Trusted 80 series mechanics in Utah?

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

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 the electrical system that's causing the blinker to randomly turn on by itself.

Anyways, drop some recommendations if you have them.

 

[SoTexCruiserDoc]

Keep hearing good things about A Rusted Development in Kamas. I’ll likely take my truck there when it makes it out to Utah. Also Kurt and company (@cruiseroutfit) at Cruiser Outfitters in the valley are a wealth of info, parts and talent.

A Rusted Development

We are your locally owned specialty automotive repair, overlanding outfitter and tire shop that specializes in 4x4 vehicles.

ardoffroad.com

 

[ikarus]

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 the electrical system that's causing the blinker to randomly turn on by itself.

Anyways, drop some recommendations if you have them.

Welcome, that's a great purchase, let's see it! I have a '97 HDJ81 and live in Utah as well. I can give you a bunch of recommendations for shops but to be honest I don't use them, I do all the work myself. I highly recommend that, just to get to know the ins and outs of your vehicle and save money.

If you're interested in that, you'll find the factory service manuals and EWDs in the resource section -

80-series

FJ80, FZJ80 and related models

forum.ih8mud.com

But as far as shops in Utah -

Land Cruiser specific shops:
1. like @SoTexCruiserDoc recommended, everyone speaks highly of A Rusted Development

A Rusted Development

We are your locally owned specialty automotive repair, overlanding outfitter and tire shop that specializes in 4x4 vehicles.

ardoffroad.com

2. State Automotive. I used them for a 100 series back in the day and was happy with their work

State Automotive - Comprehensive Auto Care in Midvale, UT

Choose State Automotive in Midvale, UT for reliable, full-service auto repairs and maintenance. Ensure your vehicle's peak performance—visit us today!

www.stateautomotiveutah.com

3. Agility Customs, specifically Geoffrey Beers, he's the Toyota guru there. Seems to do great work and is in such high demand that he can be a little hard to reach.

Home - Agility Customs

HIGH-PERFORMANCE, CUSTOM BUILDS & PARTS DROP JAWS. DEFY PHYSICS IN STYLE. Quality parts from all your favorite dealers and custom builds to turn your vision into reality, so you can truly call your one-of-a-kind vehicle your own. CONTACT US JEEP TOYOTA ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE BRANDS ALL IN ONE...

www.agilitycustoms.com

General offroad shops and mechanics. These two are recommended in the Tacoma/4Runner/general Toyota world:

1. Trav's Automotive

Auto Repair & Mechanic Shop Midvale, UT Sandy, UT West Jordan, UT | Trav's Automotive

We are the leading mechanic shop serving Midvale, UT, Sandy, UT, and West Jordan, UT. We offer great deals on auto repair services. Stop by our mechanic shop and save today!

www.midvaleautorepair.com

2. Impulse Offroad

Impulse Offroad - Off Road Custom Shop in Murray, UT

Impulse Offroad is an off road shop in Murray, UT specializing in 4x4 suspension, tires & wheels, gears & axles, and off-road accessories.

impulseoffroad.com

Diesel mechanics - I was recommended these shops because the components of a Toyota diesel like the IP aren't really too different from what you see on other diesels, so any competent diesel shop should be able to work on them just fine.

1. T3 Speed

T3 Speed Shop | Expert Light Duty Diesel Pick-up Repair shop in UT

We specialize in light duty diesel pick-up repairs. From diagnostic services to major engine repairs we can take care all of your service and repair needs. We carry the best brands to meet every budget. We offer parts delivery service for Salt Lake County.

t3speedshop.com

2. Certified Injection

Google Search

3. Industrial Injection

Industrial Injection - Diesel Fuel System Experts Since 1985

Discover Industrial Injection: A family-owned leader since 1985 in diesel fuel systems, turbochargers, and engines. Experience top-quality service and innovation in diesel technology for all applications.

industrialinjection.com

4. Rush Diesel

Diesel Repair in Salt Lake City | RUSH Diesel & Automotive

Salt Lake City customers can take their diesel vehicle to RUSH Diesel & Automotive for expert repair. Whether you need a complete engine rebuild or a basic oil change, you can rely on our team to get the work done right. Contact us today.

