Need Axle Guru's.. Please Help!
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From: Mt. Shasta California
Agreed, but it's the only solution. It would be easier to collect from an establishment than a private party.
Post Fiend
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Post Fiend
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It's not necessary for a rear end. Are you doubting me now? Nothing is accomplished by running it on the rack so yes maybe they are all nuts.
Yep, I'm just a crazy fool I suppose.
Nope, no money back, and unless you want to come down here and beat it out of him yourself, it ain't gonna happen.... he is DEAD sure that the driveshaft vibration CAUSED the pinion bearing to go bad (within 2 miles of driving).... no... he's not sure of it... he's full of it... and he knows it. He thinks he is smarter than the average bear. ( that means you and me)
Yep, I'm just a crazy fool I suppose.
Nope, no money back, and unless you want to come down here and beat it out of him yourself, it ain't gonna happen.... he is DEAD sure that the driveshaft vibration CAUSED the pinion bearing to go bad (within 2 miles of driving).... no... he's not sure of it... he's full of it... and he knows it. He thinks he is smarter than the average bear. ( that means you and me)
Again.. yep, I just love that I emptied my wallet and have gears that whine.
Didn't forget about small claims court... if you had read what I wrote about not doing anything right this minute then you would not have asked.... and if you think for one minute that YOU are disappointed...... just wow Brent....
Yea I am disappointed because you are mentioning giving up and biting the bullet with the dealer
Here's what you didn't get from me in the first post. Maybe it's what you need to hear?
I'm mad as hell. First thought was to go back and choke-slam his skinny little *** into his own gravel driveway.... been there and done that....
You seem to suggest that maybe I'm some kind of "mewling little kitten" that can't take care of himself. You don't have the first clue as to who I am.
I am handling this in a manner that is best for my family. I cannot believe your reply...[/QUOTE]
[/QUOTE]You can't believe my reply? I just can't figure out why you never mention court which is your only way out but you do mention giving up and going to the dealer. I will think you are a mewing little kitten if you give up.
Did I mention I hate garages?[/QUOTE]
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From: Westfield, Indiana
Just because he pays someone to "fix his truck right" whether it be Ford or a shop that is truly an expert in gear setup and really knows what they are doing, doesn't mean he's giving up on getting his money back from this shop. He can still take them to court and maybe recover what he paid them, and maybe damages. But if it were me I would concentrate on getting my truck fixed and hell would freeze over before I let that guy touch it again. So IMHO he's doing the best he can now, go get it fixed right, then take the guy to court and recover some if not all of his loss.
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IDK if you saw what I said earlier, but I'm serious. Put some Lucus oil stabalizer in there and see how it sounds. The stuff blends with any kind of oil.
https://www.lucasoil.com/products/di...l%20Stabilizer
It's between $10-14 a bottle depending where you get it. Grab a suction gun, and pull some oil out of the full plug, and put a qt of the stabalizer in.
https://www.lucasoil.com/products/di...l%20Stabilizer
It's between $10-14 a bottle depending where you get it. Grab a suction gun, and pull some oil out of the full plug, and put a qt of the stabalizer in.
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From: North Florida
Just because he pays someone to "fix his truck right" whether it be Ford or a shop that is truly an expert in gear setup and really knows what they are doing, doesn't mean he's giving up on getting his money back from this shop. He can still take them to court and maybe recover what he paid them, and maybe damages. But if it were me I would concentrate on getting my truck fixed and hell would freeze over before I let that guy touch it again. So IMHO he's doing the best he can now, go get it fixed right, then take the guy to court and recover some if not all of his loss.
Besides, if I went down there and demanded my money back now, without it being fixed properly, I will be so mad from driving it noisy and thinking about his face when he lied to me that it will go badly.
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From: North Florida
IDK if you saw what I said earlier, but I'm serious. Put some Lucus oil stabalizer in there and see how it sounds. The stuff blends with any kind of oil.
https://www.lucasoil.com/products/di...l%20Stabilizer
It's between $10-14 a bottle depending where you get it. Grab a suction gun, and pull some oil out of the full plug, and put a qt of the stabalizer in.
https://www.lucasoil.com/products/di...l%20Stabilizer
It's between $10-14 a bottle depending where you get it. Grab a suction gun, and pull some oil out of the full plug, and put a qt of the stabalizer in.
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From: North Dakota
Ya, I've used it in engines and noisy manual tranys. Quieted down the trans 100%. And that thing was noisy as hell. It's some thick stuff. Comes out of the bottle like honey. I always drop the bottle in a sink of hot water for a wile before I pour it.
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From: Mt. Shasta California
Just because he pays someone to "fix his truck right" whether it be Ford or a shop that is truly an expert in gear setup and really knows what they are doing, doesn't mean he's giving up on getting his money back from this shop. He can still take them to court and maybe recover what he paid them, and maybe damages. But if it were me I would concentrate on getting my truck fixed and hell would freeze over before I let that guy touch it again. So IMHO he's doing the best he can now, go get it fixed right, then take the guy to court and recover some if not all of his loss.
