or testicles its bound to give you trouble. I had an issue with the truck's steering shaking. I knew I had some parts that needed replaced, so had already ordered them and they are sitting in my dining room....but wasn't sure what was now moved to the soon category to the NOW category. Took the truck to Patriot Tire as they will check it out for free. Found out NOW is the front tires and the tie rods. The rcommended replacing both inner and outer at the same time as you have to take off one to get to the other anyhow. Asked them if they had 2 used tires in my size...adding only this size. They said of course- if you put on a different size it will tear up your transfer case.
Note: I wish that Tom Steele's had told that to Tom when he took my truck to get new front tires last time...instead thy asked him if it was OK that they were a different size and he said sure, not knowing any better. I had to replace my 4WD accuator because of it...and they would not pay for it because the transfer case had a little crack in it already from bottoming out last winter- which we have known about and so keep fluid in it. Thankfully, I have son's that can do about anything I need on a vehicle so it just cost me the part- but still it as not a cheap part and I still pay my son's for the work they do.
Anyways, that store did not have any in that size, but they called around and found me a pair and told them to hold them for me. I got to the other store and they were swamped and heard him tell the man in front of me that it would be an hour and a half. I was all set to have to reschedule my stores as it was getting late. He asked me when I would like to pick it up and I told him, I am not from this area so I am going to have to wait on it. He said, let me finish this car in here and I will get it right in. I was out in 20 mins and the cost was less than I normally pay! They have earned my business. I will take it back there on Saturday to get my alignment done.
I bought the inner tie rods for the truck online tonight (seems I only bought outers when I placed my last order) and saved quite a bit....I love the internet for savings! I went to Advanced Auto website to place the order and then found a coupon code...got $15 off my order of $40 or more....and can pick it up at the store on my way to bring the truck to Brandon to fix so no shipping cost :) If I was spending $50 or more, I could have saved even more....so will keep that in mind next week when I buy the idler arm and pitman arm and shocks....then Brutus will be ready to go pick up my calves :)
The Jeep is toast, but previous owner will buy it back for what we would get from the junk car place. Tom found a really good deal on another one though, so if he can get a small loan, he will buy that one. I am hoping he can- he is pretty excited about it. The sad part (if this is true) is the vehicle belonged to this couples 19 yr old son. Apparrently he had gone out with his fiance' and she was driving when they were struck by a drunk driver. He did not make it. That is why they are selling it so inexpensively, they don't want the constant reminder of his vehicle sitting there. They are in south carolina and will have it delivered, it is already at the shipping company. The transaction is going to be handled through ebay for buyer protection. I truly hope this is not a scam- that would be a horrible story to tell to scam someone.
No comments:
Post a Comment