Fan clutch write up and question (1 Viewer)

[BigHighBlue]

In case anyone is still watching this thread I searched the web for Aisin FCT017 and it popped up on Rock Auto for $65. I was contemplating buying from Cruiser Outfitters for $157. Fortunately they were out of stock so I was forced to search for alternatives.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

In case anyone is still watching this thread I searched the web for Aisin FCT017 and it popped up on Rock Auto for $65. I was contemplating buying from Cruiser Outfitters for $157. Fortunately they were out of stock so I was forced to search for alternatives.

For the record, our price is not $157 for the 16210-61120 equivalent, it's $107. It's no secret we cannot complete with a faceless and tech'less warehouse drop-ship company like RockAuto and at the same time contribute to the community via tech, event and club sponsorship, museum sponsorship, etc.

Additionally we have 9+ in-stock and haven't been out of stock of those for quite some time.

 

[BigHighBlue]

For the record, our price is not $157 for the 16210-61120 equivalent, it's $107. It's no secret we cannot complete with a faceless and tech'less warehouse drop-ship company like RockAuto and at the same time contribute to the community via tech, event and club sponsorship, museum sponsorship, etc.

Additionally we have 9+ in-stock and haven't been out of stock of those for quite some time.

Kurt, I'm terribly sorry if my post has offended you. I have nothing but respect and admiration for what you and Cruiser Outfitters do for the LandCruiser community. In my short stint as a cruiser head I've ordered hundreds, probably thousands of dollars worth of product from you, in big part because I can call and get someone on the phone to help me make sure I don't order the wrong thing, I know that costs money and a lot of energy to achieve. I'm also hyper-aware of all the keyboard warriors who are quick to talk trash about pricing when they have no clue how much time and effort goes into operating a business such as yours. I thought by posting an alternative it would help some people who, like me are finding it increasingly difficult to find parts for their 12HT's. It was in no way intended to be a jab at you or CO. I posted a screen grab of the product page that shows out of stock and the price that I see when I search your site for your reference. Thanks for all you do and keep up the awesome work!

Ben

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Kurt, I'm terribly sorry if my post has offended you. I have nothing but respect and admiration for what you and Cruiser Outfitters do for the LandCruiser community. In my short stint as a cruiser head I've ordered hundreds, probably thousands of dollars worth of product from you, in big part because I can call and get someone on the phone to help me make sure I don't order the wrong thing, I know that costs money and a lot of energy to achieve. I'm also hyper-aware of all the keyboard warriors who are quick to talk trash about pricing when they have no clue how much time and effort goes into operating a business such as yours. I thought by posting an alternative it would help some people who, like me are finding it increasingly difficult to find parts for their 12HT's. It was in no way intended to be a jab at you or CO. I posted a screen grab of the product page that shows out of stock and the price that I see when I search your site for your reference. Thanks for all you do and keep up the awesome work!

Ben

Therein lies the issue and misinformation. FCT-017 is not the same as FAN68011 (2H/12HT) rather it's a 2F/3F petrol application fan clutch with similar dimensions but different specs. FCT017 is our FAN61120 as linked above. RockAuto doesn't stock the AISIN variant of the FAN68011, we get those firect from AISIN out of Japan.

 

[BigHighBlue]

Therein lies the issue and misinformation. FCT-017 is not the same as FAN68011 (2H/12HT) rather it's a 2F/3F petrol application fan clutch with similar dimensions but different specs. FCT017 is our FAN61120 as linked above. RockAuto doesn't stock the AISIN variant of the FAN68011, we get those firect from AISIN out of Japan.

That’s what I get for using someone else’s information. Thanks for setting me straight. I guess I’m back to where I started. Any idea when or if you’ll be back in stock with FAN68011?

 

[cruiseroutfit]

That’s what I get for using someone else’s information. Thanks for setting me straight. I guess I’m back to where I started. Any idea when or if you’ll be back in stock with FAN68011?

Unfortunately those are back-ordered out of Japan, we do have them trickling in but they are fulfilling back-orders (placed by phone) before they ever land on CruiserTeq as available inventory. We have (5) on an order from May and another (4) from early August. Fortunately they still make them, just waiting on them to likely make another batch.

 

[BigHighBlue]

Unfortunately those are back-ordered out of Japan, we do have them trickling in but they are fulfilling back-orders (placed by phone) before they ever land on CruiserTeq as available inventory. We have (5) on an order from May and another (4) from early August. Fortunately they still make them, just waiting on them to likely make another batch.

Thanks! Glad to see there’s still good demand for 12HT parts, hopefully that keeps them in production.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Thanks! Glad to see there’s still good demand for 12HT parts, hopefully that keeps them in production.

Not sure if you already have a new fan clutch but we've caught up on all back-orders and have the FAN68011 back in stock.

 

[BigHighBlue]

Not sure if you already have a new fan clutch but we've caught up on all back-orders and have the FAN68011 back in stock.

Awesome, thanks for the heads up!