Explaining Truck Part Cross References

Why Care About Part Interchanges

Your truck is out of service, and you need a new part now to get it back on the road, butthere is a problem: The truck part you need is out of stock. Don't worry, you don't have to call Interstate-70 your new home. You can just look up the cross-reference part. Cross references, or part interchanges, are important attributes to know about when shopping for aftermarket truck parts. Keep reading to learn what they are and how to shop for them.

What is a Cross Reference Part?

Cross reference parts are similar in look, size, shape, fit and function of an original part. They offer customer options from different brands while sharing the same features and benefits as the part you started with in your big rig. Even better, these parts can be cheaper than the original parts saving you both time and money. Knowing the part interchange(s) for the original spec item will get you out of trouble and save the day.

How To Shop for Cross Reference Parts

Let's say you are shopping for a Gabriel shock absorber. You know you want Gabriel shock - 83002 but you find that it's out of stock until the middle of June. You can't wait that long for that truck part – after all, you're on the side of the road. Lucky you, there are a lot of cross references listed out on the product page that are designed to fit and function the same as this part. You find Monroe shock – 66159 and see that Gabriel 83002 is listed as a cross reference. These two parts are a match! Better yet, Monroe shock 66159 is in stock and ready to ship. You are on your way to getting off the side of the highway.

Superseding Parts

Old truck parts are often replaced by newer versions, too. These parts can be found in the cross- reference section and are shoppable through the "Search" function on the homepage.

What Separate Us from Competition

It can be very confusing to shop for OEM truck parts online especially from websites that don't offer product descriptions or images. To give customers the best user experience, our e-commerce team makes it their mission to offer quality content on our product pages. This means giving customers high-resolution images, accurate product descriptions and, you guessed it, cross references.

Need Help Finding Part Interchanges?

While we try to make it simple, we know that exploring a new website can be a challenge. Our customer service team is available Monday – Friday between 7:30AM and 5:30PM CST to answer any questions. Reach out to them via email or give them a call at 855-548-8787 to find the part interchange that is designed to match the original part from your application.