Recommend a Cruiser Mechanic in your area - Page 4

haryv · 01-07-06, 06:29 PM

The information from this thread should be put into a dedicated page of reliable mechanics for people like me on the go.

My recomend for a diesel mechanic is for Surrey British Columbia. While Darell who is one of the lead mechanics has not worked on my wagon he has worked on other toyota diesels and 3Bs. He is nice, honest and fair and my wifes familly been using them for 20 plus years. He is very good.

Shop name is Gill's Service Station Ltd off of 74th and King Gorge. Even seen his son swap out a diesel from a ford truck.

zmontgomery · 01-11-06, 01:58 PM

If anyone needs a good mechanic in Salt Lake, I highly recommend Western States Auto. While driving to Salt lake in Dec. my rear main blew. I went through 3 quarts of oil between Montana and Utah. A friend recommended I take my cruiser this place, and boy did they do good work. In 3 1/2 days they replaced both the rear main and oil pan gasket, resurfaced the flywheel, and put in a new clutch. When they put it back together the throwout bearing was making a wierd noise, so they tore everything apart, put in a new bearing, and put it all back together in about 5 hrs. They also called me everyday and gave me an update of what was going on, which was something I really liked. Very friendly and very good work, if you need work and are in Salt Lake, I highly recommend them.

Pskhaat · 01-18-06, 05:15 PM

Depends unfotunately on what you need done. Reply back with more info and I can give you a reference.

calamaridog · 01-20-06, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJ60-Hokie

Anyone know a good TLC mechanic on the Coastal side of North County San Diego?

I know this is a little late but PROTRUX in San Marcos (North County) has a good reputation for reliable work on Toyota trucks. I know several people who service their trucks here:

http://www.protrux.net/

Closer to San Diego proper I take my LC to The Truck Shop. I have been very pleased with them to date. They are much more reliable than the dealer and cheaper too.

http://www.sdtruckshop.com/truck_sho...s/welcome.html

andronema · 02-18-06, 01:18 PM

Mike Ouellet at Pro-Active Automotive in Calgary Alberta has a lot of experience with Toyota Landcruisers and toyota diesels in particular. I think he worked at the local Toyota dealer for like twenty years before going out on his own. He's the only the only guy I'm aware of in town that specializes in Cruisers and Rovers (we won't go there). He fixed the leafspring bushings in my HJ61 when I first got it from my importer who some how managed to slide it through the provincial inspection with out repairing THEM. I won't mention any names RISING SUN IMPORTS!

yodaholic · 02-24-06, 10:31 AM

Looking for a good mechanic in Southeast Wisconsin

WagonsRule · 02-27-06, 03:37 PM

In Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley:

K&H Import
The Land Cruiser Specialists
On Ingomar Ave don't know the street number x st. is Canoga
Call Richard 818-594-0088

I've had plenty of work done there on plenty of Cruisers. He's fast, reliable honest and reasonable. My wife's car (not a Cruiser) is there right now. He's about 2 miles from SOR so parts are plentiful too.

et3surge · 03-02-06, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmarsh1977

Anyone know of good mechanics in the Tampa Bay area, FL?

I guess I am not retracting from my recommendations, but I am just doing as much as I can myself these days. These guys I recommended are either too expensive or just not as experienced in LC's as I would have liked. Not bad mechanics but not what I am looking for.

Any new recomendations in South Florida would be gladly accepted, in the meantime I will tackle things bit by bit.

AfricanToy · 03-06-06, 01:05 AM

Looking for honest mechanic (oxymoron) that can rebuild 2f engine good.

Also need good cheap body guy to repair rust and finish on 84 fj60

Grecatex · 03-09-06, 09:55 AM

Hello all:

i'm looking for a good mechanic in El Paso tx.. i have a trouble with my rear axle .

AfricanToy · 03-09-06, 10:39 AM

Grecatex: what type of leafs do you run? stock?

Grecatex · 03-13-06, 08:33 AM

That's right, is the stock spring (8 leaf) why ?

FJ40onNOS · 03-19-06, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck_FJ60

Any recommendations for good mechanics in the Houston, TX area?

TIA,

Chuck

hey i just say your post and i have a friend his name is Javier Ibarra, he owns Javiers Autos Unlimited, him and his boys know Cruiser and work on mine when i cant, they are Great

Javiers Autos Unlimited
713/461-5595

tpattyII · 03-26-06, 12:31 PM

I know a good guy in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. He does suspension's, engine, body work and makes custom bumpers, all for a really good price too. E-mail me if you want to get in contact with him.

Terry.Patty@Gmail.com

Max.Powerzz · 03-27-06, 12:02 PM

anybody from Utah?
Looking for honest mechanic (oxymoron) that can rebuild 2f engine good.

