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RustyPW
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by RustyPW » Sun May 26, 2019 1:27 am
I found a new smart bar for my PW in Texas. Bought and it was being shipped by UPS. It was to be delivered next Tuesday. Got a notice that it's missing.
Here's the notice.
Merchandise is missing. UPS will notify the sender with additional details. / All merchandise missing, empty carton was discarded. UPS will notify the sender with details of the damage.
Boy...am I pissed.
It's one of 5 new unsold smart bars in the country.
PWOC #53
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread.
http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826 
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
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pdavey
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by pdavey » Sun May 26, 2019 10:18 am
My guess is they didn't package it correctly and it may have fallen out of the box. Was the shipping weight correct?
Probably on the floor of a UPS warehouse somewhere. May want to send them a picture.
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2005 Dodge Power Wagon QC Black - "Laramie"
Performance Mods:
- Comp 260 Camshaft, Upgraded Valve Springs, Forged Push Rods, JBA Shorties, Airaid Cold Air Intake, Gibson Dual Cat Exhast (Side Swept), National Speed Custom Tune
Other Mods:
- Kenwood KVT-719 w/ Garmin Navigation and Kenwood Rear Camera, JL Stealth Sub
Suspension/Protection Mods:
- Carli Upper "Bomb Proof" Ball Joints, NAPA Lower Ball Joints, Thuren Adj Track Bar, Thuren Adjusted Fox Damper, T-Style Steering Upgrade, New Power Steering Pump, 2012 Power Steering Motor Upgrade, Thuren King 2.5 Custom Rear Shocks -Stage 1, Thuren Off-set Control Arms, Thuren King 2.5 Custom Front Shocks -Stage 2, 35x12.50x17 Nitto Trail Grappler (previous tires Cooper STT), Carli Front Dif Gard,
Style/Other Mods:
- KC LightBar Behind Tow Hooks Mount, 2 KC Slim Driving Lights, 2 KC Offroading Lights, Weatherguard Black Steel Truck Box, Winch TPS bypass, Warn Wireless Winch Module
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coder
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by coder » Sun May 26, 2019 7:10 pm
I've had that happen before with UPS apperantly stuff gets lost or stolen all the time.
Vehicle: 2007 Power Wagon Quad Cab - Factory Options (Inferno Red, Premium Cloth Bench Seat, Light Group, Automatic Transmission, Leather Steering Wheel)
Suspension: Carli 3" Hemi Coils, Carli Control Arms, Carli King 2.5 Pin-Tops, Carli Stainless Steering Stabilizer, Carli Trackbar | Synergy 1" Rear Shackle
Performance: Magnaflow Muffler | Magnaflow Y-Pipe
Wheels/Tires: Yokohama X-A/T 35x12.5x17
Steering/Drivetrain/Axles: Carli Front Diff Guard | Dynatrac Ball Joints | Mopar HD Steering Gear
Miscellaneous: Line-X Bedliner | Locker Bypass Switch | Mopar Rock Rails | Odyssey Extreme 65-PC1750T | Performance Friction Brake Pads | Weathertech Digital Fit Mats | Winch Thermal Protection Bypass
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Mule
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by Mule » Sun May 26, 2019 7:20 pm
"UPS". Sounds about right.
They lost a snowmobile ramp I ordered years ago. 50-something lbs, 8 feet tall. "Lost".
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RustyPW
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by RustyPW » Sun May 26, 2019 9:43 pm
I work in the receiving department for Home Depot part time. You should see the damage items that we get through UPS. FedX is just as bad. Couple months back. I received an empty pallet that was to had a custom made door on it. All the shipping papers was stapled to the pallet and not to the door.
Have an idea that my smart bar will show up on craig's list or flea bay in a week or two.
PWOC #53
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread.
http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
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SeppW
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by SeppW » Tue May 28, 2019 3:42 pm
RustyPW wrote: ↑Sun May 26, 2019 1:27 am
It's one of 5 new unsold smart bars in the country.
This caught my attention. Would you elaborate?
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Low_Sky
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by Low_Sky » Tue May 28, 2019 5:41 pm
SeppW wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 3:42 pm
RustyPW wrote: ↑Sun May 26, 2019 1:27 am
It's one of 5 new unsold smart bars in the country.
This caught my attention. Would you elaborate?
Low volume parts for 11 year old trucks get obsoleted and existing stock gets used up.
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RustyPW
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by RustyPW » Tue May 28, 2019 9:23 pm
Low_Sky wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 5:41 pm
SeppW wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 3:42 pm
RustyPW wrote: ↑Sun May 26, 2019 1:27 am
It's one of 5 new unsold smart bars in the country.
This caught my attention. Would you elaborate?
Low volume parts for 11 year old trucks get obsoleted and existing stock gets used up.
No chit Sherlock.
I bought 3 of the last 15 skid bars last year. So there is 12 maybe left.
