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Old 04-10-06, 06:50 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Eric(erymer) brought up a good point. I am starting this thread to provide shop information (whatever way it pertains to providing cruiser assistance) throughout NC. As the information is gathered i will follow up with a sticky thread sorting the work and general geographic areas out for everyone including shop numbers and addresses. I know some of the information may become duplicate but information thats easily found makes it easier for all of us.


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79 FJ55, 2F w/1.5F Head and 3FE manifolds, H55F/Split Case, Factory PS, Rusty but I'm working on it...

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Sounds good Greg, will edit this with some info for down here shortly.


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Eric(erymer) brought up a good point. I am starting this thread to provide shop information (whatever way it pertains to providing cruiser assistance) throughout NC. As the information is gathered i will follow up with a sticky thread sorting the work and general geographic areas out for everyone including shop numbers and addresses. I know some of the information may become duplicate but information thats easily found makes it easier for all of us.
Good idea Greg. Wish I knew more trustworthy people around here that were as competent with various aspects of cruiser work as they think / say they are!

EDIT: Good idea erymer!!


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And that's exactly why I thought I thread like this would be helpful. This way we can take info from other cruiser owners who have used some of these shops before.


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just got my windshield frame and fender apron back from Ellis plastic media blasting. They did a great job and even removed 4 rusted bolts that I couldn't budge. They had a 1 day turnaround and all of it was only $40. They will definately be getting the rest of my parts for work.

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who would you guys recommend for lift kit work?


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How far away are you wanting to go and what kind of lift ?


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I am in greensboro and am looking to put on a 4 in lift. Not right away, but within the next year. I plan on running 33's. I don't want to do anything drastic as long as I am still running the stock engine.


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This is exactly why i said we need a wrench turning weekend everyonce in awhile here. They are not hard to do.


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good deal. I take it you've done a couple before. I am thinking of installing a set of shackles before I get to that point to give me a little more clearance. So I might need to pick your brain a bit. Thanks for all of your help so far. I would definately be up for a wrenching weekend.


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Ya i've done a few of them. Go to the 45 site on here and look at my 45 build up, from the ground up.


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About getting seats go to Jackson Auto salvage on poole rd in Raleigh. they will let you go out in there lot and look and have never charged more then $200 bucks for top notch seats


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Hey guys,
Anybody know of a good Toyota/LC mechanic within an hour of Charlotte. I need to replace my oil pan gasket. I have the tools and the space just not the time to do it. I don't trust my local dealership. They told me they never see LC's as old as mine in there for service (basically they said we can do it but you might want to go elsewhere). I may still try to do this myself unless I find a shop to do it for a reasonable price.


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You are talking about the 80 right ?

I would not trust anyone down here my way for that but maybe the dealership.

Not too sure though, they had never seen a 45 before in there.


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Darin,
Yes, I am referring to the 80. You have been keeping up, I haven't even added the 100 to my sig line yet. BTW, VERY nice job on the 45!

Anyone know of a toyota tech that drives an 80 or LC in general?


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Darin,

Do you know anything about that "Toyota" shop on the south end of Bragg Blvd.? The one with the "TRD" sign. He is located before Bragg becomes Robeson.


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Do you know anything about that "Toyota" shop on the south end of Bragg Blvd.? The one with the "TRD" sign. He is located before Bragg becomes Robeson.
No but i might have to go down that way one day and see what all he knows.

I also looked at the 40 on post the other day and it was about a 4,000 dollar truck at the most, not 10,000.


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No but i might have to go down that way one day and see what all he knows.

I also looked at the 40 on post the other day and it was about a 4,000 dollar truck at the most, not 10,000.
I was just curious about the guy's shop. I guess I will stop by too.

I agree with you on the 40 at the lemon lot. It is not bad but it is not worth $12,000 either.


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When i was there it was down to 10,000 .


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When i was there it was down to 10,000 .
Maybe if we wait long enough he will drop it down to something more reasonable.

Not that either one of us needs something else to work on right now.


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Lowtops,

There is a place in Fort Mill called Toyota Techs. Get off on Carowinds Blvd and head towards Rock Hill. I've heard they do good work, but they indicated to me they charge $70 an hour. I'm not going to go into details but I would suggest getting a quote in writing if you take anything there.

Also, I think there is an FJ 40 shop up in asheboro, nc. I can't find their info though.
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kfrosty,
Thanks for the lead. I have spoke with a couple of dealerships, but nothing confidence inspiring has come of it.

"I'm not going to go into details but I would suggest getting a quote in writing if you take anything there." This statement is not very confidence inspiring either. I will call them anyway.

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For those in the Charlotte area, in downtown Huntersville there is a shop called Autoworks. The owner, Dale, is a former Toyota certified tech and a down to earth and honest guy. Has a very good level of knowledge around FJ-40s & FJ-60's. He's also a good Land Rover tech if you know anyone with a LR. Hope this helps.
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greg make a sticky of this thread so is readily available...

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In the Triangle, there's Jon at Blackout autosports.. He does work from full buggies to bolt-on lift kit installs.

Pretty good rates, too.

His shop is in Apex, just off US-1 between hwy 55 and ten-ten road. 1009 Goodworth Dr., Suite 112, Apex

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I'll add that I have a "brand new" rear driver's side axle seal leaking already and a stud which holds my locker to the front axle missing after spending mucho dollars at John West's shop. After no wheeling whatsoever (yet, pregnant wife with quads) and genuine Toyota parts used during the gear install.

I've yet to take the Cruiser back to have this corrected and see what kind of warranty is warrantied. I keep meaning to call but seem rather busy with a pregnant wife on her 5th week of bed rest and at least six more to go. But I'll get it done this week.

Although I'm rather dissapointed as I had no intention of messing with the axles for another 10 years within my 80 unless something broke under the proper cicumstances.
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