S&S Standard Lifters
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Road Master
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From: Channahon, IL.
S&S Standard Lifters
Call me a skeptic or maybe just cautious. I know S&S has a good reputation but the difference in the marketing/labeling between the standard and premium lifters has me curious. S&S themselves make it very clear that the premiums are Made in the USA but nowhere do even they make that claim on the standards. I asked the direct question on the Dennis Kirk site and they were honest in that the packaging states nothing. They say they are calling S&S to get clarification. I'll update their answer when I get it.
Like I said, I know they have a good rep and I have used S&S products in the past but let's be honest, the market is tight and profit is always a consideration. I'm just wanting to make sure this isn't one of those cases where the parts are manufactured elsewhere by the lowest bidder and assembled here. There IS a reason the standards are half the price of the premiums. I'd like to know what that reason is.
Like I said, I know they have a good rep and I have used S&S products in the past but let's be honest, the market is tight and profit is always a consideration. I'm just wanting to make sure this isn't one of those cases where the parts are manufactured elsewhere by the lowest bidder and assembled here. There IS a reason the standards are half the price of the premiums. I'd like to know what that reason is.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: VA
Like you pointed out in another thread. Would be interesting to know if these lifters are made in the same Mexican plant as the HD C lifters. Also, I have to assume the S&S standard lifters being made in Mexico is something new. Everyone used to say they were made in the US. How ironic the timing is. I was just ready to order a set today. May have to rethink that. Appreciate the information.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: ny
I just bought a set of the tappets and Im pissed that they are not american made. I hope they aren't made in the same plant, using the same material and process as the c lifters. I Should have check into it more before i bought them.
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Like you pointed out in another thread. Would be interesting to know if these lifters are made in the same Mexican plant as the HD C lifters. Also, I have to assume the S&S standard lifters being made in Mexico is something new. Everyone used to say they were made in the US. How ironic the timing is. I was just ready to order a set today. May have to rethink that. Appreciate the information.
Good lifters and made in USA
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