ModBargains Maglite Mount
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ModBargains Maglite Mount
I ordered a maglite mount from Modbargains. I ordered it so my maglite would have a place to stay instead of rolling around under my seat. It took a few weeks to get it but ModBargains has excellent customer service. However, I don't see the point of giving me a shipping number when it was alreaady shipped out 5 days before. I got my shipping info on the same day UPS dropped off my mount. I was told it was going to ship FedEx. In my shipping info they e-mailed me they gave me a tracking number and beside it it said FedEx. I ran it and FedEx couldn't find it because it was actually a UPS tracking number. No big deal. It was super easy to install. All you have to do is remove the bolt under the seat, put mount through bolt and screw the bolt back in. I did this and my maglite now has a somewhat safe place to live. There are a few problems however. The back of my 3d maglite hits the rail under my seat. I'm only 5'6" so I sit with my seat closer to the steering wheel than the average adult. There is a large gap between the mount and under the seat where it lives. This is why it is hitting the rail under my seat. Whoever made this mount/bracket didn't measure properly and therefore my mount hits the rail under my seat. It should lay down almsot on the floor instead of traveling upwards under my seat. Here are some picture to help illustrate the problem with the mount.
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I ordered a maglite mount from Modbargains. I ordered it so my maglite would have a place to stay instead of rolling around under my seat. It took a few weeks to get it but ModBargains has excellent customer service. However, I don't see the point of giving me a shipping number when it was alreaady shipped out 5 days before. I got my shipping info on the same day UPS dropped off my mount. I was told it was going to ship FedEx. In my shipping info they e-mailed me they gave me a tracking number and beside it it said FedEx. I ran it and FedEx couldn't find it because it was actually a UPS tracking number. No big deal. It was super easy to install. All you have to do is remove the bolt under the seat, put mount through bolt and screw the bolt back in. I did this and my maglite now has a somewhat safe place to live. There are a few problems however. The back of my 3d maglite hits the rail under my seat. I'm only 5'6" so I sit with my seat closer to the steering wheel than the average adult. There is a large gap between the mount and under the seat where it lives. This is why it is hitting the rail under my seat. Whoever made this mount/bracket didn't measure properly and therefore my mount hits the rail under my seat. It should lay down almsot on the floor instead of traveling upwards under my seat. Here are some picture to help illustrate the problem with the mount.
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There may be some differences between standard and regular cab, and year to year model differences -- as well as any tolerance differences.
Well, it's a neat idea for a mount anyway. I like it and might get one and just bend it in my press if I have to. Still, I can see where the average driver might be unhappy with it.
Well, it's a neat idea for a mount anyway. I like it and might get one and just bend it in my press if I have to. Still, I can see where the average driver might be unhappy with it.
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unless he sends you a new one, my vote goes to shortening the bottom piece and redrilling. it might end up being a slot but itll still hold
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When I have access to a vise I might try it. That isn't exactly the point though. When you pay for a product that has a specific application and everything is followed to spec it should properly work/fit. ModBargains seems to understand what great customer service is all about and they understand when an issue arises. It's like a little kid at a b-day party. The cake is being cut and every piece is about the same size. I was the kid who got the small one with only a little frosting. Everybody else there got a larger one with more frosting (sort of makes sense). Plus, if they sell this mount to others they want it to fit correctly. Who wants to buy something and then have to fix it so it works/fits properly.
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When I have access to a vise I might try it. That isn't exactly the point though. When you pay for a product that has a specific application and everything is followed to spec it should properly work/fit. ModBargains seems to understand what great customer service is all about and they understand when an issue arises. It's like a little kid at a b-day party. The cake is being cut and every piece is about the same size. I was the kid who got the small one with only a little frosting. Everybody else there got a larger one with more frosting (sort of makes sense). Plus, if they sell this mount to others they want it to fit correctly. Who wants to buy something and then have to fix it so it works/fits properly.
lol! But seriously, I will take care of you (and always have) and we'll figure something out. I am waiting for a response from the guy that makes these and we'll probably get a new one out to you asap.
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No problem at all Alon. I wasn't even worried about you taking care of me. I know how you do business and you're a straight up honest guy. It sucks for you because you didn't do anything wrong!
I am going to see if it will fit on my dad F-150 though. It takes some huge torx bit. I have to stop by the hardware store and pick up a few and see what fits.
I am going to see if it will fit on my dad F-150 though. It takes some huge torx bit. I have to stop by the hardware store and pick up a few and see what fits.
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Great news Alon! The extra space fits his 1999 F-150 perfectly! I had to find a Torx 55 to take the bolt out. This thing fits like a glove no extra space, perfect fit. It is tilted a tad to the drivers side but it's on super tight and snug. Here are a few pictures to illustrate. He has power seats so the only place this will work is under the drivers seat on the inside seat floor bolt (you know what I mean)
the new F-150 bracket's home inside this gas hog
the new F-150 bracket's home inside this gas hog
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Alon sure knows how to be a true professional and take care of his customers. I'm always leary of buying products online because stuff like this can happen and usually the customer sevice is crappy. I notified Alon 5 hours ago and I already have a response and it's being corrected. Now that is service! This is why I'd rather spend my hard earned $$ with companies like ModBargains and a few select others because they care about their customers and their reputation!
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Alon sure knows how to be a true professional and take care of his customers. I'm always leary of buying products online because stuff like this can happen and usually the customer sevice is crappy. I notified Alon 5 hours ago and I already have a response and it's being corrected. Now that is service! This is why I'd rather spend my hard earned $$ with companies like ModBargains and a few select others because they care about their customers and their reputation!
Well Thank you!