Recommend a Cruiser Mechanic in your area - Page 5

mudrunner · 07-27-06, 01:47 PM

Hi all,
Recently moved to the Madison, Wi area and am looking for any information on an honest/ competent Toyota mechanic. Thanks
Mudrunner

scubasteve · 07-30-06, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rzpapp

I almost hate to give it out because he is so busy(and that's good)... but in Phoenix AZ the guy you want working on your Cruiser is Vern @

Toy Specialists
1121 South Wilbur St
Mesa, AZ 85210
480-969-3320
http://www.toyspecialistsaz.com/

I'll vouch for Vern too. Factory trained in 1971, he and his wife started thier business 4 years ago. Knows all makes and year Toyotas and specializes in Landcruisers.

bobbygrimshaw · 08-03-06, 03:27 PM

any recommendations in Utah?

Thanks!

norcalvws · 08-17-06, 10:56 PM

Anything in the greater Sacramento area, East Sac AKA Rancho Cordova, Foothills??????
Dave.

SLOwag · 08-18-06, 02:40 PM

norcalvws
Depending on what you need there is Gary/Mudrak in Sonoma and for fabrication Luke/4x4 labs in Grass Valley. It may not be down the street from you but that's life with an older cruiser. I wished I lived closer to both of them.

http://www.mudrak.com/

http://4x4labs.com/

CaliPete · 08-21-06, 10:18 PM

I'm looking for a good cruiser mechanic in Humboldt County, California.
Anyone know of any.
Thanks a bunch,
Pete

norcalvws · 08-21-06, 10:36 PM

Same here. Don't go to Harper's. They don't know how to find a early fj40 temp sender in a late model fj60!!! that cost me 170 dollars to have them tell me my temp gauge in the dash which works fine was bad.
Complete morons that have been reported to the BAR.
Dave.
Oh yeah I know all about Mudrak's. My(Her) 60 is east of Sac right now & I want to know of there is a good diagnostician in these parts.

OlympiaFJ60 · 08-22-06, 08:02 PM

I was wondering if there is much interest/need for a cruiser mechanic in the Olympia/Tacoma/Centralia area. I am in Olympia and am thinking of starting a little on the side work out of my home shop. I work at a GM dealer in town, but would like to eventualy open up a Land Cruiser/4WD down here. Tacoma is the closest, but not many just Land Cruiser places.

Brandon

fidel · 08-22-06, 09:07 PM

Tokyo City Adisson Texas it is not a cruiser specialty shop but the guy who runs the place knows what he is doing and has worked on my truck when i first got it. It had overheating problems alot of noises ac didnt work power stearing was messed up and since he has fixed it i havent had a mechanical problem and its been about 11 months

olemuman · 08-25-06, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OlympiaFJ60

I was wondering if there is much interest/need for a cruiser mechanic in the Olympia/Tacoma/Centralia area. I am in Olympia and am thinking of starting a little on the side work out of my home shop. I work at a GM dealer in town, but would like to eventualy open up a Land Cruiser/4WD down here. Tacoma is the closest, but not many just Land Cruiser places.

Brandon

short answer is YES. I'm in Gig Harbor and need a good fj60 mechanic for my 1981 original owner baby.

RE2RO · 08-30-06, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by OlympiaFJ60

I was wondering if there is much interest/need for a cruiser mechanic in the Olympia/Tacoma/Centralia area. I am in Olympia and am thinking of starting a little on the side work out of my home shop. I work at a GM dealer in town, but would like to eventualy open up a Land Cruiser/4WD down here. Tacoma is the closest, but not many just Land Cruiser places.

Brandon

I too would love to have access to a dedicated landcruiser mechanic anywhere in Washington. The closest places I know of are in Portland, OR.

haryv · 09-01-06, 01:45 AM

The garage which was formerly a service station in a previos location is now located at:

604-594-5919
4-7780 135A Street, Surrey, BC V3W 9A7

Thay are a excelent set of mechanics there that have worked on a number of cruisers. In once case did 70 thousand dollars worth of work to a 70 series cruiser. The reputation of the guys goes back many generations. The shop is in a strip building but there is no name above there front window. Thay dont need to advertise thay have a good name in the community. At one time thay were open 6 days a week but because thay have enough customer based are now open only 5 days a week.

Ivanhead · 09-03-06, 05:22 PM

Charlotte, NC I've done business with Toyota tech for 5 years, good guys know there stuff, BUT you need to get a firm price. I just got a bill TWICE what I expected. Fair warning. I am looking, Gastonia here I come

gabousquet · 09-07-06, 11:14 PM

Takaki Automotive
47 Breezehill Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1Y 2H4
613-728-7529

Super honest garage that will fix only what needs to be fixed. The owner Kunio is truly a doctor, been working on Cruisers since the begining.

gen2600 · 09-08-06, 05:16 PM

This guy is the best cruiser mechanic ever in my opinion. I'd come from a state or two away to use him. However, he is a stock mechanic - he's not a mod mechanic if you know what I mean.