Also need good cheap body guy to repair rust and finish on 84 fj60
-------------------------------------

AfricanToy, Not sure where in Utah you are but when I was going to school in Provo a few years ago there were a couple of inexpensive body shops on Bulldog Ave just West of State Street, across the street from the good old D.I. There was also a super cheap mechanic at the same intersection, he has a VW beetle on his roof. I had a Trooper at the time (I know, I later repented) but he was the cheapest mechanic in Provo I ever found (maybe not best but the cheapest...)

Max.Powerzz · 03-27-06, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eatmc55

iron pif offroad. fredricksburg virginia. lance williams ironpifoffroad.com

I have to second the recommendation for Lance at Iron Pig, but add that he is also an honest guy to deal with.

CaliCruiser · 03-27-06, 09:53 PM

Hangtown Extreme 4wd
Diamond Springs, CA (near Placerville)
talk to Jeff (owner), great guy to deal with
ill go find the phone #

MANUCHAO · 03-27-06, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WagonsRule

In Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley:

K&H Import
The Land Cruiser Specialists
On Ingomar Ave don't know the street number x st. is Canoga
Call Richard 818-594-0088

I've had plenty of work done there on plenty of Cruisers. He's fast, reliable honest and reasonable. My wife's car (not a Cruiser) is there right now. He's about 2 miles from SOR so parts are plentiful too.

I havent had the need to take my truck there, but I did find their info here http://www.khimports.com/

webelk6 · 04-02-06, 07:02 PM

There is a mechanic shop in Elkhorn wi by the name of wedidge automotive. Maybe www.wedigeauto.com, or just google.

Anyway, they have (3) old school mechanics, one that has done work to my 'fj62 and another who can do alot with 40's.

Not too sure they like a guy like me coming to them with my junk, but they do nice work.

Sung · 04-17-06, 10:02 PM

Hi, anyone know a landcruiser mechanic for Northern Arizona? (I live in Sedona, just acquired an 84 fj60), thanks much.

DocuDude · 04-27-06, 06:36 PM

Hi,

I see some mechanics recommended, but none here on the Westside of Los Angeles, CA. Any closer to Venice, Culver, WeHO, Inglewood etc...a 310 area code mechanic that you can recommend?

Danke

hammer1 · 05-03-06, 06:25 AM

I just had
grizzly 4-wd
307 main street
madison NJ
07940
do some emergency rear suspension leaf replacements. did it in
one day, without a hitch. AND , he called me on the phone to keep me informed.
that alone give me reason to recommend him.
and he had no problem using parts i supplied.

name is joe ciccarelle
973-660-9267

he also has acces to just about everything possible for fitting your rigs

lovemylc · 05-03-06, 08:44 AM

Terry McIntosh
McIntosh Imports
(843) 388-1558
875 N Lansing Dr # D
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

He and his wife run the shop. Toyota/Lexus certified. Honest to a fault. Highly recommended. PM me with any questions. They have done a ton of work for me.

Emmett

prairie wolf · 06-04-06, 07:55 AM

if you are on the east side of south dakota and need help
i am halfway mechanical and might have a part you can borrow
till you get home. i have extra 60/62 stuff. life is good.

OUTSIDELC · 06-05-06, 05:32 PM

Looking for a reliable, honest cruiser mechanic in Santa Fe, NM. Any suggestions?

phoenix1055 · 06-06-06, 03:42 PM

Anyone here anything about Crusier Creations in NH?

I sent them an email last week and they never responded.

Any feedback on them?

recyclingthepast · 06-09-06, 06:52 AM

if you in NJ and need a toyota trained mechanic- look up Kenny Dean he is located in waretown, NJ phone 609.660.0088 worked at toyota for 20 + years before going out on his own- also he is an off road supplier and races stock trucks off road! give him a ring and tell him matt with the 85 fj60 sent you.

matt

01-11-06, 01:58 PM	#92
zmontgomery IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Finnally out of CA! Now in Bozeman, MT Posts: 101	If anyone needs a good mechanic in Salt Lake, I highly recommend Western States Auto. While driving to Salt lake in Dec. my rear main blew. I went through 3 quarts of oil between Montana and Utah. A friend recommended I take my cruiser this place, and boy did they do good work. In 3 1/2 days they replaced both the rear main and oil pan gasket, resurfaced the flywheel, and put in a new clutch. When they put it back together the throwout bearing was making a wierd noise, so they tore everything apart, put in a new bearing, and put it all back together in about 5 hrs. They also called me everyday and gave me an update of what was going on, which was something I really liked. Very friendly and very good work, if you need work and are in Salt Lake, I highly recommend them. __________________ Sadly, I sold the cruiser...now I drive a volvo 960 station wagon. Definately not as rad as the cruiser, but it gets over 25mpg, has an I6, and a locking rear diff! I'm sure i'll have another cruiser more sooner than later.

