Warthog Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Just wondering if they are still trading? Phoned today and got the answer machine for some gardening company? The www is still up though? Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 That's normal practice for them Mark, if you want any kind of a responce email is the best option, even then don't hold your breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 That's normal practice for them Mark, if you want any kind of a responce email is the best option, even then don't hold your breath. Bugger! They seem to be the only supp for the JD2 Bender Die sets in the UK Will just keep on ringing and leave'm an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I sent them an email enquiry about 6 weeks ago and never got a reply! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I've had overnight replies to simple questions but as soon as i asked for some technical data he went all quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_chris Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 not wanted to make them sound bad but.. dont touch them with a barge pole... Took them two months to pay me back for the c**p they sold me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 not wanted to make them sound bad but..dont touch them with a barge pole... Took them two months to pay me back for the c**p they sold me... Not much can go wrong with buying the JD2 Die sets from them (hope they still stock them) The choice is Straight Forward or Vans Sants across the pond in Iwowa I have been tempted with their double beadys though? We shall see what happens? Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I purchased a JD2 bender from SF supplies - the pipe bender is fantastic, however the customer service was very poor. I'm afraid I'll not use them again............................ Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_chris Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Not much can go wrong with buying the JD2 Die sets from them (hope they still stock them) The choice is Straight Forward or Vans Sants across the pond in Iwowa I have been tempted with their double beadys though? We shall see what happens? Cheers Mark the double beadlocks would have be alright if they were round !! lol oval wheels arnt alot of help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 the double beadlocks would have be alright if they were round !! lol oval wheels arnt alot of help You actually were supplied a set of the double beadlocking "hummer type" wheels? I know of a few people who have tried to order them with no success Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_chris Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 You actually were supplied a set of the double beadlocking "hummer type" wheels?I know of a few people who have tried to order them with no success aye, set of them as weld together 'kit' and a set of weld on beadlocks, all were oval, so much for 'quality CNC cut items' looks like a bloke with a template and a gas axe, each 'hoop' was larger than the other, hence the oval was exaggerated each time lol ! Shome because the product idea is good, the customer service and finish is not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 It would seem the Straight Forward are getting a bit of a bad rep on this thread. But i didnt intend this to be the case. Appart from tryin to get hold of them, what i have purchased was fine. I have received an email today and i can sort out my die supply pretty soon. Thats me happy...... Am i to assume the beadys are not too good then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 90 Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Ive fitted a couple of sets of their weld on beadlocks and they have been fine, Perfectly round so maybe Chris had a bad set. Also used their Hydro assist Ram for my steering and that is spot on, Works great! Cant fault what they have done for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Regardless of how round the beadlock rings are they are around 2 1/2 times more expensive than mine were, which puts me off slightly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_chris Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Ive fitted a couple of sets of their weld on beadlocks and they have been fine, Perfectly round so maybe Chris had a bad set. Also used their Hydro assist Ram for my steering and that is spot on, Works great! Cant fault what they have done for me. sorry, wasnt ment to come over too badly, i probably had the fiday night set i was just a bit miffed cos we wanted a set of tyres from them as well.. ho hum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Just order from Van Sant - its really easy, they are pretty efficient and helpful - highly recommended. Cheers, Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Van Sant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Van Sant? Erm . . . Google? http://www.vansantent.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 found them when i looked the first time, but thought Al was saying that they supply beadlocks. it's only just dawned on me that he was referring to pipe benders and the like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6cyltdi Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Sorry guys, again unimpressed with straight forward supplies "customer service" I called to talk about the hydro assist steering... And surprise i got through, only at odd out of hours times have i been able to get thru tho... In the first instance Tim was very unhelpfull not giving me any of the information about the product ie, dimentions fitting ect.... It arrived quickly however there were no fittings or brackets and the ram looked used and had bits of metal in it......!!!! Eventually 3 weeks later the rest of the parts arrived after numerous e-mails and phone calls.... I still have not recieved any pictures of the kit fitted or any guidance on drilling and tapping the steering box....... NOT IMPRESSED......!!!! Buggy so far..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_chris Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Sorry guys, again unimpressed with straight forward supplies "customer service" I called to talk about the hydro assist steering... And surprise i got through, only at odd out of hours times have i been able to get thru tho... In the first instance Tim was very unhelpfull not giving me any of the information about the product ie, dimentions fitting ect.... It arrived quickly however there were no fittings or brackets and the ram looked used and had bits of metal in it......!!!! Eventually 3 weeks later the rest of the parts arrived after numerous e-mails and phone calls.... I still have not recieved any pictures of the kit fitted or any guidance on drilling and tapping the steering box....... NOT IMPRESSED......!!!!Buggy so far..... hmm thats a shame, i was thinking of giving them another try for that hydro steering. I did see a statement on the website saying they were going to be contactable only by email tho? Is there any other suppliers for hydro then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 hmm thats a shame, i was thinking of giving them another try for that hydro steering. I did see a statement on the website saying they were going to be contactable only by email tho?Is there any other suppliers for hydro then?? David @ Llama 4x4 has a much better system available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6cyltdi Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 David @ Llama 4x4 has a much better system available. Have you got a website for that or contact number....??? And does anyone have any good pictures of kits fitted especially the PAS box.....??? I am fitting it to a LHD series 2 tho...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Abel Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I had one of there ground anchor's, i used it with the little yamaha rhino with no problems but the first time i used it on the range rover it snapped! U cant go to far wrong with a set of beadlock rings though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomG Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Have you got a website for that or contact number....???And does anyone have any good pictures of kits fitted especially the PAS box.....??? I am fitting it to a LHD series 2 tho...... Link: Llama 4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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