Thread: New D697s fitted

Originally Posted by Tombie

Darwin and Perth "tax" is pretty steep

Sure is,

One of my brothers lives in Darwin,wanted some AT KO2s for his Plado.
The 17" size is very difficult to get as it fits many Jap vehicles.
Freight from Brisbane was $140 for four,plus fitting for each in Darwin.

Tyre price cost here was $95 less per tyre.

I priced both Outback Accessories and Front Runner rear wheel carriers here in Darwin. The Front Runner would be the same price as the website if it was part of a 'stock order' but more if I had them get it in separately.

A warning to others.
I just had new D697'S fitted to my D3
The only instruction i gave the fitters was to only lift on the chassis rails.
I get back 90 minutes later. The cars still up on the hoist, 3 guys underneath, old tyres still on.
The jacks on the hoist couldn't lift the car high enough so they jacked on the suspension and the jack slipped off.
Also damaged wheel nuts by using 12 point socket. etc etc.
Will check for underbody damage today.
I should have stayed and watched.
I had not much trust in workshops before and even less now.

Les

That's horrific... ffs these monkeys need a beating..

Originally Posted by gandalf

A warning to others.
I just had new D697'S fitted to my D3
The only instruction i gave the fitters was to only lift on the chassis rails.
I get back 90 minutes later. The cars still up on the hoist, 3 guys underneath, old tyres still on.
The jacks on the hoist couldn't lift the car high enough so they jacked on the suspension and the jack slipped off.
Also damaged wheel nuts by using 12 point socket. etc etc.
Will check for underbody damage today.
I should have stayed and watched.
I had not much trust in workshops before and even less now.

Les

This is exactly the sort of story that lead me to ask if anyone could recommend a reliable/decent fitter in Perth. Any suggestions?

Thanks Peter

Originally Posted by gandalf

A warning to others. I just had new D697'S fitted to my D3 The only instruction i gave the fitters was to only lift on the chassis rails. I get back 90 minutes later. The cars still up on the hoist, 3 guys underneath, old tyres still on. The jacks on the hoist couldn't lift the car high enough so they jacked on the suspension and the jack slipped off. Also damaged wheel nuts by using 12 point socket. etc etc. Will check for underbody damage today. I should have stayed and watched. I had not much trust in workshops before and even less now. Les

:O

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Originally Posted by gandalf

A warning to others.
I just had new D697'S fitted to my D3
The only instruction i gave the fitters was to only lift on the chassis rails.
I get back 90 minutes later. The cars still up on the hoist, 3 guys underneath, old tyres still on.
The jacks on the hoist couldn't lift the car high enough so they jacked on the suspension and the jack slipped off.
Also damaged wheel nuts by using 12 point socket. etc etc.
Will check for underbody damage today.
I should have stayed and watched.
I had not much trust in workshops before and even less now.

Les

So much for so called 'professionals'.

Sorry to hear that - wish I could help in some way.

What puzzles me is why they didn't use spacers OR a 2 post hoist...

The book states to have vehicle in fully raised mode also, I always advise the requirements as many a workshop is unaware.

I also point out the compressor and the correct lifting points.

Although now I just use their workshop and do all the work myself