parts from RockAuto without knowing they were a sponsor and had a thread on our forum. This is great to know.

I put a set of Spicer/Raybestos control arms on my B14 from Rock Auto before the convention. They fit fine and posed no problems on the track. I don't remember what grade they were listed as. Cost was about $70 US each.