Willamette Blvd. Service Center (Larry Harper)
6845 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR, 97203
503.286.0907

chichiflys · 09-23-06, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OlympiaFJ60

I was wondering if there is much interest/need for a cruiser mechanic in the Olympia/Tacoma/Centralia area. I am in Olympia and am thinking of starting a little on the side work out of my home shop. I work at a GM dealer in town, but would like to eventualy open up a Land Cruiser/4WD down here. Tacoma is the closest, but not many just Land Cruiser places.

Brandon

Sure. I live in Fall City (Issaquah) and just purchased a FJ60 that I'm sure I'll soem help with...

OlympiaFJ60 · 09-25-06, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RE2RO

I too would love to have access to a dedicated landcruiser mechanic anywhere in Washington. The closest places I know of are in Portland, OR.

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Originally Posted by olemuman

short answer is YES. I'm in Gig Harbor and need a good fj60 mechanic for my 1981 original owner baby.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chichiflys

Sure. I live in Fall City (Issaquah) and just purchased a FJ60 that I'm sure I'll soem help with...

Thanks for the replies, I will follow up via PM. I am going to try and take a limited number of side jobs over the winter and see how it goes. If any one else is interested, please PM me.

CaliCruiser · 09-28-06, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bri368x

A place that is now defunct recommended someone named "Yodaman" here in Santa Rosa, CA. Has anyone ever had him do any work, and if so would they recommend him?

Larry is a cool dude. He is mainly in the business of working on trucks but call him to see if he does cruiser work.

Dylan

TheJackRabbit · 10-03-06, 10:25 AM

Taos Offroad & Performance, Norbert Mondragon, Proprietor.
(505) 758-7144, Corner of Dea Lane and the Walmart Road.

Norbert and his crew have worked on many of my trucks. He also has a car resale license and specializes in Toyota and Suburu. Excellent guy, honest, thorough with great communication skills, USMC Vet, professional racer, outstanding bow hunter, good father and fine American.

Oh, he also has a flatbed truck carrier for the odd rescue.

pnwfj · 10-15-06, 10:35 PM

Northwest Land Cruiser Portland Oregon

NWLC installed an H55F in an 84FJ60 for me. They also re-build my t-case, installed custom drive-lines, and a bunch of other stuff. I highly recommend Tony and Matt - good guys, good shop. Lots of old Land Cruisers on the log - a fun place to just look around.

PNWFJ

hbarber · 10-15-06, 11:03 PM

I sold a 1988 Ford PU and picked up a 1985 FJ 60. I hope I made a good choice! I can now take my kids out in the desert. I am having a little trouble with the rear seatbelts. They lock sometimes and are hard to get unlocked. Any suggestions? What kind of monthly maintenance should I be concerned with overall?
hb

trimmertrail · 10-17-06, 08:06 AM

anyone know a tech in eastern pa I'm in the easton, bethlehem, allentown area

hobiesbestfriend · 10-21-06, 09:47 AM

I searched for anything on Vancouver Island or BC or Canada. Very little. I'm looking for more of a diesel cruiserhead specialist if possible. Anyone near Victoria, BC?

ColoradoLC · 10-22-06, 02:54 PM

I know there are some places in NH for Cruisers, but does anyone know of any good Cruiser mechanics in upper Connecticut?

CharlieFJ60 · 10-25-06, 10:18 AM

Hey Cruisers,

Just bought a 1985 FJ60. I am looking for a mechanic in or around South Lake Tahoe, CA. Any recommendations?

Happy Cruisin'

DRRNDO · 10-26-06, 10:15 AM

Can anyone recommend a cruiser mechanic or more generally a good diesel shop within an hour west of Toronto - Mississauga, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge, etc... Thanks.

SLOwag · 10-27-06, 11:58 AM

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Recommend a mechanic - South Lake Tahoe

Hey Cruisers,

Just bought a 1985 FJ60. I am looking for a mechanic in or around South Lake Tahoe, CA. Any recommendations?

Happy Cruisin'

CharlieFJ60,
Depending on what you're looking to have done you might look into Luke's shop in Grass Valley, 4x4labs or Mudrak in Sonoma. I don't know anybody closer. HTH

robbyfj62 · 11-13-06, 01:55 PM

Grass Valley. CA.
J&M Off Road
Springhill Drive
(530) 273-7627

Mikey and Jeremy are excellent yoder wrenches as well as just about anything you want to build up. Grass Valley's about 90 minutes east of Sacramento and worth the limp if you're a hurtin' unit. They'll do recoveries and they have their own trailers. Great Dudes, and great work..... if we ever have a post on who to stay away from.... I can let you know about the other guys too.