I think what happened was the garage just assumed his supplier was going to give them some new gears but they didn't so it was back to burning the customer again.
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Everyone is right to some extent. If the OP is going to fight this, it needs to happen sooner than later, keep the pressure on. I like "court" as a last ditch effort. For me, things like the BBB, the local news channel, the local paper, social media, there are lots of ways to hit a small business where it hurts these days. The whole thing would make a great story on the local evening news. Lots of threats and actions like that and this guy might cave in and realize you are serious. If not, court.
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Since he has a driveable truck and time on his hands he could go back one more time and cause a big fuss or just go to small claims and order to fix it right or get the money back and if it's money back he could then go to another shop and get it done for a third of the dealer. That was a rare case, running to the dealer to throw tons of money at the problem is not the answer. Also, nobody would let them touch it again and that's what they want, but I would let them fix it before I let them off the hook. The dealer could say "oh that whine is normal" too and then you would be back in small claims fighting the dealer's fancy witnesses.
I think what happened was the garage just assumed his supplier was going to give them some new gears but they didn't so it was back to burning the customer again.
I think what happened was the garage just assumed his supplier was going to give them some new gears but they didn't so it was back to burning the customer again.
I don't want him touching my Ex again.
I cannot wait for the small claims process in this county to play out before fixing this issue. (6 mos to a year)
Dealer here won't say that whine is normal...
Around here, you will pay the same amount at small shop as you will pay the dealer. (approx. 900 - 1000 for new gears and labor)
Ford now has 2-years and unlimited miles warranty on parts and labor. NO ONE else around here will give more than 12K miles warranty... and then only on parts.
You are still talking like I'm "letting this guy off the hook" and "running" to the dealer like an idiot. What is up with that?
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Thank you Christina. Gonna get another person's view on it and arm myself with as much ammo as possible and then demand my money back. In person and in registered letter... will get an affidavit from the new mechanic stating what he found when he tore it apart again...being a retired LEO I know very well how to get my ducks in a row before entering a court of law. If you don't have every base covered, you look like an idiot (think Judge Judy people).
Besides, if I went down there and demanded my money back now, without it being fixed properly, I will be so mad from driving it noisy and thinking about his face when he lied to me that it will go badly.
Besides, if I went down there and demanded my money back now, without it being fixed properly, I will be so mad from driving it noisy and thinking about his face when he lied to me that it will go badly.
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Making a fuss won't do anything at this guys' place.
I don't want him touching my Ex again.
I cannot wait for the small claims process in this county to play out before fixing this issue. (6 mos to a year)
Dealer here won't say that whine is normal...
Around here, you will pay the same amount at small shop as you will pay the dealer. (approx. 900 - 1000 for new gears and labor)
Ford now has 2-years and unlimited miles warranty on parts and labor. NO ONE else around here will give more than 12K miles warranty... and then only on parts.
You are still talking like I'm "letting this guy off the hook" and "running" to the dealer like an idiot. What is up with that?
I don't want him touching my Ex again.
I cannot wait for the small claims process in this county to play out before fixing this issue. (6 mos to a year)
Dealer here won't say that whine is normal...
Around here, you will pay the same amount at small shop as you will pay the dealer. (approx. 900 - 1000 for new gears and labor)
Ford now has 2-years and unlimited miles warranty on parts and labor. NO ONE else around here will give more than 12K miles warranty... and then only on parts.
You are still talking like I'm "letting this guy off the hook" and "running" to the dealer like an idiot. What is up with that?
Post Fiend
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From: Mt. Shasta California
Making a fuss won't do anything at this guys' place.
I don't want him touching my Ex again.
I cannot wait for the small claims process in this county to play out before fixing this issue. (6 mos to a year)
Dealer here won't say that whine is normal...
Around here, you will pay the same amount at small shop as you will pay the dealer. (approx. 900 - 1000 for new gears and labor)
Ford now has 2-years and unlimited miles warranty on parts and labor. NO ONE else around here will give more than 12K miles warranty... and then only on parts.
You are still talking like I'm "letting this guy off the hook" and "running" to the dealer like an idiot. What is up with that?
I don't want him touching my Ex again.
I cannot wait for the small claims process in this county to play out before fixing this issue. (6 mos to a year)
Dealer here won't say that whine is normal...
Around here, you will pay the same amount at small shop as you will pay the dealer. (approx. 900 - 1000 for new gears and labor)
Ford now has 2-years and unlimited miles warranty on parts and labor. NO ONE else around here will give more than 12K miles warranty... and then only on parts.
You are still talking like I'm "letting this guy off the hook" and "running" to the dealer like an idiot. What is up with that?
Post Fiend
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From: Mt. Shasta California
Last edited by Stewart_H; Nov 27, 2013 at 11:51 PM. Reason: Stop the name twist/name calling