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Old 08-26-2013, 08:17 AM
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Anyone running this set up? How was the lead time? How was customer service? Anyone ever bend a link? How was the crossmember? Etc etc.

Any pictures of the set up? There's so few pictures on the website.

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I keep hearing more and more about poor customer service lately. I don't have experience with any of his products though
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Originally Posted by 1996sportXJ
I keep hearing more and more about poor customer service lately. I don't have experience with any of his products though
That's what I'd like to find out.
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There was this kid on Instagram running FST's 3 link that I was talking to and asking him about. Don't remember his username or everything I asked him but he loved the kit
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Originally Posted by 1996sportXJ
I keep hearing more and more about poor customer service lately. I don't have experience with any of his products though
^This^. I do have experience with his products. If you can wait for several months (when told 3 weeks) and don't mind "fixing" new parts, can install on the fly with no instructions, and don't care if you get all of your order.... Then yes, give him your money.
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^This^. I do have experience with his products. If you can wait for several months (when told 3 weeks) and don't mind "fixing" new parts, can install on the fly with no instructions, and don't care if you get all of your order.... Then yes, give him your money.
That's what I have heard from other guy too. He finally got his products after 3-1/2 months.
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I waited two months for my simplified shift linkage from them and when I finally got it the lever part was welded backwards and was totally useless. Then took over a month for a replacement and when I finally got that one It was to long so I modified it myself. Ill never order from them again.
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Kris seems like a good dude..
I just spoke with him a few days ago about a steering setup.

Maybe things got in the way...and life happened.
I realize a breakdown in communication isnt a way to do business..but I still think he is a decent person.
I will keep an eye out on the thread though
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Originally Posted by Xj88
Kris seems like a good dude..
I just spoke with him a few days ago about a steering setup.

Maybe things got in the way...and life happened.
I realize a breakdown in communication isnt a way to do business..but I still think he is a decent person.
I will keep an eye out on the thread though
I communicate with him on PMs here, he was always helpful and nice, but the delayed lead time scares me.

I think he's decent and makes quality stuff too.
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Hell I have his number... There are more wise things to do with your money IMO.
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Hell I have his number... There are more wise things to do with your money IMO.
I wouldn't need his number, I'm dead deaf lol.
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I wouldn't need his number, I'm dead deaf lol.
Just saying lol. I work for a company that thrives for quality control. We have everything triple checked before it gets ready to ship or be delivered. The lack of regard for people's money, time, and presentation of his business are things that IMO, should all change. I don't really understand how things happen like this with as what's as far as my knowledge, his full time job.
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

Just saying lol. I work for a company that thrives for quality control. We have everything triple checked before it gets ready to ship or be delivered. The lack of regard for people's money, time, and presentation of his business are things that IMO, should all change. I don't really understand how things happen like this with as what's as far as my knowledge, his full time job.
Agreed completely.
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I run his steering , trackbar and 3- link on mine. After I got all the bugs worked out of it I like the set up. I cant compair it to others though. It is NOT a bolt in system more of a weld on if you ask me. The delay and lack of comunication on his part is VERY poor. It took over 3 months to get my stuff and he told me he was a month behind at the time. If you dont mind giving him your money and waiting and then having to rework part of the stuff then I think its a good set up.


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