Gennie v. Repo Rocker Report

[umrebelsfan]

Well I finally got my "genuine" GM rocker from Brothers. They were the only source I found who still listed this option. At $100 more than repos, this was a big step. I promised a report and I got a question so here goes:

The Good News

The fit is much much better than the repos. MUCH BETTER! The front section bends where it meets the door pillar are crisper than the repos matching the door pillar bends perfectly. This was my main complaint with the repos and the Gennies delivered. They would be worth the difference in price if not for

The Bad News

The back section is wavy. This is hard to descibe and on black parts probably impossible to photograph but it looks as if, well I don't know what it looks like, but its wrong. It looks as if it got bent under pressure but with a mold slightly incomplete allowing it to buckle slightly along the radius of the back curve. Its almost like sun rays running perpendicular to the bend. It does not affect the fit, but it is going to require some hammer and dolly work.

I called Brothers and they told me that sometimes the repos were actually better than GM and they could not guarantee the next rocker they sent would be any better. I can wait, but would be interested in what you guys think. Hammer the waves out myself or return and hope for a better part? Or is Brothers blowing smoke and should I ask for an adjustment?

This is my first order from Brothers and the sales guy did seem knowledgable he also said he had seen the problem before in rockers and it was particularly bad with GM wheel wells. They did offer to make it right with a replacement but basically told me I probably would not be happy with the replacement and should just request a refund. But d*mn they fit sweet!!!