I did the head gasket and replaced all my A/C components this winter on my 1996 LX450. I need the A/C to blow cold, any good Cruiser shops in Los Angeles that know how to work on these old tanks.
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Unless you're drowning in money, avoid TLC 4x4 in Chatsworth. They seem to do a great job at full restorations and restomods, but service work clients are second-rate citizens to those looking to spend upwards of $150k. It'll take forever and the work is "just ok"
RPM Garage in Monrovia. Shige's Premier Auto Service in Gardena.
I do get a lot of stuff done at West Coast Tire & Service, but they're not Cruiser specialists or the cheapest (just reliable/fair and close to me in W LA). West Los Angeles Auto Repair - West Coast Tire & Service
I do get a lot of stuff done at West Coast Tire & Service, but they're not Cruiser specialists or the cheapest (just reliable/fair and close to me in W LA). West Los Angeles Auto Repair - West Coast Tire & Service
NorCalFJ100
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Where in LA?
UCLAcruiser
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The peeps at RPM Garage are super solid. Honest dudes and good work. Warning though, it takes FOREVER due to popularity and demand. They work hard and fast but damn, they got sooooo many people that rely on them.
2nd for Topline.
2nd for k&h in canoga park
I vouch for RPM garage.
RPM is solid.
bpenn1980
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My mechanic passed away a couple years ago and it has been a PITA finding a new shop.
-I just called Shige's and they were pretty disinterested in servicing an 80-series, but said '96 or newer, maybe.
-West Coast Tire & Service was a little bit the same and said '95 and newer preferred, but they were at least open to taking a look and said if it was engine/drivetrain that they could probably do it.
-I'm out in SGV occasionally, so maybe I should try RPM
I never thought finding a mechanic who would even accept the truck for service would be a problem. I'll give West Coast Tire a shot next time I have something small and see how it goes. Fingers crossed.
-I just called Shige's and they were pretty disinterested in servicing an 80-series, but said '96 or newer, maybe.
-West Coast Tire & Service was a little bit the same and said '95 and newer preferred, but they were at least open to taking a look and said if it was engine/drivetrain that they could probably do it.
-I'm out in SGV occasionally, so maybe I should try RPM
I never thought finding a mechanic who would even accept the truck for service would be a problem. I'll give West Coast Tire a shot next time I have something small and see how it goes. Fingers crossed.
Will Van
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Reviving an old thread. I need to get a truck inspected for a potential purchase. Would K&H be a good candidate to do a pre-purchase inspection? Truck is in the Los Angeles area, but I'm not exactly sure where. It's an imported diesel.
Are you going to be allowed to take it to a shop or is the owner taking it to a shop of your choice?
Will Van
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Unknown. How does that impact the shop you recommend?
Well just wondering, are you looking for a mobile mechanic to check it out or can you bring it to a shop?
Will Van
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I could probably make either happen. I would prioritize thoroughness/professionalism over convenience.
You should give 2KRacing.com Performance Parts / Auto Accessories - http://www.2kracing.com/ a call and run it by him. Knowledgeable and thorough.
Will Van
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Thank you for the recommendation!
giver these guys a call, they know what they are doing, and busy..but at least they actually wheel the trucks and know how to fix what you need fixed.
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Will Van
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Thanks so much! I was actually able to get the truck back to Texas.
Check out my build thread if you like.
Check out my build thread if you like.