The automobile replacement market is probably the largest market segment of the automobile industry in the world. The number of automobiles that require servicing is ten times more than the number of vehicles sold in a year. For every automobile manufacturer it seems there are 20 spare part manufacturers.

Here are the categories of spare auto parts:

Body parts

Body parts

Suspension parts

Transmission parts

Suspension parts

Accessories

Engine parts

Accessories

Original Equipment Manufacturers

Automobiles manufacturers often do not manufacture all the components that go into making their vehicles. They procure most of the parts from ancillary units. These units are known as OEMs or Original Equipment Manufacturers because they supply their parts to the manufacturers of the vehicle. These OEMs also draw sales when they supply their parts to the replacement markets across the globe, very often at a premium price. People find replacing parts with original equipment very costly, so they often choose parts that are manufactured by reputable companies other than OEMs.

Discussing a couple of commonly replaced Jeep parts:

Difference in Jeep axles and common car axles

Jeep axles are very different from regular car axles because they use four-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive vehicles deliver the power from the engine to all four wheels, as opposed to a car where the power is delivered to one axle, either the rear or the front.

Change of bumper: Cherokee is the sturdiest

The material that the Cherokee bumper is made out of is superior to the material other bumpers are made from. The Cherokee bumper is made from 3/16 inch fifty grade steel, known for its strength. This bumper has mounting brackets made of the same grade steel that is cut and shaped with the latest laser technology, making the best fitting bumper in the market today. These bumpers have rounded bends unlike the corner bends of the regular bumpers. The outer brackets double up as an outer steering box brace, which reinforces the frail body to which the steering box bolts up in Cherokees and Jeeps.

Conclusion

When it comes to changing Jeep axles and bumpers Jeep owners do well to get the designs for their choice at cheaper rates. Original equipment is not a necessity.

This article about Jeep Cherokee bumpers and steel bumper for Grand Cherokee has been submitted by Chad McDonald. More information can be found at:http://www.cherokee-bumper.info