I covered all the crud I went thru trying to get a starter before buying one from db electrical (http://www.db-starter-alternator.com/).

I was VERY impressed with the specs from db and the order process was perfect too. I was also impressed with the packaging it came in. I will be buying all my starters and alternators from them from now on. I paid $138 or so for a NEW not rebuild starter from db electrical. Autozone and other places wanted $239 for rebuilt chinese starter. Plus there is no core charges from db electrical. Now I can get that viper alarm system with remote start since I have a reliable non grinding starter :)

Heres how it arrived and also what it looks like compared to the non gear reduction starter that was on the truck to start with. Gear reduction starters ROCK!!!