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Regear shop College Station area?

Discussion in 'Texas' started by Plucky was his name, Aug 27, 2019.

  1. Aug 27, 2019 at 10:39 AM
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    Plucky was his name

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    Hey Folks,

    I’m nearby Bryan/College Station, and I’m looking for a shop who can do more than run-of-the-mill lift kits and window tints. I’d love to find a shop who can give my 2007 Tacoma 4cylinder 4x4 5 speed a regear.

    If there isn’t a recommended shop in the B/CS area then Huntsville works, along with Palestine, Fairfield, or Livingston. Maybe Conroe, too.

    I’m aware of Duggy’s Garage just north of Houston, and of Tandem, between Dallas and Fort Worth — just looking for a trustworthy shop a little closer to me. I appreciate any information!
     
  2. Aug 27, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    @jlusmc Had his gears done with a shop in Huntsville. Don't know the name of the place but maybe James will chime in.
     
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  3. Aug 27, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    I really appreciate it, thank you! Huntsville would be wonderful.
     
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  4. Aug 27, 2019 at 11:02 AM
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    I will text him, James has a lot going on at home right now and has not been on TW much.
     
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  5. Aug 27, 2019 at 11:05 AM
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    Absolutely zero rush on anything, and again, many thanks, Sir.
     
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  6. Aug 27, 2019 at 11:07 AM
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    Thanks @Bigdaddy4760. The shop I used is Texas Auto Gear located in Magnolia, TX off FM 1488
    The owner is David Yackley
     
  7. Aug 27, 2019 at 11:10 AM
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    You guys are the absolute best, can’t thank you enough, Sir. I’m literally driving right past that shop tomorrow for work. Won’t be in my truck, but I can still have a face-to-face chat with them. This is perfect.

    Thank you for taking time out of your day for this, I mean it.
     
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  8. Aug 27, 2019 at 11:10 AM
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    :thumbsup: :cheers:
     
  9. Aug 27, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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    No problem. Glad we could provide useful info. Best of luck with your build.
     
  10. Aug 27, 2019 at 7:01 PM
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    Build progressing one paycheck at a time. Seems that’s a common trend with me.
     
  11. Aug 27, 2019 at 7:01 PM
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    Common with all of us.
     
  12. Aug 29, 2019 at 7:21 AM
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    Charge all the things!!!!
     
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  13. Aug 29, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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    Ahhhhhh the old charge now and bleed forever trick. I experienced this when I was younger.
     
  14. Aug 29, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    Same here but those wounds have healed. You been doing good James?
     
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  15. Aug 29, 2019 at 7:53 AM
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    Long story I'll pm you bud.
     
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    I’ve tried to be good about only using cash-in-hand for purchases, and all purchases involving truck mods, but I have charged a few tractor implements. It’d be so easy to swipe and forget, haha, but I just work overtime, scrimp for a month, and I sleep easier at night knowing I don’t owe a lender.

    That little plastic magic devil card does call out sometimes, though.
     
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    A friend who knows I want to regear finally replied to me — he said leave it in 4th, haha. A pragmatic solution but slightly askew of my intent.
     
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    Yeah, he just likes to talk me out of spending money.
     
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