FAQ CRUISER MECHANICS - Google Document (11 Viewers)

[60TOY]

Virginia beach Va. Bump,to DIA Automotive on Viking. Phil did an awesome job on my rig a few weeks back and she now steers and tracks down the highway like a 2015 LANDCRUISER. Phil is owns an FJ62 so he's afflicted like the rest of us. Great shop and a good guy that knows what he's doing with an alignment rack.

Also wrote a more in depth review on another thread of you want more detail.

 

[alaska120]

I see that Alaska has no entries...
I run a shop in AK and wouldn't mine my listing it if deemed fit.
I have extensive experience with Toyota's, own several Celica's and Corolla's (mostly for racing purposes), several pickups, and have owned and wrenched on an '84 FJ 60. I currently own a 1989 FJ 62.
Shop is at Mile Post 304 Parks Highway.
B & J Services, shop phone is 907-832-1803.
Myself (Jay) and Bill run the place (he, unfortunately, is a Nissan fan).

 

[Silver City Cruiser]

Bills Toy Shop Farmington , NM. 32 years working on just Toyota. Cruiser specialist, Toyota Master Tech. ASE advanced Level Master Tech. 505-325-4388

 

[Andrewskie]

Just spoke with John at SD Trux and he told me they no longer service 40s or 60s. Sad day.
Anybody have any other suggestions in San Diego to service an '86 FJ60 besides 'The Truck Shop'?

 

[wfdeacon88]

Anyone know of anyone in Piedmont area of North Carolina? (Winston-Salem, Greensboro Highpoint, etc)

I searched the thread and didn't see much regarding NC..

 

[gregnash]

Just spoke with John at SD Trux and he told me they no longer service 40s or 60s. Sad day.
Anybody have any other suggestions in San Diego to service an '86 FJ60 besides 'The Truck Shop'?

Eh... depends on how much you want to drive... There is Mark from Mark's Off Road but think he is way south of you or Georg @ Valley Hybrid in Stockton. I cant think of anyone else inbetween.

 

[SoCal C4S]

Glad to see there is a wrench in Tulsa. Might be picking one of these up very soon.

 

[MOCO62]

Looking for a mechanic in Maryland.. There was a guy named Matt in Annapolis,MD that was working on LC. Any Suggestions.

I suggest anyone looking for professional guidance and anyone in Maryland / D.C. / Virginia / West Virginia consult the guys at Iron Pig Offroad in Fredericksburg Virginia. I wasted time with three other local shops attempting to gain an honest assessment and to pass inspection, but the reality is that their knowledge was lightyears behind the guys at IPOR. Lance, Tim and Jack work faster, provide better communication, and their depth of knowledge is unparalleled. They did an excellent job with repairs to my FJ62, but also diagnosed a couple of issues resulting from the last shop's work. These guys are very generous with their time too. Once you see the customer (and owner) vehicles including 40's and 60's and rock crawling beasts down there either already rebuilt or at various stages of frame swap, engine swap etc. ... you will see their vast experience comes from working on these models every single day. Iron Pig Off Road

 

[BTinVA]

Thanks very much for doing this!

Please, if you would, list Toyota Tech in SC as they are, in fact, in SC. I live in Fort Mill and pass them everyday to and from work (in Charlotte, NC).

Go Tigers!

 

[BTinVA]

Two things:

An adjustment to your current list is that Craig at Village Exxon in Virginiais no longer there. He is a mobile mechanic now that also has a shop. His # is (804) 441-1782

Also, a new addition to Virginia and I take my 78 FJ40 to Independent 4X. The mechanic is Matt and is a great guy he drives a 75 FJ40. They are in Asland Va

Independent 4X
10403 Leadbetter Rd
Ashland, VA 23005-3476
804-550-0480

 

[Tysano]

MAN-A-FRE IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS FOR REPAIRS EMAIL ORDER ONLY

 

[711fj62]

Hill's Automotive Center
7735 Alabama St
El Paso, TX 79904

this guy is not a specialist but has done great work on my fj62

 

[Skrewball]

Nathan @35inchoverdrive and I would like to be on the list!

Forge Specialties
10950 Pierson Dr.
Suite 400 (around back)
Fredericksburg VA, 22408
540-693-4603
ForgeSpecialties.com

 

[JD ONeal]

Patick O'Leary Owner of Tinkertoy Automotive
160 McCutcheon Ste. E
El Paso, TX 79932
Phone # (915) 584-5057

I've been taking my 87 fj60 to Pat for a couple of years. He has lots of experience with Land Cruisers and always has been fair on pricing with me

 

[MedicineMan]

RT Customs in Irving. Randy is focused on 40/60 series and vortec conversions. He does have a shop, but keep in mind that this is his side job so he works on a schedule. He is very skilled in working on the Toyotas and is especially good at tackling the jobs where people drop off a box of parts with a chasis and expect it to be put together RIGHT.

He worked on all my cars, including my fleet and the 80 series. He had rewired my car after another mechanic "accidentally" burned it down. Traced the short when another mechanic "messed" up and blame it on the car being old.

His website: RT Customs

anybody know if he is still in business? website isn't working... thanks!

 

[krudo]

A vote here for Top Line Performance. Just had my '67 40 checked over by Mario over there. Real good guy, took good care of me and didn't even charge me for a look over. He works on lots of land cruisers and seems to know them well. Highly recommend if you're anywhere near Huntington Beach!

 

[westtexasfj60]

Regarding the mechanics listed in the DFW area, who would you guys recommend specifically for installing an OME lift?

 

[Gription11]

Cruiser Outfitters and Barret's in Utah are both AWESOME options!

 

[rustybucket]

We need one more land cruiser shop in Washington....in Tacoma! I am residing in the area. I would not mind working for a shop that repairs land cruisers. my frame also needs work done.

 

[torfab]

Hey, Torfab is hiring

We also have a stack of frames for 60's