Grider Pirate

Okay, the VP44 in my '01 has died. I 've replaced them before, and the job is easy. My ONLY question: What vendor (I know there are several) DOES NOT SHIP VIA UPS. That is my sole criteria for who will get my order.
Thanks.
Jim

Lary Ellis (Top)

I have them and can ship FedEx if that is better?

cdennyb

I hate UPS, I always ask the seller to ship it via fed ex or USPS priority mail... if they do, great, if they don't I move on to one that will.

dkenny

huh?
UPS provide real tracking information..like fedex..
USPS??forget tracking..
I just a part(non dodge) it started out DHL??then USPS..
yep no more tracking..
it arrived so no problems..just no tracking
for something like a VP44..for me tracking is critical
just my thoughts
-dkenny

Grider Pirate

Last pump I bought was delivered UPS. Driver blew past me (**** near running me over in the street, standing in front of the delivery address house). I immediately called the ups office. The driver claimed nobody as home to deliver the part to. Cost me two days of PTO. think 16 hours at $40.0/hr).
So, no. UPS gets nothing from me... ever
This wasn't the only problem I've had with PS, just the last. FEDEX costs more, but I've never had a problem. Granted no tracking with USPS. That's why I go FEDEX.
The next VP44 is a 'no-hurry' situation. I have a spare truck, no schedule, and a 1400 square foot hangar to work in. It will be a nice relaxed couple hours hanging out and turning wrenches with my brother.

Lary Ellis (Top)

Fedex doesn't cost more with the DTR Performance shop.....shipping is free in the lower 48 states

Grider Pirate

sounds good. I'll order shortly. (If I could trouble you for a link, that would be helpful. Normally I could figure it out, but I'm kinda' scrambled*. Also that's why I'm having my brother help me with what is normally a pretty easy job.
Thanks.
Frider Pirate
*Phase IV Glioblastoma brain tumor. It makes EVERYTHING difficult.
Trying to tie up loose ends, and I appreciate the help!

Lary Ellis (Top)

Wow sure am sorry to hear you are battling illness......

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Grider Pirate

Despite my anti- UPS rant, I ordered and have received my rebuilt VP44 from Thoroughbred Diesel. I believe NOT needing the part in any sort of hurry helps.