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07-13-2014, 06:52 AM
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Well I got the lift mostly on yesterday. I bought the wrong shocks for the front. I bought RS999029 instead of RS999329! Got to look at more than the last 2 numbers! We used the stock shocks for now. I will get new shocks tomorrow. One thing I will say about this lift: They should insert the sleeves into the gaskets and into the end links for you before shipping. That was by far the hardest part of the install. A generous amount of silicone and a vise got it done though. Hard to give an accurate assessment on how high and the ride yet without the proper shocks. I will update once that is fixed.
07-17-2014, 02:10 PM
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So I will never spend another dime with 4 Wheel Parts if I can avoid it! I ordered wheels and tires from them over 2 weeks ago. The idiot salesman talked me into different wheels than what I wanted and then proceeded to order 16" wheels and 17" tires. Took them a week to figure it out and call me. So I took the opportunity to switch it back to the wheels I really wanted. All the while being assured I would get them in time for my trip to CO this Saturday. Never received an email confirming order. Multiple calls to customer "service" later I find out the wheels are coming from somewhere else causing a delay. Then the wheels finally get there and I am told they will ship from Dallas (3 hours drive from me) that day. 2 days later still nothing. Another call and turns out one of the wheels was damaged and they were waiting to hear what I wanted them to do. Only problem... NO ONE CALLED ME! Finally they are shipping them out with one damaged and a new one to replace it sent to me later. (Damage was cosmetic). Another full day of being told they had shipped, yet the shipping company has no record of it. I finally cancelled the order and went to Discount Tire and had 35" Trail Grapplers on MB rims put on in less than 3 hours, for less money. I am sure I will have to fight with 4WP to get my money back now as they are still claiming the tires have shipped, but at least I know we can go on our wheeling trip to CO! All that being said I am really happy with how it looks!
I gained a full 4" on the lift. We will see how it settles.
I gained a full 4" on the lift. We will see how it settles.
07-19-2014, 09:52 AM
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So I will never spend another dime with 4 Wheel Parts if I can avoid it! I ordered wheels and tires from them over 2 weeks ago. The idiot salesman talked me into different wheels than what I wanted and then proceeded to order 16" wheels and 17" tires. Took them a week to figure it out and call me. So I took the opportunity to switch it back to the wheels I really wanted. All the while being assured I would get them in time for my trip to CO this Saturday. Never received an email confirming order. Multiple calls to customer "service" later I find out the wheels are coming from somewhere else causing a delay. Then the wheels finally get there and I am told they will ship from Dallas (3 hours drive from me) that day. 2 days later still nothing. Another call and turns out one of the wheels was damaged and they were waiting to hear what I wanted them to do. Only problem... NO ONE CALLED ME! Finally they are shipping them out with one damaged and a new one to replace it sent to me later. (Damage was cosmetic). Another full day of being told they had shipped, yet the shipping company has no record of it. I finally cancelled the order and went to Discount Tire and had 35" Trail Grapplers on MB rims put on in less than 3 hours, for less money. I am sure I will have to fight with 4WP to get my money back now as they are still claiming the tires have shipped, but at least I know we can go on our wheeling trip to CO! All that being said I am really happy with how it looks!
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I gained a full 4" on the lift. We will see how it settles.
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I gained a full 4" on the lift. We will see how it settles.
Make sure you file the dispute with your CC. If they charge you a restocking fee that'd be the worst customer service I ever heard of.
07-19-2014, 06:43 PM
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So I will never spend another dime with 4 Wheel Parts if I can avoid it! I ordered wheels and tires from them over 2 weeks ago. The idiot salesman talked me into different wheels than what I wanted and then proceeded to order 16" wheels and 17" tires. Took them a week to figure it out and call me. So I took the opportunity to switch it back to the wheels I really wanted. All the while being assured I would get them in time for my trip to CO this Saturday. Never received an email confirming order. Multiple calls to customer "service" later I find out the wheels are coming from somewhere else causing a delay. Then the wheels finally get there and I am told they will ship from Dallas (3 hours drive from me) that day. 2 days later still nothing. Another call and turns out one of the wheels was damaged and they were waiting to hear what I wanted them to do. Only problem... NO ONE CALLED ME! Finally they are shipping them out with one damaged and a new one to replace it sent to me later. (Damage was cosmetic). Another full day of being told they had shipped, yet the shipping company has no record of it. I finally cancelled the order and went to Discount Tire and had 35" Trail Grapplers on MB rims put on in less than 3 hours, for less money. I am sure I will have to fight with 4WP to get my money back now as they are still claiming the tires have shipped, but at least I know we can go on our wheeling trip to CO! All that being said I am really happy with how it looks!
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I gained a full 4" on the lift. We will see how it settles.
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I gained a full 4" on the lift. We will see how it settles.
07-20-2014, 07:14 PM
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07-20-2014, 07:18 PM
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Thanks! And you are right. I am very happy with how it is turning out. I was so stressed on getting it ready for this trip and their inability to provide competent service was killing me!
Made it to Silverton today. Passed thru a lot of rain and even some hail! No damage though. Tomorrow we will set up camp in Ouray and maybe hit a couple trails.
Made it to Silverton today. Passed thru a lot of rain and even some hail! No damage though. Tomorrow we will set up camp in Ouray and maybe hit a couple trails.
07-29-2014, 06:37 PM
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Made it over Black Bear. What a view!
We had a great trip all and all. Jeep already has over 4k miles on it now! Handled everything like a champ! Now I need to save up some money to do any more upgrades.
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Been a while since I updated since I haven't done any changes other than an Evo skid plate. Today I ordered a Shrockworks stubby front bumper. Super excited. They make a great product and are only 2 hours from my house. Only problem is the 3 month wait. Here is what it looks like:
