FJ60Cruiser
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(Double post, this forum was acting up)
Whats The Deal With Rover Racks?
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They started out of their garage here in Portland. I met them a few times, and I bought my first lift springs from them -- pretty good. And they were nice people. However...
Ever since then, especially when it comes to making orders, I've heard almost 100% bad news about them. I don't think their stuff is bad, it looks OK, and the racks I've seen are built good enough for 99% of us to use. But based on what I've heard about them over the last 5 or 6 years, I would never actually order anything from them. If they had a rack sitting there to pay cash for, go for it. If you see one for sale on Craig's List, go for it.
I'm really surprised they haven't shaped up enough to get a clue. People actually don't like them. But they have an OK product. If they could fix the first half, they may have a very busy business on their hands. $$$
Ever since then, especially when it comes to making orders, I've heard almost 100% bad news about them. I don't think their stuff is bad, it looks OK, and the racks I've seen are built good enough for 99% of us to use. But based on what I've heard about them over the last 5 or 6 years, I would never actually order anything from them. If they had a rack sitting there to pay cash for, go for it. If you see one for sale on Craig's List, go for it.
I'm really surprised they haven't shaped up enough to get a clue. People actually don't like them. But they have an OK product. If they could fix the first half, they may have a very busy business on their hands. $$$
rijosho
Adventurer
James, are you serious? They whore out the pics of your truck like crazy on their site, too...you'd think they'd at least get back to you dudes.
On another note, I have actually heard very good things about their Defender 90 fiberglass hard tops from those who have ordered (and likely received :ylsmoke: ) them.
FJ60Cruiser
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Well, I finally received the rest of my order. it may of taken just about fifteen years to get this stuff, which I shouldn't have needed to begin with if my order had been built correctly, but now I have it.
Check out the powdercoating job on these.
Check out the powdercoating job on these.
greenrover
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Got a custom voyager rack from them this summer, and while it was a little later than expected, the quality is great and it looks good too. Had it shipped to the local dealership and they thought is was good quality. I have seen a number of new ones in my area.
When I spoke with them back in June, they indicated that they were doing some production for LRNA, so I do believe they are busy.
I'm perfectly happy with mine.
When I spoke with them back in June, they indicated that they were doing some production for LRNA, so I do believe they are busy.
I'm perfectly happy with mine.
NoLimitX
Sponsors
Serious...we were deciding what racks we were going to use for all of our vehicles..gave them first option and never heard back? In the end I'm glad, we have been extremely happy with the Front Runner Racks. I agree with everyone else, the quality is good but if you can't actually buy it who cares.
Well, I finally received the rest of my order. it may of taken just about fifteen years to get this stuff, which I shouldn't have needed to begin with if my order had been built correctly, but now I have it.
Check out the powdercoating job on these.
I have no skin in this game; just trying to learn. I'm assuming the powdercoating is bad...? Can you tell me what makes bad powdercoating? Is it evenness of spread, pitting, orange peel? Just trying to learn and understand.
Thanks
ini88
Adventurer
I want a rack from them for my RRC but am scared to put the money down and not get anything. I heard the quality is bad... but recently I've heard the quality is great but the customer service is horrible. It is a shame because they have some real nice designs.
It's like Safari Gard all over again!!!
It's like Safari Gard all over again!!!
And some small LR shops have issues with delivery, customer service and quality.
-Sam
ArmyRover
Adventurer
Lucky8 doesn't have that problem at all. I've ordered quite a few parts from Justin, great to deal with, great customer service and he gets the parts to you without drama.
ArmyRover
Adventurer
I can't attest to the quality issue having never gotten the product
Although I have come to find I wasn't the only one.FJ60Cruiser
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The 'orange peel' on the powdercoating isn't actually a flow here. Because they are using a hammered texture. However if you look real closely in the pictures you can see the inconsistencies. I'll try to point them out the best I can.
Here in this picture, you can see where I circled and put the arrow that it's actually bare metal. No powdercoating on that spot at all.
Here in this picture, inside the circle you can see the contrast from a good coat of powder to a very thin coat of powder. Very uneven spray. Probably because the side shown was the bottom when they were spraying it, and just angled the gun to try and shoot powder up onto the underside. Just being lazy.
Here in this picture, there are no visible flaws. This was surely the top side when they sprayed them.
