I've got to replace it before the 24th as we'll be driving the truck to see the wife's folks in SC. So my issue is that I want to go OEM but the logistics of getting it to my house and installed before then are iffy.

My question...is there a known quality aftermarket alternative that I can purchase locally?

 

If I had to replace parts with non oem,I would buy from NAPA,they usually have quality parts,but I would call around its probably a non stock item...

If its an emergency or if you are in a pinch you can do what a buddy of mine did and buy a small pair of needle nose vise grip pliers and lock it on the one heater hose,take off the cable and manually move the valve to the closed position....

 

I like Napa, too. They want $277 for one before tax. I can get a Toyota one online for $230'ish shipped which includes both hoses. Man this is really kickin' my arse. Guess I can't be too picky in such a situation!

I'll look into the emergency fix, but I'd really like to get it done before it comes to that. We do have another car, the 4Runner just has more storage space.