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Post by vacationisland on May 3, 2014 11:37:58 GMT -6
Here's the fender damage.  |
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Post by vacationisland on May 3, 2014 11:46:00 GMT -6
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Post by Strode on May 3, 2014 12:11:18 GMT -6
OK, I missed the description in the shout box…..what happened and how?
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Post by vacationisland on May 3, 2014 12:36:51 GMT -6
Recap of what happened. Firestone tried to lift my truck by the rocker panels. The front sagged about 4". Busted a brake line between the prop valve and the master. I ran out screaming put it down put it down. The guy who did it said, "I'm sorry" and I said, you're sorry?! You a ***ing idiot". He tried to deny it but I quickly shot that down. The fenders bent, the brake line broke. Nothing else that I can see. They're putting in writing what they did and I got free tires and an alignment. That's all I can do at this point. We were on our way to baby animal day at my wife's friend's farm on Long Island.
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Post by Strode on May 3, 2014 12:54:34 GMT -6
When you say 'alignment', I'd have somebody put it on a frame jig to make sure it's still square/true. On their dime, of course.
But then, if they picked it up by the body, the frame is probably ok…..'
Jeez, where do they get these guys?
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Post by vacationisland on May 3, 2014 15:09:36 GMT -6
I don't know where they get them but wherever it is they should leave them there.
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Post by vacationisland on May 3, 2014 15:34:32 GMT -6
Discovered this when I was leaving. This is a anger/frustration move. Has nothing to do with the front of my truck almost falling off. Turned around and had the manager take a look. He agreed it looked fresh and typed me up another invoice including the damage.
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Post by vacationisland on May 3, 2014 15:35:04 GMT -6
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Post by Ristow on May 3, 2014 15:49:05 GMT -6
wow. they really worked that car over. let's see the rockers where the lift pads were.
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Post by Strode on May 3, 2014 16:31:03 GMT -6
Check for debris in the transmission pan.
They really torqued that thing.
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Post by vacationisland on May 3, 2014 16:48:44 GMT -6
Actually the rockers aren't that damaged.
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Post by Head coconut on May 4, 2014 9:38:39 GMT -6
I'd check the steering rag joint over really good, if the column got that stressed so did that rag joint.
I had one fail once, not too fun losing the ability to steer a 4500 chunk of steel.
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Post by vacationisland on May 4, 2014 15:44:26 GMT -6
I checked. Seems intact still. I replaced it about a year ago. Maybe that's why it held up.
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Post by vacationisland on May 5, 2014 18:30:57 GMT -6
It's pretty squeaky now going over bumps. Most likely screwed up body mounts, right?
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Post by Ristow on May 5, 2014 18:47:39 GMT -6
yeah.
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Post by Strode on May 5, 2014 19:24:24 GMT -6
It looks like they used it to haul firewood and crankshafts too. Or does it always look like that?  |
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Post by vacationisland on May 5, 2014 21:18:13 GMT -6
Oh thank you! Instead of doing restorations like you prissy guys I faux finish trucks to give them that vintage used look. Firestone actually saved me months of distressing work.
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Post by Strode on May 5, 2014 21:22:33 GMT -6
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Post by Ristow on May 6, 2014 6:12:38 GMT -6
It looks like they used it to haul firewood and crankshafts too. Or does it always look like that? LOL!! you should see mine.... (zzz) |
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Post by Addicted on May 6, 2014 6:48:50 GMT -6
At least you guys are smart enough to leave yours alone so they run and drive. :-S
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Post by vacationisland on May 9, 2014 14:31:23 GMT -6
Firestone manager said he needs to talk to the district manager about cutting me a check. The body shop estimate was 1800. The column repair estimate was 675. Honestly I'd be happy if they gave me $1000.
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Post by vacationisland on May 10, 2014 8:05:09 GMT -6
The guy called me this morning and they're turning this over to their claims department. Supposed to call me by the middle of the week.
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Post by Head coconut on May 12, 2014 9:53:59 GMT -6
Stick to your guns, they f'd up and will pay. They may try to haggle, and offer less or free work @ their shop.
Just tell them you need the $1800 to fix the damage they did, and no way/no how are they ever touching your vehicle again.
If they give you any crap, just mention small claims court. $1800 will be far far less than them paying a lawyer for advice/sending someone to court.
Might take a 'bit, but they'll cut you a check.
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Post by vacationisland on May 14, 2014 12:44:24 GMT -6
Still no word from these buttholes. Going to call them today.
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Post by Head coconut on May 14, 2014 21:54:45 GMT -6
They gave my wife the runaround for several weeks.
After a visit to the store and a not so friendly chat w/ manager, she got a check.
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Post by vacationisland on May 15, 2014 9:11:34 GMT -6
I just talked to the claims butthead from firestone and we agreed on 1500 bucks. I'm cool with that.
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Post by Strode on May 15, 2014 9:32:03 GMT -6
That's good.
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Post by KaiserMan on Jun 11, 2014 17:18:56 GMT -6
That's awful. I can't imagine what kind of idiot would lift a full frame vehicle by the rockers. Dude should not be running a lift, or working on vehicles.
Glad they where descent in taking care of you though. You ended up with $1500 and free tires?
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Post by vacationisland on Jun 14, 2014 21:48:43 GMT -6
Yep. 1500 and free tires. Pretty good I think. There was actually very little damage.
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