Dorman has provided us a CD with images for a large subset of their products. We have put this on our website so that now when you lookup a Dorman part, you will see exactly what it looks like.
More cool website updates coming soon. We promise.
Dorman has a product line called “OE Solutions”. Some of the products in the OE Solutions product line include Axle Shafts, Cam Synchronizer (hard to spell), control arms, manifolds, balancers, fans, etc. The list is really longer then this but I dont want to repeat it all. Anyhow, thanks to the awesome folks at Dorman we have compiled a list of vehicle application data for Dorman OE Solutions parts.
In other words, if you are looking for a control arm for your 2000 Olds Intrigue (my car), you can just click on the Dorman picture, put in your year, make, model, submodel (optional), and it will show you the control arms that fit your car.
The next feature we are working on is that when you pick the category of car part you want (Camshaft Synchronizer for example), a search box will come up as well and let you find that part. If you prefer to browse for a specific car part, you can click that part on the left hand menu (yes, a camshaft synchronizer again) and then you will see a selection box for the year, make, model, submodel search only for that specific part. At present, this works only for Dorman but we will slowly be implementing it for our K&N, Edelbrock, and Proform.
One of the main challenges we have had is that each four of these manufacturers has provided the data in a different format. So for example, one might have Ford F-150 as a make and model, while another one might have Ford F-150 Pickup as a make and model. Some parts are specific to your engine, some to the submodel. Combining these into one application search that actually works is a huge undertaking. But it’s something we are slowly chipping away it.
Their are probably going to be some bugs on the website. If anybody has any feedback on the search, or comments, please contact us or leave a comment. Thank you for your continued support.
Cheesy headline aside, this question is quite interesting. When is a tool cool? Of course posing the question, I have an answer. A tool is cool when it is high quality, affordable, and useful. With that in mind, I’d love to introduce everyone to some new product lines that you can now buy at Coolparts.
Lisle Corp - Almost every tool that they have is Made in the USA. While I won’t outright say that Made in the USA products are better, its nice to buy a product that supports employment in the states. Lisle Corp has been making tools for more then one hundred years, and this translates to quality. We have a nice line of the brand new Lisle Specialty Tools.
Wilmar Corp - This is the company that makes the Performance Tools and Mechanic Products product lines. These tools are also incredibly high quality, and dependable. I won’t claim that Performance Tool and Mechanic Tool is the best tool you can buy, but you can put three of them in your toolbox instead of one of the well-known brand names. Wilmar Corp does make tools that are dollar-for-dollar an awesome value. And after looking at other websites, Coolparts offers the best (lowest) price for these products.
Do expect more tools to be added with time. In fact, don’t be too surprised to see a brand new section of Coolparts dedicated to Tools to be open soon. If there is a Lisle or Wilmar tool you need that you don’t see on our site, please let me know and we can help you get it.