I'm not sure why I'm compelled to respond, but I am...
tech180;
You have to admit it's sort of a rookie move to not verify you have all and the correct parts before you start an install. This said, It's a mistake I've made too. After-all, we are only human. Just remember there are humans on the other side of this equation too. David (Northridge) acknowledged the mistake was made by the person who took your call. It's hardly the guys fault that shipped the box (unless somehow he magically knows you personally, every rig you work on, and recognizes your name and/or address).
My personal experience with NR has been great. I used to buy all my parts via online orders, but have more recently been calling to speak to one sales rep because I enjoy the quick catch up and while I know I'm one out of many customers, he has always made me feel like I'm his only customer. As far as their customer service goes... I have actually had NR (David) step in and try to help me with a warranty issue for something they had nothing to do with. All I can say is WOW!
You have called several people here names. Perhaps it's because you have not been here long enough to get a better feel for everyone's personalities. I like it here because you will know EXACTLY what people think. No sugar coating and rarely sympathy. I have also found the best and most technical responses. If a blunt response and jabbing isn't to your liking you will likely not like it here.
TBH, your posting of your other builds only puts a bad taste in my mouth... It is received as an "I know more than you" thing. Maybe I'm misreading it, but I don't think so. Judging ones knowledge or experience is tough to do when all you have are a few blocks of text on the interwebs. Nonetheless, it happens. For me, I started to question your knowledge when you posted the tools you were using to attempt to correct the issue and mentioned you had to go to a store to get them. Honestly, they seem like fairly common shop tools and consumables that anyone doing the level of builds you list should've already had. I also share David's and other's concerns that you are more likely to add damage to your housing than correct the issue.
I digress, Have you called any drive-line or speed shops to ask about a local machine shop that would be up to the task of milling the tube? In my drag racing days, I had more than one bearing seize into the housing and a machine shop near me was able to mill them out. If they have a machine open or are willing to open one up the set-up would only take an hour or so and the the actual work would be done in a few minutes.
Sorry, I guess I put more than $0.02 into this...
