too_fazt Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 The last time i did this shipping cost me about 140$, is there a cheaper way about going about this. I keep hearing of crating but am a little lost in the process. any info would be great, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYUK Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 The last time i did this shipping cost me about 140$, is there a cheaper way about going about this. I keep hearing of crating but am a little lost in the process.any info would be great, thanks either build a crate, or use a thick rubbermaid tote. screw the lid shut and tape the shit out of it. use an old blanket inside the bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 yep, last one i got was in a tote worked out good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 i used a rubber made and packed old pillows and blankets around the motor and drilled holes around the top and zip tied the lid shut, for the whle motor from Cali to Kansas it cost me 100 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanYE west Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 someone said this on another site and it sounded like a good idea to me. "put what you want to ship in a plastic container put a small trash bag between it and the container sides fill the trash bag with spray foam it doesnt take much and i promise it will get there in perfect shape and the bag keeps it from sticking to the part" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedder Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 The bottom case can get cracked or broken around the drain plug pretty easily if not protected really well. Those shippers are BRUTAL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulio-mv Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I shipped mine in a old cooler I had laying around with blankets and pillows around it. When I got it back the company sent it back in my cooler with foam cut out to fit the motor and on my papers they wrote me a little note saying that the cooler was a good idea for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaosBanshee44 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Mine got F'd up to do what Shayne said with the plastic container Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEVSWS6 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Both coolers and plastic containers work good. I even use cardboard boxes. The trick is to get it packed tight. No part of the motor should be exposed to the packaged wall. Don't use blankets pillows or old clothes. You will get a cracked motor for sure on both accounts. The spray foam in the plastic bag works good. I have access to free laser cut high density foam. I pack all my motors back to the customer in a cardboard box unless it came in a cooler or plastic container. I have never had a wooden crate make it to me in good condition. Always have to ship it back in a cardboard box. I have also never had a motor damaged going back knock on wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Interesting on the wooden crate, Kevin...hmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEVSWS6 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Interesting on the wooden crate, Kevin...hmm... I know, I thought it was the best way when I first started. Problems I have... 1) Its heavy $$$ and cost to much to build or buy. 2) Takes to much time to secure the motor to the crate. Straps or bolted. 3) Shipper never secures the motor to the crate or packs it tight so the motor doesn't beat itself to death. I have seen the motor beat its way out of the crate! Oh it wasn't pretty! From my experience its the shipper that never packs the motor tight. I mean that motor should not move it what ever package it is in. You should be able to roll the box, container or cooler across the floor and never hear or feel the motor move inside the package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Fair enough....they don't "crate them" like we do... But...it's heavy, you pay for that. Extra shipping from weight is better than broken motors from shipping....insured or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEVSWS6 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Fair enough....they don't "crate them" like we do...But...it's heavy, you pay for that. Extra shipping from weight is better than broken motors from shipping....insured or not... I hear ya! I keep it cheap and fast. Like my motors :biggrin: People sometimes freak when I say I ship it in a cardboard box. I will ship it any way they want. I will put it in a steel box if they want me to. Customer gets what they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellar Performance Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I have to agree with Kevin on this one. I have shipped many motors in rubber totes packed tight....but in the end the tote usually cracks or gives out due to the nature of our friendly ups/fedex/dhl shippers. I have been using Heavy Duty Cardboard boxes that we get from very expensive home theater subwoofers. The engine fits just right once lined with foam and extra thick cardboard. Just like Kevin says....you can roll the box around and that engine isnt moving. Its been the best way that I have found to ship one!!! I have not had one problem with shipping once I changed to this method. And on average I pay around 60-70 bucks to ship an engine from Tucson to MI, FL, KY, etc..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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