Black Betty 2018 Z71 Silverado....build

[Tonyrodz]

after we got back from dinner found out UPS had came and dropped off the running boards.....
well sort of I received 2 running boards not in a box, loose one has a big long scratch on it, there wrapped in plastic and a very thin foam padding, I am assuming UPS ****** up the original box and just decided to deliver these, no mounting brackets and no bolts probably takes about 40 bolts
kinda pretty pissed off because if I don't catch the manufacture in office tomorrow I probably wont have replacements on the way till next week at best and then another week of waiting.
******* UPS wasn't supposed to deliver them until tomorrow I had already called and scheduled the delivery so I would be here because I knew I was going to be gone today.

Your UPS guy SUX!! You always seem to have issues with those dummies.

 

[Doubeleive]

Your UPS guy SUX!! You always seem to have issues with those dummies.

ya they were supposed to be here Monday so I called Monday morning to confirm and the local yard said they had a delay in Sacramento so they would be here tomorrow so I asked her if she could schedule them for Wednesday 1-6 because today wasn't going to work, but.....nope

 

[Bear77]

I’ve had UPS screw up a delivery or two as well. Not the best thing to happen to you especially when they get it wrong...hope you can get in touch with the manufacturer for the hardware.


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[Doubeleive]

I’ve had UPS screw up a delivery or two as well. Not the best thing to happen to you especially when they get it wrong...hope you can get in touch with the manufacturer for the hardware.


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I hope they will just send a complete replacement, I didn't pay for a new scratched product I realize it's going on a truck and shit is going to happen but that's on me, I haven't fully unwrapped them I am assuming there is going to be edge scratches all over from them being slid around on the floor of the shipping truck as well.

 

[Rocket Man]

I have great luck with UPS here, but don’t get me started on FedEx.

 

[Doubeleive]

I bought these running boards thru auto-accessories (a sponsor on here) not a peep from them thus far
I looked up the manufacture last night on the internet from the info that was on the shipping invoice and found some interesting info. I had originally shopped these online and then went by 4wheel parts to see if I could order thru them because they had a special for free install but they told me the brand I wanted had went out of business so I went ahead and just bought them online. turns out the brand was picked up by another company when I looked them up last night. So anyway I called them and they were pretty on the ball I just sent them over some pictures and I should hopefully have a replacement set shipped out today.

 

[Doubeleive]

that was fast Raptorseries just emailed me and said replacements are on the way today and I can keep the damaged running boards. which is cool because the grip steps look ok and I can save those for when the finish wears off and keep the steps looking fresh down the road. Hopefully the next set arrives in good condition there using UPS again.

 

[Rocket Man]

that was fast Raptorseries just emailed me and said replacements are on the way today and I can keep the damaged running boards. which is cool because the grip steps look ok and I can save those for when the finish wears off and keep the steps looking fresh down the road. Hopefully the next set arrives in good condition there using UPS again.

They must have filed an insurance claim on UPS so they’re getting paid for both sets anyway. Good for you.

 

[Doubeleive]

They must have filed an insurance claim on UPS so they’re getting paid for both sets anyway. Good for you.

yes I sent them about 10 pictures for the claim, I also called the local ups to see if they happened to have the brackets and bolts sitting somewhere in a truck I could use those as spares also he said he would get back to me by the end of the day I figure it's a shot in the dark

 

[89Suburban]

Good job Wes finally one for the "W" column!

 

[Doubeleive]

dealer called me and they seem have found the electrical problem: bad Alternator

I have several aftermarket mods/accessories installed so GM wouldn't cough up for the 2hrs diagnostic time but they did cover the alternator.

the tech wrote:

voltage spiking bcm opening ignition relay, remainder of entertainment and information modules erratic communication, found 100-800mil second 18+voltage spike with cold engine operation, isolated.

I just picked it up and on the drive home it worked fine, I am going to take a nice long road trip on Sunday and I will report back if the problem returns.

 

[Doubeleive]

and the 2nd set of running boards arrived, box had a big chunk missing but looks like everything survived this time so I will try to get them on tomorrow.

 

[Doubeleive]

Driver's side is loose fit on, takes about 25 bolts per side, and 50 washers lol takes a little time about hour per side I guess, a couple of the fittings take a sleeve bolt and they obviously measured before applying the powder coat so you have to work those in and that takes a few minutes each, but so far so good

 

[Tonyrodz]

Driver's side is loose fit on, takes about 25 bolts per side, and 50 washers lol takes a little time about hour per side I guess, a couple of the fittings take a sleeve bolt and they obviously measured before applying the powder coat so you have to work those in and that takes a few minutes each, but so far so goodView attachment 264147

Looking good. I like that the step ups are square and not round tube.

 

[Doubeleive]

Another unexpected thing, the rear step hanger requires you to use a factory bolt and the adapter is not wide enough for the factory attached washer so had to grind the washer flat on each side so it would fit

 

[iamdub]

Another unexpected thing, the rear step hanger requires you to use a factory bolt and the adapter is not wide enough for the factory attached washer so had to grind the washer flat on each side so it would fitView attachment 264151

Boom. It's now kustom.

 

[89Suburban]

Boom. It's now kustom.

Redneck.

 

[Doubeleive]

Finished product, took me about 3 hours, had to spend some time tightening 50 bolts, messed up one lock washer but there are extras I will replace it later that was a workout

 

[Tonyrodz]

Finished product, took me about 3 hours, had to spend some time tightening 50 bolts, messed up one lock washer but there are extras I will replace it later that was a workoutView attachment 264156

Really, really nice.

 

[Jason in DLH]

Sheesh...hard to believe there’s 50 bolts! Looks good!
Nice lookin’ wheels. Are those the Mavericks? What’s the offset?