Lift Install Locations - Lower Mainland

Canadianboy · 08-17-2009, 04:33 PM

Hey, does anyone have a good place to recommend to install a lift on my truck? I'll have the components, so just need it installed. Icons, TC Ucas and some new shocks and leafs for the back.

I can get it done at the Nissan store I work at, they will charge me a flat rate of $60 an hour. Thing is, the mechanics that work in our store don't install lifts everyday, so I don't want them to fck it up.

Anbody know a place or someone in the Lower Mainland that knows there stuff but won't ass rape me to bad on the rate???

Canadianboy · 08-21-2009, 09:01 PM

Come on boys!

ltac · 09-30-2009, 08:56 PM

hey im in burn, you know of any easy offroading places besides stave lake?

Canadianboy · 10-04-2009, 10:30 AM

Hey man, I think there is a place in Coquitlam where a lot of people go wheeling and quading. I think its called 'Eagle Ridge'. Might be a good place to check out, if you haven't already.

Head north on Johnson St from Barnet Hwy. Stay on this road. Turns into Plateau Blvd. When you get to the unlocked gate, pass through it, turn right onto the powerline area and park in a safe spot.

I think the area is pretty small though..

CanadianGuy · 10-22-2009, 10:52 AM

i think there is a place called north shore offroad in north van, or National 4wd in langley

ltac · 10-22-2009, 02:51 PM

werd. if i do get a lift installed ill definately refer to this page again. i heard mudding is ok for the engine/tranny as long as you wash your truck off right away after...

Canadianboy · 10-22-2009, 04:47 PM

I ended up putting the lift in myself over a weekend. Worked out fine and I saved the $1000 or so that a shop would charge in labour.

CanadianGuy · 10-23-2009, 04:46 PM

oh okay thats cool. how did it go? have any pictures?

ltac · 10-26-2009, 03:36 PM

hey do u guys know where i can get some soft mud flaps that wont break on my truck? i called north van off road but they said just go to canadian tire and check it out. i broke my front passenger side mud flap a few weeks ago...i looked on this website for generic tacoma mud flaps but couldnt find any.

do you guys know how to start a new post? ive looked but cant figure it out

we should probably go to stave lake before the seasons done (whenever that is).

ltac · 11-01-2009, 11:56 AM

hey went out to stave with a bud and we were doing laps around this big puddle and were putting one side of tires in to kick up some water. did a couple of donuts in rwd and then went 1 side of tires into a different puddle and it completely dropped, my truck almost tipped and we were stuck. i turned off the engine and immediately ran for help and a couple of guys in domestics showed up and generously gave me their hitch. when i was talking to the guy what gear i should be in, he said put in in 4wd low and reverse out...to which i moved no problem. today i did an oil change, and my rear differential fluid is dirty (apparently).

what color is the rear diff fluid supposed to be? the guys said honey colored.

im also now aware that i shouldnt have turned the engine off because its pressurized and keeps the water out. i also bought a k+n air filter cleaner because mine (borla) is dirty. i am going to read through my entire owners manual and will buy a repair book just for the sake of knowledge.

08-17-2009, 04:33 PM	#1
Canadianboy I love Vag! Name: James Joined: Jun 2009, #18308 Location: Vancouver, BC Gender: Male Posts: 560 09 TRD Sport S/B 4x4 Auto in Magnetic Grey 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L Icons, Goodyear Duratracs and KMC Addicts!	Lift Install Locations - Lower Mainland Hey, does anyone have a good place to recommend to install a lift on my truck? I'll have the components, so just need it installed. Icons, TC Ucas and some new shocks and leafs for the back. I can get it done at the Nissan store I work at, they will charge me a flat rate of $60 an hour. Thing is, the mechanics that work in our store don't install lifts everyday, so I don't want them to fck it up. Anbody know a place or someone in the Lower Mainland that knows there stuff but won't ass rape me to bad on the rate???

10-04-2009, 10:30 AM	#4
Canadianboy I love Vag! Name: James Joined: Jun 2009, #18308 Location: Vancouver, BC Gender: Male Posts: 560 09 TRD Sport S/B 4x4 Auto in Magnetic Grey 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L Icons, Goodyear Duratracs and KMC Addicts!	Hey man, I think there is a place in Coquitlam where a lot of people go wheeling and quading. I think its called 'Eagle Ridge'. Might be a good place to check out, if you haven't already. Head north on Johnson St from Barnet Hwy. Stay on this road. Turns into Plateau Blvd. When you get to the unlocked gate, pass through it, turn right onto the powerline area and park in a safe spot. I think the area is pretty small though.. __________________

10-22-2009, 04:47 PM	#7
Canadianboy I love Vag! Name: James Joined: Jun 2009, #18308 Location: Vancouver, BC Gender: Male Posts: 560 09 TRD Sport S/B 4x4 Auto in Magnetic Grey 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L Icons, Goodyear Duratracs and KMC Addicts!	I ended up putting the lift in myself over a weekend. Worked out fine and I saved the $1000 or so that a shop would charge in labour. __________________

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ltac Junior Member Joined: May 2009, #16761 Gender: Male Posts: 13 trd 4x4 2007 Double Cab Automatic	hey im in burn, you know of any easy offroading places besides stave lake?

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CanadianGuy Member Joined: Jul 2009, #20319 Location: Vancouver, BC Gender: Male Posts: 36 08 Access Cab 4x4 TRD 2008 Access Cab Manual V6	i think there is a place called north shore offroad in north van, or National 4wd in langley

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ltac Junior Member Joined: May 2009, #16761 Gender: Male Posts: 13 trd 4x4 2007 Double Cab Automatic	werd. if i do get a lift installed ill definately refer to this page again. i heard mudding is ok for the engine/tranny as long as you wash your truck off right away after...

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CanadianGuy Member Joined: Jul 2009, #20319 Location: Vancouver, BC Gender: Male Posts: 36 08 Access Cab 4x4 TRD 2008 Access Cab Manual V6	oh okay thats cool. how did it go? have any pictures?

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ltac Junior Member Joined: May 2009, #16761 Gender: Male Posts: 13 trd 4x4 2007 Double Cab Automatic	hey do u guys know where i can get some soft mud flaps that wont break on my truck? i called north van off road but they said just go to canadian tire and check it out. i broke my front passenger side mud flap a few weeks ago...i looked on this website for generic tacoma mud flaps but couldnt find any. do you guys know how to start a new post? ive looked but cant figure it out we should probably go to stave lake before the seasons done (whenever that is).

11-01-2009, 11:56 AM	#10
ltac Junior Member Joined: May 2009, #16761 Gender: Male Posts: 13 trd 4x4 2007 Double Cab Automatic	hey went out to stave with a bud and we were doing laps around this big puddle and were putting one side of tires in to kick up some water. did a couple of donuts in rwd and then went 1 side of tires into a different puddle and it completely dropped, my truck almost tipped and we were stuck. i turned off the engine and immediately ran for help and a couple of guys in domestics showed up and generously gave me their hitch. when i was talking to the guy what gear i should be in, he said put in in 4wd low and reverse out...to which i moved no problem. today i did an oil change, and my rear differential fluid is dirty (apparently). what color is the rear diff fluid supposed to be? the guys said honey colored. im also now aware that i shouldnt have turned the engine off because its pressurized and keeps the water out. i also bought a k+n air filter cleaner because mine (borla) is dirty. i am going to read through my entire owners manual and will buy a repair book just for the sake of knowledge.

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