Cruiser Shops (1 Viewer)

[bucfl]

Anyone know of local shops specializing in LC's? I think it would be good to have a list to use. Maybe make it a sticky.

 

[cruisermatt]

The FJ Company in Miami - they only do 40's though.

Stoney's Automotive in Hobe Sound

There's Amazonia 4x4 but the last I heard they went out of business.

Deo Kline (Mel Lowe) takes on some custom work in Gainesville

Geared Restorations (Land Rover Defender specialists) in Orlando would probably take on a Land Cruiser. I personally work at this shop.

The reality is (although many try to believe this isn't true) is that Land Cruiser really aren't that special or unique mechanically. Any mechanic should have no trouble working on one. Wether that mechanic is going to do a good job or not is based on their skill and care, not because they "aren't good enough" to work on your Toyota. Just remember that every Land Cruiser was sold at a dealership at one point and people took them to the corner mechanic for service.

 

[bucfl]

I do have a mechanic i go to for all my work and have been for years. I just figured there might be some shops around the Tampa/St. Pete area. Something to compare to.

 

[CruiserCliff]

Toyhouse on US 301 near the intersection of I-4 and US-301

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Guys I am working on opening a LC shop in the St Pete/Tampa area. I have a factory trained master mechanic that all he has worked on for the last 20 years are 40/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 series Land cruisers LOL.. We will be doing general maintenance to full on engine swaps, rebuilds, and conversions.

 

[bucfl]

Sweet... keep us posted.

 

[cruisermatt]

Good luck -

 

[Traskew3]

Yeah @FloridaFJ80 keep us posted!

@bucfl it's a little far but I drove to Atlanta a few weeks ago and went to ACC Garage | FULL SERVICE AND MODIFICATIONS FOR YOUR TOYOTA AND LEXUS . They helped adjust my torsion bars and AHC sensors and looked it over. They do great work and I will go back. It also helps I have my Mom still up there.

Btw I also saw a sweet bumper @Manhattan is going to get !

 

[d5c5b]

Guys I am working on opening a LC shop in the St Pete/Tampa area. I have a factory trained master mechanic that all he has worked on for the last 20 years are 40/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 series Land cruisers LOL.. We will be doing general maintenance to full on engine swaps, rebuilds, and conversions.

@FloridaFJ80- just picked up a 100 series that needs some PM work done. I live in st.pete and could use a local shop for future work. keep us all informed. thanks

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Thanks guys!!


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[FL cruiser]

You are filling a void. I have a friend in St Pete that has been sending his FJ40 to a shop on the other side of the state due to the lack of anyone here that will work on it. Spending plenty and getting unsatisfactory results.

 

[bucfl]

Heres the thing.... i have been using my mechanic for ages...but his son is now running the place. I took my LC to him when i bought it and he said that it all looked good. Really? Because i noticed like 5 items before even taking it to him. I just dont the warm fuzzies anymore...

 

[FloridaCruiser813]

There's a shop called induction performance in Tampa on 301. They are a supra and gtr shop but very familiar with the 1fze bc people use them in supras. Never had them do any work for me but a good friend of mine takes his supra there. Just another option.

 

[FloridaFJ80]

You are filling a void. I have a friend in St Pete that has been sending his FJ40 to a shop on the other side of the state due to the lack of anyone here that will work on it. Spending plenty and getting unsatisfactory results.

Guys looking for a shop as we speak.. Will hope to be able to help out other cruiser owners the first of the year. Cheers and Happy Holidays

 

[PolishDude]

Guys looking for a shop as we speak.. Will hope to be able to help out other cruiser owners the first of the year. Cheers and Happy Holidays

or this coming weekend

 

[REDrum]

There's Amazonia 4x4 but the last I heard they went out of business.

I drove by the shop last week, still up and running. They seem to rent a few bays in (big) auto body shop. Have about a dozen trucks being worked on.

The reality is (although many try to believe this isn't true) is that Land Cruiser really aren't that special or unique mechanically. Any mechanic should have no trouble working on one. Wether that mechanic is going to do a good job or not is based on their skill and care, not because they "aren't good enough" to work on your Toyota. Just remember that every Land Cruiser was sold at a dealership at one point and people took them to the corner mechanic for service.

Very true on a many levels. Unlike Land Rovers....

 

[cruisermatt]

Very true on a many levels. Unlike Land Rovers....

Land Rovers aren't any more technically challenging, they just need a bit more patience...

 

[REDrum]

Land Rovers aren't any more technically challenging, they just need a bit more patience...

LOL, agreed.

 

[FL cruiser]

REDrum, I see you have roots in Costa Rica and are in the Coffee business.

My little sister (born Tica) is in the coffee business and now works for Mayorga Coffee.
I went to Mal Pais back in the late 70's when it was 4WD only road to get there.

 

[REDrum]

REDrum, I see you have roots in Costa Rica and are in the Coffee business.

My little sister (born Tica) is in the coffee business and now works for Mayorga Coffee.
I went to Mal Pais back in the late 70's when it was 4WD only road to get there.

Tuanis amigo! So not to thread-jack will PM you.