J&M sponsored my buddy's 1964 PRO Arena truck and have recently taken on the challenge to fix my rig after it came back from "the other guys." The other guys know who they are, and may my $4400.00 burn in their pocket and open a door to the bowels of...... any way.... I recommend J&M, HANDS DOWN!!

07-27-06, 01:47 PM	#121
mudrunner IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2	Looking for honest Toyota Mechanic Hi all, Recently moved to the Madison, Wi area and am looking for any information on an honest/ competent Toyota mechanic. Thanks Mudrunner

08-17-06, 10:56 PM	#124
norcalvws IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lost Coast of California Posts: 32	Sacramento area??? Anything in the greater Sacramento area, East Sac AKA Rancho Cordova, Foothills?????? Dave.

08-18-06, 02:40 PM	#125
SLOwag IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 279	norcalvws Depending on what you need there is Gary/Mudrak in Sonoma and for fabrication Luke/4x4 labs in Grass Valley. It may not be down the street from you but that's life with an older cruiser. I wished I lived closer to both of them. http://www.mudrak.com/ http://4x4labs.com/ __________________ 06/84 FJ60, H55f, 4.11, OME, 33x10.5 AT. Expedition Rig w/ some armor TLCA #15121

08-21-06, 10:18 PM	#126
CaliPete IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Humboldt County California Posts: 1	Cruiser mechanic in my area I'm looking for a good cruiser mechanic in Humboldt County, California. Anyone know of any. Thanks a bunch, Pete

08-21-06, 10:36 PM	#127
norcalvws IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lost Coast of California Posts: 32	hum county 4 me too Same here. Don't go to Harper's. They don't know how to find a early fj40 temp sender in a late model fj60!!! that cost me 170 dollars to have them tell me my temp gauge in the dash which works fine was bad. Complete morons that have been reported to the BAR. Dave. Oh yeah I know all about Mudrak's. My(Her) 60 is east of Sac right now & I want to know of there is a good diagnostician in these parts.

08-03-06, 03:27 PM	#123
bobbygrimshaw IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4	any recommendations in Utah? Thanks!

08-22-06, 08:02 PM	#128
OlympiaFJ60 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 692	South Puget Sound, Washington? I was wondering if there is much interest/need for a cruiser mechanic in the Olympia/Tacoma/Centralia area. I am in Olympia and am thinking of starting a little on the side work out of my home shop. I work at a GM dealer in town, but would like to eventualy open up a Land Cruiser/4WD down here. Tacoma is the closest, but not many just Land Cruiser places. Brandon __________________ '87 FJ60 2FTBI, '73 FJ40, '72 FJ55, '66 FJ40, M416A1 www.olympiafj60.net www.eastolympiacruisers.com

08-22-06, 09:07 PM	#129
fidel IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 12	Tokyo City Adisson Texas it is not a cruiser specialty shop but the guy who runs the place knows what he is doing and has worked on my truck when i first got it. It had overheating problems alot of noises ac didnt work power stearing was messed up and since he has fixed it i havent had a mechanical problem and its been about 11 months __________________ i am a bowhunting madman that wanders the woods stalking prey to find meaning sounds like a plan

09-01-06, 01:45 AM	#132
haryv IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 357	Gils Service Station LTD in Surrey BC. The garage which was formerly a service station in a previos location is now located at: 604-594-5919 4-7780 135A Street, Surrey, BC V3W 9A7 Thay are a excelent set of mechanics there that have worked on a number of cruisers. In once case did 70 thousand dollars worth of work to a 70 series cruiser. The reputation of the guys goes back many generations. The shop is in a strip building but there is no name above there front window. Thay dont need to advertise thay have a good name in the community. At one time thay were open 6 days a week but because thay have enough customer based are now open only 5 days a week.

09-03-06, 05:22 PM	#133
Ivanhead IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1	Charlotte, NC I've done business with Toyota tech for 5 years, good guys know there stuff, BUT you need to get a firm price. I just got a bill TWICE what I expected. Fair warning. I am looking, Gastonia here I come

09-07-06, 11:14 PM	#134
gabousquet IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 48	Takaki Automotive 47 Breezehill Avenue Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Y 2H4 613-728-7529 Super honest garage that will fix only what needs to be fixed. The owner Kunio is truly a doctor, been working on Cruisers since the begining. __________________ 1986 FJ60 OME Heavy Heavy, ARB front, Kaymar rear 33x10.5x15, Custom Stainless Exhaust, Optima Yellow and lots of other goodies! 1987 FJ60 Sold! 1993 T100 2004 Subaru Impreza Sport tlca #16626

