I am going to have cross-border trips/stays this year to Niagara Falls, NY and Ann Arbor, MI. I was wondering what stores/chains have the best deals on Blazer parts.
Parts (OEM or aftermarket) up here are absolutely astronomical comparatively; it's pretty disgusting.

Example:
-A Monroe Reflex Monotube shock is $95 per front and $101 per rear at the store here (Canadian Tire). They are $55 and $62 at Advance Auto in the US, or $70 and $70 at NAPA in the US. RockAuto has them for a little less than that, but shipping to Canada brings it up to the same total as Advance Auto.

That's pretty typical. We tend to have prices 50%-100% more for parts, whether it's from the dealer, a chain store, etc.

Are there any other chains recommended for deals while we're in the US?
I'll probably be looking to stock up on a bunch of things: above shocks, FelPro gaskets, water pump, etc.

Thanks.

 

I live north of ann arbor a ways...i have found car quest is good sometimes as well.
look up some scrap yards in the area too...never know what you might find.
i know your looking for new parts...but some of the best things i find is when i am not looking for them.

 

what warth said, junk yards!