rushdieselrepair.com

(I did see a 70 Series sitting outside a while ago)

Parts -

Cruiser Outfitters carries a ton of 80 series, JDM and diesel parts

Google Search

Cruiser Teq | Powered by Cruiser Outfitters

Cruiser Teq is powered by Cruiser Outfitters. Get high quality OEM and aftermarket Land Cruiser parts direct to your door, fast!

cruiserteq.com

The people in these FB groups can usually help point you in the right direction if you're looking for something local -

Utah Toyota Offroad

Log into Facebook

Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

www.facebook.com

Utah Land Cruiser Enthusiasts

Log into Facebook

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www.facebook.com

And finally if that's not enough haha there's Cruiserfest going on at the Land Cruiser Museum on Sept 7. So worst case you can show up and talk to other people with diesel cruisers and see what's up

Land Cruiser Heritage Museum - CruiserFest

Announcing the 15th Annual CruiserFest Fundraising Day to Support the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum Join us for a day celebrating all things Land Cruiser. This exciting year we will explore outside the slow & steady stigma that surrounds our beloved Cruisers. Toyota USA joins us this year as the...

landcruiserhm.com

 

[60 toy ota]

Some great replies above I whole heartedly ditto.
I'll add that for engine work there are 2 shops in centerville worth mentioning: metric motors and Dave's automotive. Metric sees a TON of cruisers and have rebuilt 3 motors for me (along lots of other things like heads, etc) to my complete satisfaction. Dave's does mostly diesel mostly from the American big 3, but that doesn't mean they can't or don't see and do a good job on random obscure engines they've never seen. They have a large social media presence if you want to check them out.
Neither of the 2 are likely to have a Toyota diesels come through on a regular basis, but I think you'd be in good hands all the same.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

I can be a fly in mechanic my favorite place to go snowboarding preferably powmow /brighton

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

Keep hearing good things about A Rusted Development in Kamas. I’ll likely take my truck there when it makes it out to Utah. Also Kurt and company (@cruiseroutfit) at Cruiser Outfitters in the valley are a wealth of info, parts and talent.

A Rusted Development

We are your locally owned specialty automotive repair, overlanding outfitter and tire shop that specializes in 4x4 vehicles.

ardoffroad.com

Thanks! I just reached out to Kurt. I'll check out the other when I get the chance.

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

Welcome, that's a great purchase, let's see it! I have a '97 HDJ81 and live in Utah as well. I can give you a bunch of recommendations for shops but to be honest I don't use them, I do all the work myself. I highly recommend that, just to get to know the ins and outs of your vehicle and save money.

If you're interested in that, you'll find the factory service manuals and EWDs in the resource section -

80-series

FJ80, FZJ80 and related models

forum.ih8mud.com

But as far as shops in Utah -

Land Cruiser specific shops:
1. like @SoTexCruiserDoc recommended, everyone speaks highly of A Rusted Development

A Rusted Development

We are your locally owned specialty automotive repair, overlanding outfitter and tire shop that specializes in 4x4 vehicles.

ardoffroad.com

2. State Automotive. I used them for a 100 series back in the day and was happy with their work

State Automotive - Comprehensive Auto Care in Midvale, UT

Choose State Automotive in Midvale, UT for reliable, full-service auto repairs and maintenance. Ensure your vehicle's peak performance—visit us today!

www.stateautomotiveutah.com

3. Agility Customs, specifically Geoffrey Beers, he's the Toyota guru there. Seems to do great work and is in such high demand that he can be a little hard to reach.

Home - Agility Customs

HIGH-PERFORMANCE, CUSTOM BUILDS & PARTS DROP JAWS. DEFY PHYSICS IN STYLE. Quality parts from all your favorite dealers and custom builds to turn your vision into reality, so you can truly call your one-of-a-kind vehicle your own. CONTACT US JEEP TOYOTA ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE BRANDS ALL IN ONE...

www.agilitycustoms.com

General offroad shops and mechanics. These two are recommended in the Tacoma/4Runner/general Toyota world:

1. Trav's Automotive

Auto Repair & Mechanic Shop Midvale, UT Sandy, UT West Jordan, UT | Trav's Automotive