09-08-06, 05:16 PM	#135
gen2600 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hillsboro, Or Posts: 156	This guy is the best cruiser mechanic ever in my opinion. I'd come from a state or two away to use him. However, he is a stock mechanic - he's not a mod mechanic if you know what I mean. Willamette Blvd. Service Center (Larry Harper) 6845 N Willamette Blvd Portland, OR, 97203 503.286.0907

10-03-06, 10:25 AM	#139
TheJackRabbit IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sangre de Christo Mtns of North Central NM. TLCA# 16686 Posts: 342	Northern New Mexico Taos Offroad & Performance, Norbert Mondragon, Proprietor. (505) 758-7144, Corner of Dea Lane and the Walmart Road. Norbert and his crew have worked on many of my trucks. He also has a car resale license and specializes in Toyota and Suburu. Excellent guy, honest, thorough with great communication skills, USMC Vet, professional racer, outstanding bow hunter, good father and fine American. Oh, he also has a flatbed truck carrier for the odd rescue. Last edited by TheJackRabbit; 10-03-06 at 02:42 PM.

10-15-06, 10:35 PM	#140
pnwfj IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oregon TLCA# 14484 Posts: 89	Northwest Land Cruiser Portland Oregon NWLC installed an H55F in an 84FJ60 for me. They also re-build my t-case, installed custom drive-lines, and a bunch of other stuff. I highly recommend Tony and Matt - good guys, good shop. Lots of old Land Cruisers on the log - a fun place to just look around. PNWFJ __________________ -------------------------------------- PNWFJ (Pacific Northwest FJ) FJ60 - 1984 (current truck) (have had FJ55, FJ80) OME Suspension, Kamar rack, 31" BFG MTs, 2F, 220K TLCA Member

10-15-06, 11:03 PM	#141
hbarber IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1	New rig for me. I sold a 1988 Ford PU and picked up a 1985 FJ 60. I hope I made a good choice! I can now take my kids out in the desert. I am having a little trouble with the rear seatbelts. They lock sometimes and are hard to get unlocked. Any suggestions? What kind of monthly maintenance should I be concerned with overall? hb

10-17-06, 08:06 AM	#142
trimmertrail IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 107	anyone know a tech in eastern pa I'm in the easton, bethlehem, allentown area

10-21-06, 09:47 AM	#143
hobiesbestfriend IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 200	Cruiserhead on Vancouver Island? I searched for anything on Vancouver Island or BC or Canada. Very little. I'm looking for more of a diesel cruiserhead specialist if possible. Anyone near Victoria, BC? __________________ 81 BJ60 Completely Gutted, Bobbed 33" 85 Toyota 4Runner 5" Lift, 33 BFG's, Custom F/R Bumpers with Swing out Tire Carrier, Warn 8274. Misc other stuff

10-22-06, 02:54 PM	#144
ColoradoLC IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 286	I know there are some places in NH for Cruisers, but does anyone know of any good Cruiser mechanics in upper Connecticut? __________________ 1986 FJ60 - Rear discs, JK Custom front bumper, 33x12.5 BFG ATs, Land Cruiser bottle opener and a whole bunch of other things. - For Sale! 1997 FZJ80 - Stock

10-25-06, 10:18 AM	#145
CharlieFJ60 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1	Recommend a mechanic - South Lake Tahoe Hey Cruisers, Just bought a 1985 FJ60. I am looking for a mechanic in or around South Lake Tahoe, CA. Any recommendations? Happy Cruisin'

10-26-06, 10:15 AM	#146
DRRNDO IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5	mechano near Toronto? Can anyone recommend a cruiser mechanic or more generally a good diesel shop within an hour west of Toronto - Mississauga, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge, etc... Thanks.

11-13-06, 01:55 PM	#148
robbyfj62 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grass Valley TLCA# 16445 Posts: 20	Grass Valley. CA. J&M Off Road Springhill Drive (530) 273-7627 Mikey and Jeremy are excellent yoder wrenches as well as just about anything you want to build up. Grass Valley's about 90 minutes east of Sacramento and worth the limp if you're a hurtin' unit. They'll do recoveries and they have their own trailers. Great Dudes, and great work..... if we ever have a post on who to stay away from.... I can let you know about the other guys too. J&M sponsored my buddy's 1964 PRO Arena truck and have recently taken on the challenge to fix my rig after it came back from "the other guys." The other guys know who they are, and may my $4400.00 burn in their pocket and open a door to the bowels of...... any way.... I recommend J&M, HANDS DOWN!! __________________ Robby -1989 FJ62 with a TBI 350 on steroids.