tube steps

mudseeker · 06-16-2008, 07:32 PM

i bought these back in Jan. from JcWhitney and they are starting to rust already. it's not surface rust from the salt during winter. the rust is bubbling through the paint, which means the idiots at the factory painted over the rust. there's not even a primer under the paint. why do all my good deals turn out to be bad in the end?

436'd skylark · 06-16-2008, 09:53 PM

yeah there is a reason why JC Whitney is ussually the cheapest. Your original "good deal" is only going to cost you more in the long run. its the old saying, ya get what ya pay for. Not trying to be a jerk, but its the honest truth.

Moostang · 06-17-2008, 05:35 AM

Have you tried calling them to see if they would make it right? I know they gave you a bad product in the first place, but maybe they are willing to replace it.

mantis · 06-17-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moostang

Have you tried calling them to see if they would make it right? I know they gave you a bad product in the first place, but maybe they are willing to replace it.

DITO! What kind of steps are they.I bought some that didn't cost to much on ebay but something like that I wanted to get aluminum or stainless last much longer

mudseeker · 06-18-2008, 09:23 AM

i sent them an e-mail on the 16th and still waiting for a reply. i have a feeling i'll be out the money and will have to take them to my local powder coater.

BULLY™ STEP RAILS - JCWhitney Auto Parts

bradrhale · 06-18-2008, 10:51 AM

thats the main reason i bought the stainless for my truck. 215 tax included for the ext cab.

mrjohnwayne · 06-18-2008, 12:51 PM

That sucks Mud. Hope they try to make it right.

mudseeker · 06-18-2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradrhale

thats the main reason i bought the stainless for my truck. 215 tax included for the ext cab.

got salt up here in the winter, stainless wouldn't last through the winter.

03chevy · 06-18-2008, 01:23 PM

mud you are going to have to call them and talk to cust. serv. and complain and tell them if they don't correct it you will tell everyone you know never to buy from them

mudseeker · 06-18-2008, 01:46 PM

you mean like i did with Herculiner, didn't work that time, doubt it will this time.

finally got some of my tax return money, so i'll probably us some of it to have these powder coated.

06-16-2008, 07:32 PM	#1
mudseeker mod-o-tator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 4,052	tube steps i bought these back in Jan. from JcWhitney and they are starting to rust already. it's not surface rust from the salt during winter. the rust is bubbling through the paint, which means the idiots at the factory painted over the rust. there's not even a primer under the paint. why do all my good deals turn out to be bad in the end? __________________ member map add yourself

06-16-2008, 09:53 PM	#2
436'd skylark Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buffalo Ny Posts: 620	yeah there is a reason why JC Whitney is ussually the cheapest. Your original "good deal" is only going to cost you more in the long run. its the old saying, ya get what ya pay for. Not trying to be a jerk, but its the honest truth. __________________ Joe 89 K2500 Chevy, Wee-Oh-five 285K miles, completly rebuilt needs a motor, bad 1962 IHC Scout All Wheel Drive (Scout speak for locking axles) 152 ci, dana everything else

06-17-2008, 05:35 AM	#3
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cali-4 Nye-Aye? Posts: 1,181	Have you tried calling them to see if they would make it right? I know they gave you a bad product in the first place, but maybe they are willing to replace it. __________________ MEOW!! http://moostangproductions.com

06-18-2008, 09:23 AM	#5
mudseeker mod-o-tator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 4,052	i sent them an e-mail on the 16th and still waiting for a reply. i have a feeling i'll be out the money and will have to take them to my local powder coater. BULLY™ STEP RAILS - JCWhitney Auto Parts __________________ member map add yourself

06-18-2008, 12:51 PM	#7
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,112	That sucks Mud. Hope they try to make it right. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

06-18-2008, 10:51 AM	#6
bradrhale Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,963	thats the main reason i bought the stainless for my truck. 215 tax included for the ext cab.

06-18-2008, 01:23 PM	#9
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 991	mud you are going to have to call them and talk to cust. serv. and complain and tell them if they don't correct it you will tell everyone you know never to buy from them __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

06-18-2008, 01:46 PM	#10
mudseeker mod-o-tator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 4,052	you mean like i did with Herculiner, didn't work that time, doubt it will this time. finally got some of my tax return money, so i'll probably us some of it to have these powder coated. __________________ member map add yourself

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