mechanic

I live in the Phoenix area and would like a recommendation for a good LC mechanic. Thanks in advance

Hi all! First post here and only been in the 4 wheel drive/offroad world for the last 6 months and with two other project cars (240z and 240sx) in my garage id rather take the daily driver 07 lx470 to a reputable shop for some scheduled maintenance (Timing Belt). Any recommendations? Did some...

Hey guys. I purchased a '97 HDJ80. I'm looking for a good diesel mechanic and/or a mechanic that's good with electrical systems. I live in SLC but willing to make a trip for a good mechanic. My truck is in good shape although I'd like to give it a thorough tune. There's also something up with...

Hello! I’m looking for a legitimate mechanic in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley area familiar with the 100-series! Somebody real familiar with the 2UZ and Toyotas in general would be great. The place my truck is currently at (independent Toyota/Lexus focused shop) has had it for almost two weeks...

Hey all- I am in need of a good mechanic to sort out a few issue on an original 2f engine. Just got my cruiser back in December from restoration and need it running as good as it looks. Any recommendations on a LC shop would be greatly appreciated!

Hi all, Look at a necessary engine rebuild on my JDM 93 Prado with a 1KZ-TE. I will supply this rebuild kit but was just quoted ~40hrs and $6k+ in labor. I understand it’s older so „pay to play“ is well known. Is there anyone who might have different rates/time to rebuild or is this pretty...

Hey all, Title says it all. Basically my LC engine was making a squeaking sound when the engine got warmed up. Then the higher the rpm's the faster the squeak got. I took it to a local shop here in Austin, explained the symptoms to the mechanic. Coincidentally on my 16mi drive to the shop the...

Do any of you guys have recommendations for a reputable shop in Hattiesburg? I don’t always have the tools or knowledge for the occasional repair.

Hey everyone, Ive had my 97 LC for about 3 months now and it's giving me some weird symptoms and sadly is starting to knock with only 138,000 on the odometer. I'm looking for suggestions on where to start, and realistically I'll probably be looking for a shop in my area that can do a rebuild...

I need to replace my leaking manifold and bought TPI headers. However, my normal mechanic doesn't install headers. I talked to Merriam but he is backed up until at least June. Do you have any recommendations?

Any recommendations for a good mechanic in Knoxville, TN. Someone who likes working on J80's? Thanks!

Hi fellas, new owner of a 94 FZJ80 with 300k on the clock so naturally the old gal needs some work. I'm by no means a master mechanic, but i'm also not afraid to turn some wrenches. What im really looking for is someone in the Ventura County and surrounding areas to give the car a once over and...

Hello All, I'm located in Northern CA. I'm looking for a turbo diesel mechanic to do some work on my 1988 BJ 74. Any suggestions? Thanks

Getting Techstream up and running can be a bit of a pain. Hopefully this helps someone get started quickly. Step 1: Purchase an OBD-II / Mini-VCI interface. - I have sold out of my cables and supply chains are back in order, so no reason to purchase more. Anything like this will work: Mini-VCI...

It seems every damn time a mechanic works on my vehicle, they end up with extra screws and bolts left off their dismantle efforts to find fresh work! I am unfamiliar with this lower right attachment under the kick plate cover. Please advise as I think yet anotger bolt missing. Photo is upside...

Hello, does anyone know a diesel mechanic near Richmond VA area? I have a 3B diesel that is not starting up, most likely due to a starter issue.Or... if anyone of you is local to Richmond VA willing to help over the weekend that will be great... I order beer and pizza 😀

Hey guys, looking to find a reputable mechanic in the area to work on my soon to be 2001 LX470. I spoke with one of the service advisors at Lexus of Knoxville, they seemed hesitant to take a peek at the AHC (it's making some knocking noises). Anyhow, who do you know around the area that's good...

Does anyone have a recommendation for a mechanic in South Austin to reboot the CV's on a GX470. I have used Land Cruiser Specialists before and AJ's has a lot of recommendations. It is over an hour round trip to the north locations, so dropping off and picking up is close to 3 hrs. Maybe the...

I've heard Bearden and Landcruiser specialists recommended for land cruiser work in Austin. If I need my 82 fj60 transfer case rebuilt (front output bearing is shot) who is the right choice in town? should I go with a trans rebuilder? My mobile mechanic doesn't do that sort of thing. What...

When I ask my local Toyota dealer's service department to "lubricate the propeller shaft" or "re-torque the propeller shaft bolt" on my LC (things in the maintenance guide), they look at me like I'm speaking in tongues. Not to mention their inability to balance the wheels, successfully complete...