Autozone parts quality, More expensive = better? Options

[CilverSeliST205]

I just wanted to know everyones opinion on quality of autozone replacement parts for 6gc. I need to order inner and outer tie rods for both sides, and they have couple of different brands listed (I will check the brand names today). cheap outers are like $34 while the expensive brand is like $68, does "you get what you pay for" applies to autozone parts? tie rods are not mechanically complicated so i assume that quality/durability of 2 brands will not differ by much. When you guys buy axles, tie rods or other suspension components at autozone/advanced auto, do you stick to expensive brands or get the cheap'o brand?

[lagos]

ive had nothing but bad luck with any of the parts autozone deals with.
i would recomend buying them right from toyota.

if you want i have a pair of brand new toyota outer tierods i could sell you. PM me if you want them.

[airswoosh1]

ive had nothing but bad luck with any of the parts autozone deals with.
i would recomend buying them right from toyota.

if you want i have a pair of brand new toyota outer tierods i could sell you. PM me if you want them.

Very true! Genuine Toyota parts are always the way to go.

This dealership (which I've ordered from on a few occasions) has the outer tie rods for $33 for an OEM part.
https://www.1sttoyotaparts.com/partscat.html