billsws6 Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 just my freakin luck while getting tires installed today the person comes out of the garage and needs to see me ( first sign that something is wrong ) usually they say your all set. my first thought is there a problem with the tires. they proceed to tell me the truck was top heavy and it fell off the lift. came down on right side it looks like it just damaged the plastic skirting on the side and the front bumper cover. this sucks i only have 3500 miles on the truck. i think the guy felt almost as bad as i did, at least he was sincere. now i have to get an estimate and turn it in to their insurance company. just had to vent. bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTsBadSS Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 I would have FLIPED OUT I can't belive that what kind of shop makes that happen they most be really dumb. I would try to sue that mother for that I would be so pissed if I was you. I feel real bad hope it gets fixed right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Fell of the lift????? What kinda junk they using for a lift? Or did they fall prey to the waxed frame? Almost got me when I was jacking mine up. Good thing I had a jack stand as a backup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 I was recently at a Just Tires getting a tire replaced... as I was sitting near my truck watching the little bastards like a hawk the Avalanche on the lift next to my truck fell. I couldn't beleive it! The owner was surprisingly calm... I wouldve been on the war path. Sorry about your truck at least its minor... couldve been worse. I'd demand free tires for life from that place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigW Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 It all depends on what type of lift they where using. I've seen a few that when the vehicle is being raised it wiggles around. But a good quality lift shouldn't have an issue unless the tech lifted it in the wrong place. I wouldn't think I suing though no one was hurt, they didnt lie about it, and they are willing to get it fixed for you. Sorry to hear it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSminneapolis Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 i would have kicked some ass...some serious ass...truck falling off the lift happens when someone doesn't know what the hell they are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdriveGTP Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 The same thing happened to my dad's truck about 2 years ago. He upgrades his work truck about every four years (he always buys 1 ton Chevy chasis cabs). After he gets the utility bed insalled and all of his other goodies hooked up and ready, he takes it back to the dealer to have it undercoated. As we dropped the truck off, we told the guy (who is a very good friend of the family) that the truck was very top heavy, and that is the put it up on the rack to be very careful! Needless to say that later that afternoon he called to say that the 'truck slipped a little'. We went to look at it, and if that is what the called a little slip, I would hate to see a big one. If it wasn't for the west coast mirrors hitting the support column, I don't know what would have stopped the truck from coming any futher (it pushed the door skin in about 6 inches ). So the dealer got to put on a new door, had to special order the CHROME west coast mirrors (which in 02 were not a factory option, so we custom ordered a set from the company that makes them for GM), he got to replace all of the vinyl lettering on the door, and put on a new vent visor. The funny thing was, I expected my dad to fly off the hook (our trucks are like our babies around here). I just wanted you to know you aren't the only one! P.S. - Red Chevrolet trucks just seem to be natural in my family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nippy Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 That sucks...hope all goes well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 That Sucks!!! I can give you a few "ideas" , if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynss Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 crappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffski Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 WOW, sounds crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cokedrvrbjw Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 I did it to myself...only on the front passenger side. Soft rock driveway + factory spare jack = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drTahoe Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Hmmm this is a tough one. I'm usually not sue happy, but I think they need a wake up call. I've seen my trucks go up on lifts several times, they weren't the least bit unstable. Top Heavy, TOP HEAVY give me a break. If they can't lift a truck cause it's strangely top heavy maybe they should quit and start making flower baskets for a living. The supervisors aren't doing their job. highschool kids make mistakes their bosses shouldn't!!! If it was me I would find out what your insurance rates will increase to and for how many years. That's one part of the lump. The other is $2-3K is mad money. Treat yourself to a custom paint job or some other mod that will help you get enthusiastic about your truck again That might be one situation where I snapped I'm mad right now and it's not even my truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dros44 Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 your truck fell off the lift? i dont know what i would have done if that happened to me. I def respect you for being able to contain your anger and not starting to flip out. good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davechevyss Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 man i am glad they are going to fix that, i would be livid!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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