PWOC #53
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread.
http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
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SeppW
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by SeppW » Wed May 29, 2019 5:26 pm
Low_Sky wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 5:41 pm
SeppW wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 3:42 pm
RustyPW wrote: ↑Sun May 26, 2019 1:27 am
It's one of 5 new unsold smart bars in the country.
This caught my attention. Would you elaborate?
Low volume parts for 11 year old trucks get obsoleted and existing stock gets used up.
Ah, gotcha. I guess I didn't put it together. I was generally under the impression enough parts were in the supply chain to sustain a production run for 20 or so years.
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RustyPW
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by RustyPW » Wed May 29, 2019 6:25 pm
SeppW wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 5:26 pm
Low_Sky wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 5:41 pm
SeppW wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 3:42 pm
RustyPW wrote: ↑Sun May 26, 2019 1:27 am
It's one of 5 new unsold smart bars in the country.
This caught my attention. Would you elaborate?
Low volume parts for 11 year old trucks get obsoleted and existing stock gets used up.
Ah, gotcha. I guess I didn't put it together. I was generally under the impression enough parts were in the supply chain to sustain a production run for 20 or so years.
In most cases. After 10 years, the warehouses usually sell the old stock to someone. Then they sell it. That's how I bought my skid bars.
PWOC #53
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread.
http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
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TommyG
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by TommyG » Wed May 29, 2019 6:46 pm
Did your Smart Bar ever turn up?
2012 Power Wagon
White Knuckle Sliders, myoung locker bypass, Thuren Track Bar, Thuren Control Arms, Toyo Open Country RT 37x12.50, Method Race Wheels
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RustyPW
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by RustyPW » Wed May 29, 2019 9:15 pm
TommyG wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 6:46 pm
Did your Smart Bar ever turn up?
No. But my UPS tracking as changed. It now shows it in transit again. But with no delivery date.
PWOC #53
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread.
http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
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TommyG
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by TommyG » Thu May 30, 2019 10:20 am
RustyPW wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 9:15 pm
TommyG wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 6:46 pm
Did your Smart Bar ever turn up?
No. But my UPS tracking as changed. It now shows it in transit again. But with no delivery date.
Hope it shows up for you. Shipping companies are only slightly less infuriating than airlines.
2012 Power Wagon
White Knuckle Sliders, myoung locker bypass, Thuren Track Bar, Thuren Control Arms, Toyo Open Country RT 37x12.50, Method Race Wheels
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RustyPW
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by RustyPW » Thu May 30, 2019 5:47 pm
TommyG wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 10:20 am
RustyPW wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 9:15 pm
TommyG wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2019 6:46 pm
Did your Smart Bar ever turn up?
No. But my UPS tracking as changed. It now shows it in transit again. But with no delivery date.
Hope it shows up for you. Shipping companies are only slightly less infuriating than airlines.
I called the place today. UPS called them yesterday to tell them what happened, What they told me. Things have to go through channels. It will be about a week before they ship me another one.
PWOC #53
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread.
http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
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RustyPW
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by RustyPW » Wed Jun 05, 2019 4:38 pm
They found my smart bar. It should be here tomorrow.
PWOC #53
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread.
http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
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pdavey
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by pdavey » Wed Jun 05, 2019 5:06 pm
RustyPW wrote:They found my smart bar. It should be here tomorrow.
Woo hoo.
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2005 Dodge Power Wagon QC Black - "Laramie"
Performance Mods:
- Comp 260 Camshaft, Upgraded Valve Springs, Forged Push Rods, JBA Shorties, Airaid Cold Air Intake, Gibson Dual Cat Exhast (Side Swept), National Speed Custom Tune
Other Mods:
- Kenwood KVT-719 w/ Garmin Navigation and Kenwood Rear Camera, JL Stealth Sub
Suspension/Protection Mods:
- Carli Upper "Bomb Proof" Ball Joints, NAPA Lower Ball Joints, Thuren Adj Track Bar, Thuren Adjusted Fox Damper, T-Style Steering Upgrade, New Power Steering Pump, 2012 Power Steering Motor Upgrade, Thuren King 2.5 Custom Rear Shocks -Stage 1, Thuren Off-set Control Arms, Thuren King 2.5 Custom Front Shocks -Stage 2, 35x12.50x17 Nitto Trail Grappler (previous tires Cooper STT), Carli Front Dif Gard,
Style/Other Mods:
- KC LightBar Behind Tow Hooks Mount, 2 KC Slim Driving Lights, 2 KC Offroading Lights, Weatherguard Black Steel Truck Box, Winch TPS bypass, Warn Wireless Winch Module
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coder
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by coder » Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:48 pm
Great news, remember the dealer has to program the new smartbar into the trucks computer before it will work.