We are the leading mechanic shop serving Midvale, UT, Sandy, UT, and West Jordan, UT. We offer great deals on auto repair services. Stop by our mechanic shop and save today!

www.midvaleautorepair.com

2. Impulse Offroad

Impulse Offroad - Off Road Custom Shop in Murray, UT

Impulse Offroad is an off road shop in Murray, UT specializing in 4x4 suspension, tires & wheels, gears & axles, and off-road accessories.

impulseoffroad.com

Diesel mechanics - I was recommended these shops because the components of a Toyota diesel like the IP aren't really too different from what you see on other diesels, so any competent diesel shop should be able to work on them just fine.

1. T3 Speed

T3 Speed Shop | Expert Light Duty Diesel Pick-up Repair shop in UT

We specialize in light duty diesel pick-up repairs. From diagnostic services to major engine repairs we can take care all of your service and repair needs. We carry the best brands to meet every budget. We offer parts delivery service for Salt Lake County.

t3speedshop.com

2. Certified Injection

Google Search

3. Industrial Injection

Industrial Injection - Diesel Fuel System Experts Since 1985

Discover Industrial Injection: A family-owned leader since 1985 in diesel fuel systems, turbochargers, and engines. Experience top-quality service and innovation in diesel technology for all applications.

industrialinjection.com

4. Rush Diesel

Diesel Repair in Salt Lake City | RUSH Diesel & Automotive

Salt Lake City customers can take their diesel vehicle to RUSH Diesel & Automotive for expert repair. Whether you need a complete engine rebuild or a basic oil change, you can rely on our team to get the work done right. Contact us today.

rushdieselrepair.com

(I did see a 70 Series sitting outside a while ago)

Parts -

Cruiser Outfitters carries a ton of 80 series, JDM and diesel parts

Google Search

Cruiser Teq | Powered by Cruiser Outfitters

Cruiser Teq is powered by Cruiser Outfitters. Get high quality OEM and aftermarket Land Cruiser parts direct to your door, fast!

cruiserteq.com

The people in these FB groups can usually help point you in the right direction if you're looking for something local -

Utah Toyota Offroad

Log into Facebook

Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

www.facebook.com

Utah Land Cruiser Enthusiasts

Log into Facebook

Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

www.facebook.com

And finally if that's not enough haha there's Cruiserfest going on at the Land Cruiser Museum on Sept 7. So worst case you can show up and talk to other people with diesel cruisers and see what's up

Land Cruiser Heritage Museum - CruiserFest

Announcing the 15th Annual CruiserFest Fundraising Day to Support the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum Join us for a day celebrating all things Land Cruiser. This exciting year we will explore outside the slow & steady stigma that surrounds our beloved Cruisers. Toyota USA joins us this year as the...

landcruiserhm.com

Thanks! I'd been looking for this specific one for over a year and found it in Poland. Flew out to see it and test drive it in April and then shipped it out of Germany. It arrived about a week ago.

I definitely plan on doing a lot of the work myself but I'm certain there will be things I won't be able to do myself. Thanks so much for the resources. I'll be scouring through them tonight.

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

Some great replies above I whole heartedly ditto.
I'll add that for engine work there are 2 shops in centerville worth mentioning: metric motors and Dave's automotive. Metric sees a TON of cruisers and have rebuilt 3 motors for me (along lots of other things like heads, etc) to my complete satisfaction. Dave's does mostly diesel mostly from the American big 3, but that doesn't mean they can't or don't see and do a good job on random obscure engines they've never seen. They have a large social media presence if you want to check them out.
Neither of the 2 are likely to have a Toyota diesels come through on a regular basis, but I think you'd be in good hands all the same.

Thanks for the reccs! I'll check them out

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

I can be a fly in mechanic my favorite place to go snowboarding preferably powmow /brighton

I much prefer Alta/Snowbird myself but Powder Mountain and Brighton are favs as well

 

[tmxmotorsports]

I much prefer Alta/Snowbird myself but Powder Mountain and Brighton are favs as well

I have a shirt that says Alta is for bigots lol

 

[Devils Paw 80]

If you're also 7'1" like the real Shaq I recommend Land Tank's seat extensions.