Quality Riding Mower Parts?

[Dusty1]

I was working on my Craftsman riding mower today, and pulled a couple of parts off it, and they were all made from complete junk. I mean I twisted off 3 out of 4 bolts getting the mandrel off, and then apon closer inspection almost everything I touched just about fell apart or bent. I maintain all my own vehicles and tractor so I'm sure I wasn't being too rough on it, but man this thing is made out of the cheapest metal.

Anyway, I need parts, and it occured to me that if I found a good deal I might get crappy parts again. Anyone out there have experience with ordering aftermarket quality parts, or do they all suck? :confused3:

Thanks!

 

[rekees4300]

I've always gotten good quality parts from Sears for my Craftsman mowers.

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action

 

[Dusty1]

Yeah, Sears is the junk I was talking about, this thing is only 2 years old, but is made with what they call "potmetal" around here. I was hoping for a good aftermarket supplier.