You can eliminate the guy in Ohio from your list of two unless you want to buy a complete “kit”.
I tried to buy a rebuilt 18spline 833 last winter and was told no.
Was told either I buy everything from him or no trans for me.
Ended up in PA at Jamie’s place and I’m glad it worked out that way.
Thanks. You may or may not recall the story of my last attempt at getting a rebuilt unit.
Wound up fetching one from he who you recommend. Wound up being a trainwreck.
Just a sloppily built unit that was bad right out of the crate.
To his credit, he refunded me and took it back and we didn't try again; I didn't have the time,
since I had a man's lift tied up while waiting.
Overall, I just got the impression the dude is severely covered up and stuff like that happens
when one is simply too busy. Also probably explains the gruff demeanor, too.
Dan has never outright told me "no", just that it's about a 2 month window from time of order.
I've done business with them several times and he's been exemplary on the phone when I had questions.
He's spent a ton of time with me in that regard and is always pleasant.
Either way, we're talking a not inconsiderable amount of money here and both are severely overworked,
yet to their credit neither lets anyone else do the work for them.
I just need a good working used unit. It doesn't have to be concourse or pretty, just in good functional
shape.