01-18-06, 05:15 PM	#93
Pskhaat IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,919	Depends unfotunately on what you need done. Reply back with more info and I can give you a reference. __________________ Scott (Pskhaat) UZJ100, FZJ80

02-18-06, 01:18 PM	#95
andronema IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 8	Cruiser Mechanic In Calgary Mike Ouellet at Pro-Active Automotive in Calgary Alberta has a lot of experience with Toyota Landcruisers and toyota diesels in particular. I think he worked at the local Toyota dealer for like twenty years before going out on his own. He's the only the only guy I'm aware of in town that specializes in Cruisers and Rovers (we won't go there). He fixed the leafspring bushings in my HJ61 when I first got it from my importer who some how managed to slide it through the provincial inspection with out repairing THEM. I won't mention any names RISING SUN IMPORTS!

02-24-06, 10:31 AM	#96
yodaholic IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 33	Looking for a good mechanic in Southeast Wisconsin __________________ Scott Peterson '84 fj60 desmoged

02-27-06, 03:37 PM	#97
WagonsRule IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 155	In Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley: K&H Import The Land Cruiser Specialists On Ingomar Ave don't know the street number x st. is Canoga Call Richard 818-594-0088 I've had plenty of work done there on plenty of Cruisers. He's fast, reliable honest and reasonable. My wife's car (not a Cruiser) is there right now. He's about 2 miles from SOR so parts are plentiful too. __________________ '65 FJ45LV (5/65) '67 FJ45LV (12/66) '85 FJ60 (4/85) ---------------------------------------------- If every fourth animal in the world is a beetle, perhaps every fourth person is a dumb f#*k.

01-07-06, 06:29 PM	#91
haryv IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 357	The information from this thread should be put into a dedicated page of reliable mechanics for people like me on the go. My recomend for a diesel mechanic is for Surrey British Columbia. While Darell who is one of the lead mechanics has not worked on my wagon he has worked on other toyota diesels and 3Bs. He is nice, honest and fair and my wifes familly been using them for 20 plus years. He is very good. Shop name is Gill's Service Station Ltd off of 74th and King Gorge. Even seen his son swap out a diesel from a ford truck.

03-06-06, 01:05 AM	#99
AfricanToy IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 362	anybody from Utah? Looking for honest mechanic (oxymoron) that can rebuild 2f engine good. Also need good cheap body guy to repair rust and finish on 84 fj60

03-09-06, 09:55 AM	#100
Grecatex IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FJ62 Juarez MX TLCA# TLCFJ62 Posts: 58	Hello all: i'm looking for a good mechanic in El Paso tx.. i have a trouble with my rear axle . __________________ http://www.explora4x4.com Drive a Legend...Drive a Land Cruiser ! La Botarga /TLC-FJ62 1NSANE 4X4 GRECATEX PANK OFF ROAD TEAM

03-09-06, 10:39 AM	#101
AfricanToy IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 362	Grecatex: what type of leafs do you run? stock?

03-13-06, 08:33 AM	#102
Grecatex IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FJ62 Juarez MX TLCA# TLCFJ62 Posts: 58	That's right, is the stock spring (8 leaf) why ? __________________ http://www.explora4x4.com Drive a Legend...Drive a Land Cruiser ! La Botarga /TLC-FJ62 1NSANE 4X4 GRECATEX PANK OFF ROAD TEAM

03-26-06, 12:31 PM	#104
tpattyII IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Grapevine, Texas Posts: 181	I know a good guy in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. He does suspension's, engine, body work and makes custom bumpers, all for a really good price too. E-mail me if you want to get in contact with him. Terry.Patty@Gmail.com __________________ 1983 Fj60, 350w/Holley Pro-Jection, OME 2.5'', MSD 6AL ignition, 32,11.50,15's just under 300,000 miles and counting RT Customs.net Last edited by tpattyII; 04-04-06 at 01:17 PM.

