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Trail-Gear buying direct?

Post by Jcas24 »

Has anyone bought direct from Trail-Gear in the US?

I wanna support local business but parts are so much cheaper over there and I was wondering if shipping costs would consume most of the money saved from buying locally? I wouldn't be looking at shipping anything to heavy.
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Post by yamaha__308 »

Everything that I have tried to buy direct from TrailGear has ended up being more expensive than buying it from Locktup. This is for bits like: cromoly axles, high steer, dual adapter, twin stick...

Just got a quote back from them for shipping of a dual adaptor and twin stick = $US300!
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Post by 4RUNNER_01 »

yamaha__308 wrote:Everything that I have tried to buy direct from TrailGear has ended up being more expensive than buying it from Locktup. This is for bits like: cromoly axles, high steer, dual adapter, twin stick...

Just got a quote back from them for shipping of a dual adaptor and twin stick = $US300!
That doesnt sound right when i was gonna get my high steer kit through them it was 300US for the kit + 180US shipping still less then $850AUD locktup wanted, but if something went wrong its too far away to worry about saving $200, you'd spend that much sending it back for warranty.
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Post by Towie »

Do It!
I have had heaps of stuff sent over from the states just make sure of the quote b4 buying, i have had nothing but good service & prices...
recently got diff armour from them..
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Post by Jcas24 »

Cool, thanks for the replys :)
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Post by yamaha__308 »

4RUNNER_01 wrote:
yamaha__308 wrote:Everything that I have tried to buy direct from TrailGear has ended up being more expensive than buying it from Locktup. This is for bits like: cromoly axles, high steer, dual adapter, twin stick...

Just got a quote back from them for shipping of a dual adaptor and twin stick = $US300!
That doesnt sound right when i was gonna get my high steer kit through them it was 300US for the kit + 180US shipping still less then $850AUD locktup wanted, but if something went wrong its too far away to worry about saving $200, you'd spend that much sending it back for warranty.
Really? What am I doing wrong then? Is there a different postal service that you are asking for? Because the three quotes from them have all been huge!
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Post by Auto-Craft »

I just bought in a 250 lb pallet with some gear inc pairs of sidesteps etc, and it was air freight inc duties and GST $490 took 6 days to arrive.

U.S postal only works out well with the $40 and $60 boxes under 20 lb normally.
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Post by _Mitcho_ »

i got quoted $560aus for shipping just for a high steer kit... i end up buying mine from superior! way better customer service and easier to contact.
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Post by 4RUNNER_01 »

yamaha__308 wrote:
4RUNNER_01 wrote:
yamaha__308 wrote:Everything that I have tried to buy direct from TrailGear has ended up being more expensive than buying it from Locktup. This is for bits like: cromoly axles, high steer, dual adapter, twin stick...

Just got a quote back from them for shipping of a dual adaptor and twin stick = $US300!
That doesnt sound right when i was gonna get my high steer kit through them it was 300US for the kit + 180US shipping still less then $850AUD locktup wanted, but if something went wrong its too far away to worry about saving $200, you'd spend that much sending it back for warranty.
Really? What am I doing wrong then? Is there a different postal service that you are asking for? Because the three quotes from them have all been huge!
Well they said it would take up to 3 weeks so maybe it was a different postal service that was 3 months ago now, but i never went through with it maybe they did stuff up the quote...
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Post by yamaha__308 »

I asked TG about a cheaper carrier, or way to get stuff over here cheaper.
Here's the reply:
TG wrote:I regret to inform you that we only ship UPS we do not use usps so there is no cheaper carrier. You may want to price out a freight forwarder that's in the united states to forward the packages to you then its just the shipping cost for us to them and a separate charge for their services.
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Post by gutlux_88 »

someone needs to get a shipping container worked out and just pack it full of goodies...
so if i buy from locktup how much will i be paying for the front and rear leafs?
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Post by yamaha__308 »

gutlux_88 wrote:someone needs to get a shipping container worked out and just pack it full of goodies...
so if i buy from locktup how much will i be paying for the front and rear leafs?
Dunno. Ever thought to check their site?

http://locktup4x4.com.au/hilux-solid-fr ... r-282.html
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Post by WICKED »

Seriously use locktup. As you said for the little, IF Any Extra, Use the local-ish guys and in the end they will help us all!
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Post by sprungupcruiser »

x2 locktup= good
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Post by gutlux_88 »

my bad i meant to say TG leafs? cause they are like 5" longer that locktup leafs... unless they use diff units of measurement or something?
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Post by Jcas24 »

gutlux_88 wrote:my bad i meant to say TG leafs? cause they are like 5" longer that locktup leafs... unless they use diff units of measurement or something?
3" TG - 56.5" 3" locktup 51.9"
Thats odd. I alway thought that the ifs eliminator kit & other leaf products sold though Locktup were all from TG iin the US!? :?


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Post by hilux79 »

I'll put another vote in for using Locktup. They have been great to deal with and I have never had a problem with any of my orders.

The other thing that I think is worth remembering is that if you have any reason to have an item replaced under warenty you would be dealing with a company that is in Australia and not with a company in the States.
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Post by 666mademedoit »

Locktup have been really accomadating and helpfull with some of the wacky stuff ive ordered! Support the local guys!!! At least ozzys no what a 75 series cruza is :lol:
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Post by Black Bull »

666mademedoit wrote:Locktup have been really accomadating and helpfull with some of the wacky stuff ive ordered! Support the local guys!!! At least ozzys no what a 75 series cruza is :lol:
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Post by shortyq »

and free shipping!
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Post by Jcas24 »

shortyq wrote:and free shipping!
lol no sh!t :D
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