Dealer Said "We're not going to waste our time"
05-08-2017, 08:34 PM
#22
Only if a competent operator does it. If not done properly, they can easily get it wrong, hence 1/2 pound of lead.
05-08-2017, 08:39 PM
#23
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Halifax,Nova Scotia,Canada
Posts: 794
Likes: 0
Received 92 Likes
on
78 Posts
Originally Posted by BlackBoost
Another reason I'm keeping it stock. People always say that if something breaks, the dealer has to prove that what you did caused it. Not always true. And then there are cases like this where they won't even look at it because it's been modified. Like others said, the best bet is to make it stock and bring it back in. If you no longer have vibrations when it's back to stock, then they won't do anything to help you.
Same reason why my Platinums stock,will stay that way and only the Ford dealer touches it (oil changes etc) so if anything happens,I'm holding all the cards and they are holding none.
Sure,after doing mods/own maintenance,if anything fails they have to prove it was caused by something you did,but even if they in the end cover the failure,they will not make the process easy for you,make you jump through a thousand hoops,and drag you through hell.
IMO these vehicles cost way too much money to be rolling dice on possibly voiding your warranty.I myself love and appreciate a factory effort/what the engineers design in factory form.But if your not and your a dice roller,give er.
I know that's probably not what your looking to hear,just voicing my philosophy.
And I agree,the vibration is probably caused by the said mods,thinking it's not is just you not wanting to believe it.
All the best in getting the issue sorted out and I hope you come out on top.Good luck.
Last edited by BUILTTOLAST; 05-08-2017 at 09:35 PM.
05-08-2017, 09:33 PM
#25
Senior Member
05-08-2017, 09:48 PM
#26
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Brand
Its a good thing you were part of the design and engineering team and would therefore know if those things would have a direct or indirect affect on the cause of the issue you are having.
Basically what I am saying is that your honest opinion doesn't mean anything and it just that, nothing more than an opinion.
Basically what I am saying is that your honest opinion doesn't mean anything and it just that, nothing more than an opinion.
05-09-2017, 06:31 AM
#27
I have the vibration and my dealer said it was because of my tires and exhaust together making it vibrate. ( Magnaflow 19080)
05-09-2017, 06:40 AM
#28
I disagree that they're using it as an 'easy out' -- tracking some type of a driveline vibration that occurs on these trucks is clearly a nightmare. We literally have guys that have replaced tires, re-balanced tires, replaced and / or re-balanced driveshafts - and even a couple that are considering custom-made driveshafts.
Having aftermarket rims and a lift kit severely complicates an already-complicated issue in my opinion. Return it to stock and they'll work with you.
Having aftermarket rims and a lift kit severely complicates an already-complicated issue in my opinion. Return it to stock and they'll work with you.
05-09-2017, 07:40 AM
#29
Tires can change characteristics within 1500 miles. It's fairly common to have a tire that's out of spec shortly after installation. Most vehicles have suspensions that can overcome small discrepancies, but as mentioned, F150 shocks suck.