Any Reputable Shops In or Near Texas?

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I have a 2017 200 I would like to modify with suspension, bumpers, gears, sliders, and probably lockers.

I've decided on the following:
King 2.5 suspension (will probably order from Filthy Motorsports)
TJM T13 front bumper, color matched
Willy beamin's rear bumper, color matched (already ordered)
4.88 gears (i think, but am open to other ratios)
I like Slee sliders, but am open to others.
I'm not sure I need lockers as I only do mild offroading in CO one week a year (think Black Bear pass), but part of me thinks I might as well have it done when the diffs are open to re-gear.

I've talked to Slee offroad and they can install customer supplied suspension, but they haven't installed King suspension on a 200. They can order the TJM T13, but I would be responsible for having the bumpers coated or painted. I know they have a great reputation on this forum, but they're 10 hours away from me. That wouldn't be a problem if I could just drop off my vehicle for a week or two, but I would also need to coordinate bumper painting there. I guess I could have both bumpers shipped to me and have them painted locally, but them I have to get them to Colorado.

At this point, I'm tempted to just accumulate all the parts and take them to a closer shop to have everything done. Can anyone vouch for a Texas shop? I'm in Midland, so would prefer something close to, or west of, I-35. I really don't want to drive to Houston.
 
It's still a 10+ hour drive but you may consider checking with Camelback Toyota in Phoenix. I've heard they do the occasional build and that may help you out with the paint matching? I can't vouch for anything more than an oil change / inspection when I was driving through but I do order all my parts there.

That said, I've also driven from the Bay Area to have installs done at Slee... they do great work.
 
short of the paint Slee would be my choice for the work outlined - and I'd for sure consider hard on doing lockers if you do the 4:88's..... which I think are the only viable option. it's a haul but they truly are great to work with.

Why the Kings over the Icon's ? both are obviously top notch but the Icons offer several options ( even 3.0 fronts) and additional components.

Congrats on the 17' !
 
2nd for Duggy if you're willing to bring it to Houston - I also know a great body shop or PC'ing shop for the bumpers in town...PM me if you want details.

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I have a 2017 200 I would like to modify with suspension, bumpers, gears, sliders, and probably lockers.

I've decided on the following:
King 2.5 suspension (will probably order from Filthy Motorsports)
TJM T13 front bumper, color matched
Willy beamin's rear bumper, color matched (already ordered)
4.88 gears (i think, but am open to other ratios)
I like Slee sliders, but am open to others.
I'm not sure I need lockers as I only do mild offroading in CO one week a year (think Black Bear pass), but part of me thinks I might as well have it done when the diffs are open to re-gear.

I've talked to Slee offroad and they can install customer supplied suspension, but they haven't installed King suspension on a 200. They can order the TJM T13, but I would be responsible for having the bumpers coated or painted. I know they have a great reputation on this forum, but they're 10 hours away from me. That wouldn't be a problem if I could just drop off my vehicle for a week or two, but I would also need to coordinate bumper painting there. I guess I could have both bumpers shipped to me and have them painted locally, but them I have to get them to Colorado.

At this point, I'm tempted to just accumulate all the parts and take them to a closer shop to have everything done. Can anyone vouch for a Texas shop? I'm in Midland, so would prefer something close to, or west of, I-35. I really don't want to drive to Houston.

I'm also in Midland and have not found a decent shop for modifications in West Texas. Let me know if you find one!!!
 

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