Sometimes inventory somehow ends up on Amazon (even sold and shipped by) when it's not supposed to.
A lesson learned—keep it light and nimble!
- Thread starter Irun
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Yes, but they don't list as being from a "store" set up on Amazon do they?
I know all about bootleg stuff sold to Amazon. They are not authorized dealers for Centric. They do not buy from Centric. They sell Centric right above my cost so they are buying it from someone and then warehousing it and selling it.
I bought a Carhartt jacket on amazon from the official store. I got an obvious knockoff and returned it for another at the exact same link and store - got a real one. Sometimes stuff gets mixed in for sure. @Irun get that return and your money back, you can always order again.
Not arguing that. But for somebody not well versed in Amazon it can be pretty confusing how they work and who's selling what.
OP
Since I have both the small and large, 5 on 5.5, kits, I can say that the small kit is less complex than the larger style I have. So far, in spite of the setbacks, I'm impressed with the design.
More to come!
More to come!
The only difference in complexity is the hub lock. Self contained unit on the small kit versus some assemblage of hub lock bits on the big kit.
OP
Yes, I have the version that uses Reid knuckles. The hub complexity of the bigger conversion is definitely different!
UKTJ
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Surely Irun needs to reply to Gus with just a screen shot of the Yukon Amazon store front and an enormous question mark.
I did search for Gus on the internet and one link shows him working for a company called Randy's Worldwide, does that company own Yukon?
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I spoke to the 3rd Party vendor yesterday. He was friendly and seemed genuinely concerned about making sure I was happy with the purchase. Supposedly, new parts are being shipped to me. We shall see!
FWIW, I wish Yukon was as concerned about the reputation of their products. Sadly, the "you're on your own" email is more of a common problem these days and gives me little confidence in them as a company. Whenever, possible, I'll seek alternatives.
FWIW, I wish Yukon was as concerned about the reputation of their products. Sadly, the "you're on your own" email is more of a common problem these days and gives me little confidence in them as a company. Whenever, possible, I'll seek alternatives.
OP
I just don't like spinning drive-train components, if not needed. For no other reason than that!
UKTJ
TJ Addict
Thanks. Unfortunately I can't hold back a school boy snigger. As once said our two nations are separated by a common language and over here "randy" has the same meaning as horny, so Randy's worldwide has rather interesting connotations.
UKTJ
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OP
Not yet, but I am going to send a reply back. I just want to think about what I have to say, and how it should be said.
OP
On my to-do list is the armor install, which will include Savvy corners and rockers. That said, I have two questions.
1. It seems logical to install the rockers first, then do the corner armor. Is this sequence correct?
2. I've ordered a new 17/32" drill bit for the nutserts and a Blair 3/8" Spot Weld (Rotabroach) kit (1st link below). The kit comes with a drill bit pilot. However, I noticed there's also a non-drill pilot (2nd link). Is there a preference for which pilot style to use?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002XML5HK/?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015S9ZG6/?tag=wranglerorg-20
1. It seems logical to install the rockers first, then do the corner armor. Is this sequence correct?
2. I've ordered a new 17/32" drill bit for the nutserts and a Blair 3/8" Spot Weld (Rotabroach) kit (1st link below). The kit comes with a drill bit pilot. However, I noticed there's also a non-drill pilot (2nd link). Is there a preference for which pilot style to use?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002XML5HK/?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015S9ZG6/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Having recently used a Blair spot weld cutter to cut about 60 spotwelds, I'd say get the drill pilot. Even with the drill pilot, I had to concentrate on keeping the drill square, or the cutter would walk. Low speed, low pressure until the cutter is established, then low speed and heavy pressure. Oil the cut too. Went thru all the welds I cut with a single cutter. It's WAY better than the HF version.
Well, maybe his parents knew he was going to really like to screw folks when he grew up, you may be onto something.
jesseshoots
TJ Enthusiast
I've used a spot weld cutter like the second one linked and it was the most difficult tool I've used. The bit kept walking and no matter what speed I tried it at I couldn't figure it out. The spring loaded punch in the center sucked. I didn't buy the tool (I was helping out a friend replace a front clip on a Civic hatch) so I cant say whether it was a quality tool or not.
After that experience my preference would be one with a pilot bit
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This will be my first time using the cutter for drilling holes in the tub. I did see to keep the drill speeds down and will plan to use the low speed setting on the drill, to get started. The drill pilot also seems to make sense, which is the one I bought. I do need to get the lubricant though.
