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JL's garage of misfit toys and other BS

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by jlusmc, Oct 6, 2017.

  1. Mar 20, 2019 at 11:12 AM
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    jlusmc

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    Shop guy called, said the rear gearset was improperly boxed/marked. The box was correct but it had a 10" tundra ring gear inside.
    Guess I'm gonna be without a truck for a few more days at best.
     
  2. Mar 20, 2019 at 11:13 AM
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    Dam!! I hope they are sending the correct gear set by over nite express.
     
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  3. Mar 20, 2019 at 11:13 AM
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    yeah, not exactly what I ment there, guess I jinxed myself.
     
  4. Mar 20, 2019 at 11:13 AM
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    said he'd call back in a few after he'd gotten it sorted out with Nitro.
     
  5. Mar 20, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    @Bigdaddy4760 got the update, Nitro apparently had or is having issues with their packaging process and is aware they have sent out several improperly packaged stets. They are overnighting the new parts. Scheduled for a 10am delivery.
    Shop owner said if they are in on time, he'll have it done by 5pm.
     
  6. Mar 20, 2019 at 2:15 PM
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    Well that's great they recognized the issue and trying make amends.
    :fingerscrossed:
     
  7. Mar 20, 2019 at 2:16 PM
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    Your luck has been amazing lately! :confused:
     
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  8. Mar 20, 2019 at 2:18 PM
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    Yeah, not holding my breath. I'm perfecting my patience.
     
  9. Mar 20, 2019 at 3:51 PM
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    Slow just got mighty Fast. Great to hear their doin' right.
     
  10. Mar 20, 2019 at 4:14 PM
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    Whenever you get it back is cool man thank you! Hope you love the new gears!
     
  11. Mar 21, 2019 at 5:20 AM
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    Good Morning James
     
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  12. Mar 21, 2019 at 5:40 AM
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    Morning Manner. What's new?
     
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    Morning James hope you get that stump pulled back today :fingerscrossed:
     
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  14. Mar 21, 2019 at 5:43 AM
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    Morning Matt. Time will tell. May not be today, but it will get pulled sooner or later.
     
  15. Mar 21, 2019 at 1:38 PM
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    Any word on your truck
     
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    We're not talking about that right now.... :mad:
     
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  18. Mar 21, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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    Nitro shipped the parts but apparently did not overnight them as reported. As of 2:30pm they have not been received.
     
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    :annoyed::mad::frusty:
     
  20. Mar 21, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    Well that sucks
     
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