03-27-06, 12:02 PM	#105
Max.Powerzz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 3 hours from Moab TLCA# 11382 Posts: 320	anybody from Utah? Looking for honest mechanic (oxymoron) that can rebuild 2f engine good. Also need good cheap body guy to repair rust and finish on 84 fj60 ------------------------------------- AfricanToy, Not sure where in Utah you are but when I was going to school in Provo a few years ago there were a couple of inexpensive body shops on Bulldog Ave just West of State Street, across the street from the good old D.I. There was also a super cheap mechanic at the same intersection, he has a VW beetle on his roof. I had a Trooper at the time (I know, I later repented) but he was the cheapest mechanic in Provo I ever found (maybe not best but the cheapest...) __________________ Character is what you are in the dark '88 fj62 (the perfect blend of a pig and a ) '73 fj55 (gone the way of all the earth )

03-27-06, 09:53 PM	#107
CaliCruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pine Grove, Ca TLCA# 15987 Posts: 1,747	Hangtown Extreme 4wd Diamond Springs, CA (near Placerville) talk to Jeff (owner), great guy to deal with ill go find the phone # __________________ ROTW '85 FJ60 \| SOA \| ARB \| M8274-50 \| Sliders \| Aussie'd \| H55F \| 4.7 Toybox \| 4.88s \| Custom Crap

04-02-06, 07:02 PM	#109
webelk6 Brewers in '08! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: God's Country Posts: 659	WI Mch. shop There is a mechanic shop in Elkhorn wi by the name of wedidge automotive. Maybe www.wedigeauto.com, or just google. Anyway, they have (3) old school mechanics, one that has done work to my 'fj62 and another who can do alot with 40's. Not too sure they like a guy like me coming to them with my junk, but they do nice work. __________________ 04/75 fj40 slowly under resto...... build thread http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=99015 '94 FZJ80 (DJ81) with 14k gold emblems(wifes) '06 Tundra/Work Truck Model Iforce V-8 ( paint/estimating rig)

04-17-06, 10:02 PM	#110
Sung IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3	Hi, anyone know a landcruiser mechanic for Northern Arizona? (I live in Sedona, just acquired an 84 fj60), thanks much.

04-27-06, 06:36 PM	#111
DocuDude IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 85	Other Los Angeles Cruiser mechanics Hi, I see some mechanics recommended, but none here on the Westside of Los Angeles, CA. Any closer to Venice, Culver, WeHO, Inglewood etc...a 310 area code mechanic that you can recommend? Danke __________________ "The trouble with America is when the dollar only earns 6% over here, it gets restless and goes overseas to get 100%. Then the flag follows the dollar, and the soldiers follow the flag." - Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler, USMC 87 60- Me- A MUD liberal. Impeach BUSH! 95 80- Wife

05-03-06, 06:25 AM	#112
hammer1 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: morristown nj Posts: 744	suspension work I just had grizzly 4-wd 307 main street madison NJ 07940 do some emergency rear suspension leaf replacements. did it in one day, without a hitch. AND , he called me on the phone to keep me informed. that alone give me reason to recommend him. and he had no problem using parts i supplied. name is joe ciccarelle 973-660-9267 he also has acces to just about everything possible for fitting your rigs __________________ its not rust, its rust colored paint! 84 FJ60, faded red "Pumpkin" tradesman rack..iron pig rear bumper 07 FJC "Voodoo" Blackout roof rack, Bentup front bumper "tell me, is something eluding you, Sunshine? Is this not what you expected to see?"

05-03-06, 08:44 AM	#113
lovemylc IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mt pleasant SC Posts: 109	Charleston SC Terry McIntosh McIntosh Imports (843) 388-1558 875 N Lansing Dr # D Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 He and his wife run the shop. Toyota/Lexus certified. Honest to a fault. Highly recommended. PM me with any questions. They have done a ton of work for me. Emmett __________________ EM 1997 White LC, Georges LEDs, Mot's clears all around, cupholder, reclined, custom LED dash lights, Red LED's in doors, Firestone Destinations 285/75/16, pink babyseat 1997 Black Lexus LX 450

06-04-06, 07:55 AM	#114
prairie wolf IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SOUTH DAKOTA Posts: 31	East River South Dakota if you are on the east side of south dakota and need help i am halfway mechanical and might have a part you can borrow till you get home. i have extra 60/62 stuff. life is good.

06-05-06, 05:32 PM	#115
OUTSIDELC IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 84	Looking for a reliable, honest cruiser mechanic in Santa Fe, NM. Any suggestions?

06-06-06, 03:42 PM	#116
phoenix1055 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Berlin, MA Posts: 246	Cruiser place in NH question Anyone here anything about Crusier Creations in NH? I sent them an email last week and they never responded. Any feedback on them?

06-09-06, 06:52 AM	#117
recyclingthepast IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barnegat, NJ TLCA# 03672 Posts: 51	new jersey mechanic if you in NJ and need a toyota trained mechanic- look up Kenny Dean he is located in waretown, NJ phone 609.660.0088 worked at toyota for 20 + years before going out on his own- also he is an off road supplier and races stock trucks off road! give him a ring and tell him matt with the 85 fj60 sent you. matt