Belt Molding frustrations

[cfenton]

Needing/wanting to replace all four belt moldings for 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. This has been very difficult, it seems only Nissan dealers can provide this hard to find auto part. Perhaps JC Whitney (awaiting answer). Any other suggestions? Dealership wants min. $125. each. Ugh. All suggestions welcome...please!! Thanks.

[boogyman]

Are you talking about the pulleys?

[cfenton]

No. I'm talking about the rubber/metal band that attaches to the SUV exterior door (window area) & provides a seal for rain/water & trim decoration. It doesn't go around the window (that's weatherstripping). It's the piece at the bottom.

[boogyman]

Ok now I know what you are talking about. I just checked on trademotion and it's $101.74 a piece and the list is $135, so you are getting a good decent from the dealer on the parts. It's called the window molding on the parts list, don't have the part number though.

[cfenton]

Surprisingly I must be getting a deal....ha. Since everything else from Nissan dealer is through the roof expensive. They told me they use to cost under $40....ugh. Mark up is incredible...its just REALLY hard to justify almost $500. to replace them, when the body job is only costing me abit more....