Good Dana Point mechanic?
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bluto
More questions than answers.
I spent less than $200 on metric tools, hydraulic jack, and stands to do the lift. And I got to use them again changing brake pads and installing my sliders. Learned some things along the way = priceless.
Although I expect the quality work from Harry I think I'd benefit myself by trying to do the lift myself...with somebody's help of course.
For those prices, I'd drive up to Simi Valley and let MAF do it if you're not comfortable doing it yourself.
smug01 - you're not alone in the $$ thought. I don't think I've saved anything over the stealership on routine maintenance. The thing I'm never sure of is the 'sales job' on 'needed' maintenance or upsells you'll get from stealership service writers. Not sure where Harry or the owner of the shop falls there.
smug01 - you're not alone in the $$ thought. I don't think I've saved anything over the stealership on routine maintenance. The thing I'm never sure of is the 'sales job' on 'needed' maintenance or upsells you'll get from stealership service writers. Not sure where Harry or the owner of the shop falls there.
It really isn't that bad (I'm a
to ish mechanic) provided you have the right tools, good 6+ ton jack stands, Slee's instructions, and a little Mud help 
I was just woried about the top front shock bolts and the bottom rear bolts since mine had been there for 10 years and I have heard of issues with shearing them that I did not want to tackle.Harry seems straightforward enough, but I had issues with service execution that should not have happened at dealer-ish prices...hence the lack of a good value for the money rating. I don't want to say that I do not recomend them, just that I have used them and choose to go elsewhere. Feel free to PM me for the details if interested.
I now go to Ford's Automotive in Costa Mesa and have not had any issues with them.
Slomo
It's Complicated
I could help out if you are interested, I am just north of you in Mission Viejo. I have done a few and have helpfull tools.
PM me if you want.bluto
More questions than answers.
...and asked the knowledgeable members of MUD especially here in SC80s (You know who you are!)...
I could help out if you are interested, I am just north of you in Mission Viejo. I have done a few and have helpfull tools.
That's the one!
I would have never guessed Amato does lifts
I could help out if you are interested, I am just north of you in Mission Viejo. I have done a few and have helpfull tools.
If you guys end up doing this please let me know when/where. I'm hoping to someday lift my truck, so I'd like to learn. And, I am always willing to help or heckle - whichever seems most appropriate at the time
!
Slomo
It's Complicated
Not a problem at all. You are more than welcome Joe. He still has to get the parts so it may be a little while. Will post up or PM when.
Willing to help.
I am always willing to help and watch and learn. Shoot I might even be able to hand tools, with my non-beer hand.
I am always willing to help
and watch and learn. Shoot I might even be able to hand tools, with my non-beer hand.
Slomo
It's Complicated
A man after my own heart.
