Northridge v. Quadratec
10-06-2009, 09:24 AM
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We've ordered from both several times. My only complaint about Quadratech is they don't keep you updated when an item is on backorder. I did once hit the wrong button when ordering a very heavy item (rock sliders) from Quadratech and got the 2 door rather than the 4 door 
. Was able to return them with no issue but it did cost me $85 bucks in shipping. Was my fault and would not expect any shipper to refund shipping for something that was not defective.
. Was able to return them with no issue but it did cost me $85 bucks in shipping. Was my fault and would not expect any shipper to refund shipping for something that was not defective.
10-06-2009, 10:15 AM
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Seems like everyone is throwing their two cents into this one, so I guess I will too.
I've ordered from many different suppliers, including Northridge, Quadratec, and other big and small places.
Most of the big places like Quadratec and 4WD will price match. It says so in their catalogs, you just have to ask. I've only had one really bad experience with Quadratec, other than never being updated on backorders.
However, dealing with David is great because he knows his stuff, and is always easy to get ahold of. He is the one running the place, so he knows what is in stock, and gets it shipped out quickly.
Unfortunately, I thought for a long time (incorrectly) that Northridge was just a small-time local shop in the Pacific Northwest. I wish I had realized sooner what a big player David is in the Jeep parts game.
Now, I'll always try to give him the business first, and I would recommend him to anybody.
I've ordered from many different suppliers, including Northridge, Quadratec, and other big and small places.
Most of the big places like Quadratec and 4WD will price match. It says so in their catalogs, you just have to ask. I've only had one really bad experience with Quadratec, other than never being updated on backorders.
However, dealing with David is great because he knows his stuff, and is always easy to get ahold of. He is the one running the place, so he knows what is in stock, and gets it shipped out quickly.
Unfortunately, I thought for a long time (incorrectly) that Northridge was just a small-time local shop in the Pacific Northwest. I wish I had realized sooner what a big player David is in the Jeep parts game.
Now, I'll always try to give him the business first, and I would recommend him to anybody.
10-06-2009, 04:26 PM
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No dog in this race, however...
I remember buying my "Jeep" accessories from a "J C Penny" catalogue...
Wow has a lot changed...
And sayiing this, I now feel old.
Wow has a lot changed... And sayiing this, I now feel old.
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10-06-2009, 05:10 PM
#46
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As many have I have ordered from multiple vendors.
I have only used the Northridge site to order one time. The rest of the times I spoke with David 1st hand. He has actually talked me out of sales of products that he carries. He did this out of concern for me the customer. I just can't imagine another vendor doing the same thing.
If you order something that doesn't preform as promissed or has an issue with construction or fit and finish you should expect to be able to return those products without charge.
If you order something and then change your mind you should consider yourself lucky you get to return it at all. Then to complain you were not treated fairly is very petty
I have only used the Northridge site to order one time. The rest of the times I spoke with David 1st hand. He has actually talked me out of sales of products that he carries. He did this out of concern for me the customer. I just can't imagine another vendor doing the same thing.
If you order something that doesn't preform as promissed or has an issue with construction or fit and finish you should expect to be able to return those products without charge.
If you order something and then change your mind you should consider yourself lucky you get to return it at all. Then to complain you were not treated fairly is very petty
10-06-2009, 05:17 PM
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Personally, I prefer Northridge4x4... I HATE that quadratec will show something being on their site, will not say it isnt in stock, you order it.. and BAM its backordered..
I order everything from Northridge whenever I can.. Since I live on the east coast, If I need something ASAP I order it from Quadratec because I get it the next day paying for only standard ground shipping. But I call them and order it on the phone because I dont want to order items that are not in stock.
I order everything from Northridge whenever I can.. Since I live on the east coast, If I need something ASAP I order it from Quadratec because I get it the next day paying for only standard ground shipping. But I call them and order it on the phone because I dont want to order items that are not in stock.
10-07-2009, 03:51 AM
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10-07-2009, 06:13 AM
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No, actually from a 2" thick "J C Penny" catalogue. (back in the eighties, North Shore Mall) Seems weird today, clothes, home goods, and then in the middle, a few pages with "Jeep" accessories. (Olympic bumpers, stainless hinges, bikini tops...). My friend used "J C Whitney", as he practically ordered an entire custom "Volkswagon Bug" through the mail. 
10-07-2009, 06:39 AM
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No, actually from a 2" thick "J C Penny" catalogue. (back in the eighties, North Shore Mall) Seems weird today, clothes, home goods, and then in the middle, a few pages with "Jeep" accessories. (Olympic bumpers, stainless hinges, bikini tops...). My friend used "J C Whitney", as he practically ordered an entire custom "Volkswagon Bug" through the mail.