Im looking for some patch panels for my 2003 Dodge Ram, Quad cab. I need a left side rear wheel well patch panel. Cab corners (both) and a rocker panel (driver side, full length).
Can anyone recommend a supplier? Thisll be my first attempt at this. This is my work, go get firewood, truck, so a good one to learn on. But I know that starting with poor fitting panels is not going to help!
Interesting, at Parts Hub they list two different rocker panels. One is $317, the other is $378. I texted to ask what the difference was. Answer. Theyre the same. Different part number: RRP1591 vs RRP1591-2.
Same thing for the rear wheel well panel, except the price difference was only about $8. Interesting though, after choosing the cheaper wheel arch, shipping cost went up by $15.
I just ordered the cab corners and wheel arch panel from Rock Auto. Each of these was about C$70, plus C$140 for shipping. Total about C$360.
Canadian sources came in at about $130 per item, plus $120 shipping. Total approx $600.
So, Rock Auto was about $240 cheaper. NOTE: The Rock Auto pieces have exactly the same part numbers as the Canadian suppliers listed.
I feel bad about not buying local, but....
I'll have to get the rocker panel separately. For some reason, shipping for the rocker panel from Rock Auto added over $200 to the shipping cost. This item wasn't that much more from Canadian suppliers and shipping looks reasonable so I will shop around to pick that up separately. (There's a small rust spot the size of a quarter on the driver's side only. I could likely make a patch panel from sheet if necessary.)
If I run into problems with the Rock Auto stuff, I'll post an update.
