I did a whole spiel on RockAuto and their return policy. I found that the way they work is: you pick the part for your vehicle and they ship that part. If it does not fit, it's your problem. Heavy penalties $$ for ship back. That's what I found.
I do like local parts stores because where I go I can take it back, no questions, no charge and I don't have to wait for shipping. In this case, and it was me, hopefully I would have discovered that WC14493/4 did not work, taken them back to FLAPS and then researched. This was a tough one, I agree. I know I would have looked at the "specialty" vendors, if that's what you want to call them, to see if I could figure it out. Which, in the end, I did, because I really like to solve and find parts. Have had to do it many times when in your position. Hope it turns out good before it "brakes" you.
Hah -- thanks. Nah, it won't break me, bud. But it's good to know we're now on the same page.
I'm pretty much the same way as you. But I'm finding these last few years the fun is fading away with this truck -- my wife can attest to that
With the local parts folks, I'll still keep using them but just hate holding their hand while they figure out what I want.
So far R-auto has been good to deal with. They recognize that manufacturers/suppliers are goofing up on their listings and so they are cutting me a break with return shipping. But like I said, I may just keep the remainders and make 'em work if I can't spare more time waiting for the correct parts.