Vehicle: 2007 Power Wagon Quad Cab - Factory Options (Inferno Red, Premium Cloth Bench Seat, Light Group, Automatic Transmission, Leather Steering Wheel)
Suspension: Carli 3" Hemi Coils, Carli Control Arms, Carli King 2.5 Pin-Tops, Carli Stainless Steering Stabilizer, Carli Trackbar | Synergy 1" Rear Shackle
Performance: Magnaflow Muffler | Magnaflow Y-Pipe
Wheels/Tires: Yokohama X-A/T 35x12.5x17
Steering/Drivetrain/Axles: Carli Front Diff Guard | Dynatrac Ball Joints | Mopar HD Steering Gear
Miscellaneous: Line-X Bedliner | Locker Bypass Switch | Mopar Rock Rails | Odyssey Extreme 65-PC1750T | Performance Friction Brake Pads | Weathertech Digital Fit Mats | Winch Thermal Protection Bypass
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by TommyG » Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:36 am
RustyPW wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2019 4:38 pm
They found my smart bar. It should be here tomorrow.
2012 Power Wagon
White Knuckle Sliders, myoung locker bypass, Thuren Track Bar, Thuren Control Arms, Toyo Open Country RT 37x12.50, Method Race Wheels
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Mule007
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by Mule007 » Thu Jun 06, 2019 11:44 am
2005 Mineral Grey; QC- #0666: "Laramie", power heated Leather seats, tow mirrors, dual zones, Alpine 9 speaker surround sound, steering wheel cruise control, music & volume controls; remote start, 6 CD player, AC; dark charcoal silver interior.
Additions: Frame mounted .188 DOM 3" steel rock rails, low profile steps;1.5” Skyjacker leveling kit; Bully Dog GT Platinum A-pillar mount programmable performance chip, monitor,& tuner; Linex Platinum OTR HD bed & rock panel coating; Red Ryder matching cab high fiberglass canopy; 2” Linex brush guard w/4-4” Halogen off road lights; Hopkins Trailer Mate brake controller; Bearcat Pro 68XL CB; Mopar black fender flares; PW winch accessory kit/remote control.
Tools: hand tools, 60” Extreme High Lift; rigging; straps; shackles; F&R chains; (2ea) rear wheel well NATO 20 L narrow gas cans & 5# extinguishers
Updates: Jasper Remfgr’d 5.7 Hemi Engine; Open Range AT 35x12.5 x17 MP3 10 ply E tires; Moog HD U/L front axle ball joints & wheel bearings; new link, sway, y bar & bushing assemblies; fuel pump; A/C exhaust fan & compressor;1 ton HEMI transmission cooler; OEM radiator; front pinion seal & bearing; Denso 180-amp alternator; Megatron 850 CCA HD battery; water pump, serpentine belt, Bilstein 2 5100 shocks/HD steering damper; F&R locker motors,sensors/u joints; 3" Magna flow cat back rear exit dual exhausts; Performance Brake/slotted rotor/caliper/pads
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RustyPW
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by RustyPW » Thu Jun 06, 2019 6:03 pm
I got it.
Wifey said that the UPS guy just about lost his balls carrying the box.
It's a heavy SOB.
Drag link was to be here today. But got delayed because of the flooding in the mid west.
Hopefully tomorrow for it.
PWOC #53
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread.
http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
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RustyPW
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by RustyPW » Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:55 pm
From looking at past post pictures from others who had taken their smartbar apart. I did the samething. I separated the housing at where the slider is. I was checking to see how much grease is in it. It's got enough grease in it I think. It's not packed, but everything is coated with some left over.
PWOC #53
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread.
http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
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RustyPW
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by RustyPW » Sat Jun 08, 2019 12:41 am
coder wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:48 pm
Great news, remember the dealer has to program the new smartbar into the trucks computer before it will work.
No they don't. I installed the smartbar and plugged it in. Everything works great. In fact, my lockers lock quicker now.
The dealer never seen it.
PWOC #53
2008 POWER WAGON RC
My build thread.
http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... =13&t=2826
Moab '09, '10, '12, '14.
Rausch Creek - Summer '10, Spring-Fall '11, Spring '12, Summer '13, Summer '14, Summer '15, Summer '16, Summer '17, Summer '18, Summer '20, Summer '22,
AOAA Summer '19.
Russ
NRA - Benefactor, Golden Eagle.
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by w2dodge » Sun Jun 09, 2019 8:18 am
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by flattire » Sun Jun 09, 2019 9:47 am
What kind of trouble were you having that needed a new smart bar to fix?
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by Retired BLM Rig » Sun Jun 09, 2019 12:53 pm
flattire wrote: ↑Sun Jun 09, 2019 9:47 am
What kind of trouble were you having that needed a new smart bar to fix?
Here's the original thread:
viewtopic.php?f=39&t=59862008 Quad Cab - Stock
RTI = 655, curb weight = 6081 lbs.
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Re: Missing smart bar
