Looking for LC Shop in Dallas

97 FZJ80 · 01-04-08, 12:41 AM

I need a bunch of work done on my 80. Any one have a good recommendation in the Dallas area? Thanks!

97 FZJ80 · 01-04-08, 07:08 AM

Here is what I need done, I have all the parts already.

1997 80 series
120k miles

* Front brakes - 100-series pads and OEM rotors
* Rear brakes - flush and bleed, including load
proportioning valve
* Tune-up - spark plugs, wires, rotor, cap, timing
checked
* Fan belts
* Radiator flushed and filled
* Radiator hoses and heater hoses replaced
* Thermostat and gasket replaced
* Fan clutch replaced
* Driver's side birfield repacked and bearings
replaced
* front axle fluid replaced

iaintscared1969 · 01-04-08, 04:03 PM

I am in Irving if you want to drop a line.

jomo · 01-04-08, 05:47 PM

I think you want to go to Butch Baker, Baker Tire in Bonham. He is Texican on this board. He has done a lot of work on my 80 and it's been perfect. He owns an 80 as well.

97 FZJ80 · 01-06-08, 12:24 AM

I would love for Butch to work on my 80, but I'm leaving town tomorrow and can't make it up to Bonham on such as short notice.

Otto Von Squiggy · 01-08-08, 10:43 AM

Good news about half that can be done WITHOUT a mechanic. do you have a factory service manual (FSM) that will help an incredible amount. trust me you can do most of these things. and I am only a .5

mechanic.

CRZRJames · 01-09-08, 01:05 PM

Everything on the list, with possible exception of the birfield, is something any local mechanic shop can do.

If you're interested, you can bring it to Garland and I'll show you how to do the birfield in my garage. You supply parts and corn liquor.

Otherwise, Butch is best one I know.

James

97 FZJ80 · 01-10-08, 01:22 AM

Thanks for all the offers for help. I ended up calling Randy and he took good care of my 80 while I was out of town.

I normally do all the work on my own cars and have already repacked the PS birfield a while back. I'm really swamped with work right now and really need to have the job done while I'm out of town.

97 FZJ80 · 01-10-08, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otto Von Squiggy

Good news about half that can be done WITHOUT a mechanic. do you have a factory service manual (FSM) that will help an incredible amount. trust me you can do most of these things. and I am only a .5

mechanic.

I agree. The factory service manual is invaluable. I have both the hard copy and soft copy (pdf files downloaded from Toyota). I print out the paged I need for the job so that I don't dirty up my nice hard copy of the manual.

iaintscared1969 · 01-10-08, 06:26 AM

Thanks 97 FJZ80, Sure was fun to work on and give me a call when you are ready for the rest. Now get some sleep and enjoy the home time.

01-04-08, 12:41 AM	#1
97 FZJ80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 1,273	Looking for LC Shop in Dallas I need a bunch of work done on my 80. Any one have a good recommendation in the Dallas area? Thanks! __________________ 97 LX450 - Plano, TX ARB winch bumper - triple lockers - center d/l switch - reclining mid/rear seats - HIRs - map/domes/doors/cargo/tail LEDs - crystal clear lights - aux fuse block - power outlets - lots of cupholders - PriorityStart! - Optima - exact mats - Waeco fridge - xfer case cover To be installed: OME 851/852, Bilsteins, dual batteries w/Optima D31M, JDM condensor fan, JDM fog lights, Rear bumper with tire and fuel carriers, snorkel "Today is yesterday's tomorrow"

01-04-08, 07:08 AM	#2
97 FZJ80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 1,273	Here is what I need done, I have all the parts already. 1997 80 series 120k miles * Front brakes - 100-series pads and OEM rotors * Rear brakes - flush and bleed, including load proportioning valve * Tune-up - spark plugs, wires, rotor, cap, timing checked * Fan belts * Radiator flushed and filled * Radiator hoses and heater hoses replaced * Thermostat and gasket replaced * Fan clutch replaced * Driver's side birfield repacked and bearings replaced * front axle fluid replaced __________________ 97 LX450 - Plano, TX ARB winch bumper - triple lockers - center d/l switch - reclining mid/rear seats - HIRs - map/domes/doors/cargo/tail LEDs - crystal clear lights - aux fuse block - power outlets - lots of cupholders - PriorityStart! - Optima - exact mats - Waeco fridge - xfer case cover To be installed: OME 851/852, Bilsteins, dual batteries w/Optima D31M, JDM condensor fan, JDM fog lights, Rear bumper with tire and fuel carriers, snorkel "Today is yesterday's tomorrow"

