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Buyer Beware: KTJO 4X4 Driver's Side Grab Handles w/ A Pillars, HUD, and Bowl Lights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tonered, Dec 13, 2019.

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DAH Delivery Challenge

  1. Ordered?

    27.2%
  2. Received?

    37.9%
  3. Have to bend upper clip to fit?

    15.9%
  4. Missing Upper Cover?

    6.0%
  5. Missing Lower Cover?

    3.4%
  6. Incorrect Hardware?

    13.4%
  7. Scratches / Damage?

    9.9%
  8. Other (oh gawd)?

    20.7%
  9. Magically Perfect!

    25.4%
  10. Stuck in Shipping Label Created Purgatory?

    3.9%
  11. OGs Still Waiting since Before the Ban?

    7.3%
  12. Return Attempted?

    1.7%
  13. Return Actually Happened?

    3.0%
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  1. Jan 11, 2021 at 12:55 PM
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    tonered

    tonered [OP] bartheloni

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  2. Jan 11, 2021 at 12:56 PM
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    STi and Taco

    STi and Taco Not a Super Hero

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    yesssssssssssss. I remember that commercials. Commercials were so much more entertaining back then.
     
  3. Jan 11, 2021 at 12:58 PM
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    tonered

    tonered [OP] bartheloni

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    They were! Wendy's, Beer, and Trunk Monkey commercials. The good days when they were worth watching at least for a laugh. Even the Super Bowl commercials seem to suck now? Maybe one good one each year?
     
  4. Jan 11, 2021 at 1:04 PM
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    STi and Taco

    STi and Taco Not a Super Hero

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    Need a new poll for people to vote on how long it takes me to get a response and a resolution. Maybe we can do a fundraiser. $1 a square for each day.
     
  5. Jan 11, 2021 at 1:11 PM
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    tonered

    tonered [OP] bartheloni

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    Lemme see if I can add more choices.
     
  6. Jan 11, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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    tonered

    tonered [OP] bartheloni

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    Alright. We're now into Poll Choice Hell. Return options added.

    :bananadead:
     
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  7. Jan 11, 2021 at 1:14 PM
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    wiljayhi

    wiljayhi “..ain’t nobody’s business if I do…”

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    Refunds are quick. But that’s anecdotal and in my case, prior to delivery, so I don't really know.

    Probably the same day she (who shall not be named) gets it back.
     
  8. Jan 11, 2021 at 1:18 PM
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    RangerComa

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    The fit and finish on this handle kinda blows. Large gap between the speaker and the pillar cover. The handle definitely is way off on the angle to get the screws to line up. I had to man handle it pretty hard to get it to line up. Plug-and-pray.

    Seems like it’s a solid handle once it’s tightened down. We’ll see how it lasts. Would actually prefer it higher up on the pillar, better eergos for climbing my broke ass in and out.

    oh well, not sweating the 165, oh wait, I mean the 170 and change, oh wait... plus the moar ransom too. What a crock of shit. KTJO makes mods like I fuck when I’m drunk. it was a shot in the dark. Lesson learned.
     
  9. Jan 11, 2021 at 1:20 PM
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    STi and Taco

    STi and Taco Not a Super Hero

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    The way she has it worded on her sight gives her the ability to outright deny warranty on every single one of the handles that were ordered during the initial pre-order buy in due to the "1 year from purchase" line. Coincidence? Not likely. Then if she tries to push it away from warranty refund on me to just a return refund, I get slapped with the 15% restocking fee for soemthing that is still in the same condition she shipped it in. Which would allow her to make an extra few bucks on it re-selling it for full price. In that case, I'll just knock a few off of it and send it to the FS forums. Not giving her any more money.
     
  10. Jan 11, 2021 at 1:21 PM
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    tonered

    tonered [OP] bartheloni

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    Lesson Learned for real!


    If you have gap at the speaker grille, the tab is not in the slot. I had to have the top of the trim swung outboard, under the airbag to get the nose over far enough. The OE trim is like that also.
     
  11. Jan 11, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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    RangerComa

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    Aw shit. I dun fucked it up!! I’m not taking the bolts all the way out to fix that hopefully.
     
  12. Jan 11, 2021 at 1:25 PM
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    Malvolio

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    Things don’t fit into holes, you aren’t communicating with your partner, everyone on the internet is complaining about your performance....?
     
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  14. Jan 11, 2021 at 1:28 PM
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    tonered

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    I had that same feeling before I pulled it to bend the clip. Looked at it a dozen times before I said fuck it. The gaps were looking like shit.


    :rofl:


    :anonymous:


    Sounds like I need to pull down that PornHub video.
     
  15. Jan 11, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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    Damn......sounds like my first wife.....
     
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    I don’t have drunk sex anymore. Too salty. Too painful.
     
  17. Jan 11, 2021 at 2:15 PM
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    How long do you think it will take China to copy her handle and sell it on Amazon for 1/4 the price?
     
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  19. Jan 11, 2021 at 2:20 PM
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    tonered

    tonered [OP] bartheloni

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    It depends on the supplier. Some are actually good and won't back door stuff. You need good agreements, agents, and companies to make that happen though.


    The biggest issue here is that they probably don't have a Taco to test fit. We know there is some issue with the design. So either they will make bad batches or have to make new molds to correct it.

    It's not like ripping off a Pro grille or TRD skid and knowing that the copy is gonna be good.

    upload_2021-1-11_14-20-42.jpg
     
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  20. Jan 11, 2021 at 2:35 PM
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    Who else is waiting on the headsup display? I hope that delivery goes better than this one. When it actually happens!
     
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