01-04-08, 04:03 PM	#3
iaintscared1969 RT Customs Vortec Junky Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irving, Tx. TLCA# 17528 Posts: 1,749	I am in Irving if you want to drop a line. __________________ Cool place to get all the cruiser crap you could want! http://cruisercrap.com And if you want a Vortec: Randy@RTCustoms.net 1989 FJ 62 4" Hell Creek Suspension, Bridgestone Duellers 33X12.50, Hummer sliders modified of course, HI-Lift Jack, Pioneer Equipment Rack, HFS 2.5 Shackles, Defender Light rack, 4 KC Rally 800 series lights, All new steering components, TaskLED, First responder kit, and a whole lotta stickers! Member: LSLC, DFW and Austin, BSLCA

01-04-08, 05:47 PM	#4
jomo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 85	I think you want to go to Butch Baker, Baker Tire in Bonham. He is Texican on this board. He has done a lot of work on my 80 and it's been perfect. He owns an 80 as well. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------- 97 LX450, 120K, ARB, M12000, J's, L's, Toyo 35s 2000 LC DD, 60K, Stock with 33s & Bilsteins

01-06-08, 12:24 AM	#5
97 FZJ80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 1,273	I would love for Butch to work on my 80, but I'm leaving town tomorrow and can't make it up to Bonham on such as short notice. __________________ 97 LX450 - Plano, TX ARB winch bumper - triple lockers - center d/l switch - reclining mid/rear seats - HIRs - map/domes/doors/cargo/tail LEDs - crystal clear lights - aux fuse block - power outlets - lots of cupholders - PriorityStart! - Optima - exact mats - Waeco fridge - xfer case cover To be installed: OME 851/852, Bilsteins, dual batteries w/Optima D31M, JDM condensor fan, JDM fog lights, Rear bumper with tire and fuel carriers, snorkel "Today is yesterday's tomorrow"


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01-09-08, 01:05 PM	#7
CRZRJames IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 153	Everything on the list, with possible exception of the birfield, is something any local mechanic shop can do. If you're interested, you can bring it to Garland and I'll show you how to do the birfield in my garage. You supply parts and corn liquor. Otherwise, Butch is best one I know. James __________________ 1974 FJ40, 2F, AA Rockbox, 3sp X-fer TLCA #8669

01-10-08, 01:22 AM	#8
97 FZJ80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 1,273	Thanks for all the offers for help. I ended up calling Randy and he took good care of my 80 while I was out of town. I normally do all the work on my own cars and have already repacked the PS birfield a while back. I'm really swamped with work right now and really need to have the job done while I'm out of town. __________________ 97 LX450 - Plano, TX ARB winch bumper - triple lockers - center d/l switch - reclining mid/rear seats - HIRs - map/domes/doors/cargo/tail LEDs - crystal clear lights - aux fuse block - power outlets - lots of cupholders - PriorityStart! - Optima - exact mats - Waeco fridge - xfer case cover To be installed: OME 851/852, Bilsteins, dual batteries w/Optima D31M, JDM condensor fan, JDM fog lights, Rear bumper with tire and fuel carriers, snorkel "Today is yesterday's tomorrow"

01-10-08, 06:26 AM	#10
iaintscared1969 RT Customs Vortec Junky Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irving, Tx. TLCA# 17528 Posts: 1,749	Thanks 97 FJZ80, Sure was fun to work on and give me a call when you are ready for the rest. Now get some sleep and enjoy the home time. __________________ Cool place to get all the cruiser crap you could want! http://cruisercrap.com And if you want a Vortec: Randy@RTCustoms.net 1989 FJ 62 4" Hell Creek Suspension, Bridgestone Duellers 33X12.50, Hummer sliders modified of course, HI-Lift Jack, Pioneer Equipment Rack, HFS 2.5 Shackles, Defender Light rack, 4 KC Rally 800 series lights, All new steering components, TaskLED, First responder kit, and a whole lotta stickers! Member: LSLC, DFW and Austin, BSLCA

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