AZ BS Thread 4²0

After they failed to align your car you got a refund? I haven't used them in years because they destroyed my alignment tabs and I had to have news one welded on. Network has done a solid job on cave creek.

 

Think Camelback would align to my requested specs? You guys confirmed my concerns about Firestone, I'll stick with a dealer or Network

 

I think they bank on these "lifetime" alignments by being able to advise / replace parts (tie rods / LCA's / UCA's ) and when they cycle you out enough (you dont let them perform said services) they are losing money so they just refund you. its not a unconditional purchase

 

I went to Oasis Auto Center, They didn't align to my requested specs for some reason but the current alignment they did has been ok.. They do all SDHQ's alignments and people raved about them setting caster to 4* which they had extremely identical set-ups as mine and put me at like 2.5* caster.. I probably wont ever go back to them because they treated me weird and ignored my settings request.

 

Network has a good reputation for a reason. A reliable, decently affordable and honest mechanic is worth their weight in gold.

 

Is this the concensus with the Cactus/Cave Creek location? I brought my Jeep there forever ago and they said they could align it, once it was on the rack they said they couldn't work on my type of control arms (nothing special about the arms and they were adjustable). For this I'm hesitant to go back but everyone including people in the Jeep crowd recommend them

 

I believe that location has the best reputation, yes. Three years ago I had them replace a wheel bearing in my 07 Fusion that Midas had told me also needed new brake pads, rotors, and a few other things for over $800 total...Network took one look at it and I ended up only needing the bearing. Saved me about $500.

 

Funny you mention that, my experience has been the same for two different vehicles.

Took the GF's 4Runner in after we installed Icon Stage 2 w/o uppers. They were pushing us to go next door and buy the Icon billet arms w/ heims. Kinda figured it wouldn't be perfect with stock uppers.

Decided to try them out with the Tacoma (Kings and TC Uppers) and had the same experience. Tech comes out from back and pushes me to go next door and buy the Icon billet arms.. Alignment isn't bad by any means, but not the best specs IMO.

Anyways, going to respring the Kings soon here and looking forward to going back to Network.

 

sounds like incentive/kick back scheme. they didn't tell me i needed shit (i have icon tube uca's, kings & i just welded on the TC cam kit myself.. my truck has like a 2" tacoma lean and both rear shocks leaking and they didn't say shit lol

 

Anyone remember the guy that lived in Marana that did nerf bars, bed racks etc.; is he still around?

 

@JeepAndrew

 

Thanks

 

Aside from on here TW, any sites/groups that run trails regularly around the valley/state?

 

Interested as well. Can't attend all of them but every year I embark on more and more trips.

I know State48Overland on Instagram hosts a lot of Phoenix based trips, check them out.

 

anyone know anything about this modded out salvaged Tacoma

It has very large tires for a 4cyl auto. I'm wondering what the specs one the rear end are and maybe I can use it on mine. Pics are so bad I can't even tell if the wheels are 6 lug.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pts/d/phoenix-parting-wrecked-2006-toyota/7014553651.html

 

Should be a 5 lug. stock wheels were 15 inches and tires on the vin door sticker were 215/70/15. No 6 lug will come with those stock. Judging by tire size he likely regeared too. Might be a good junkyard find for you to buy parts from. I'd give him a call

 

per the code on his vin he came with 3.42's stock, 7.5 inch rear end, 2 pinion open diff. Highly doubt he was still on stock gears with the tires

 

I know but people do crazy things. could have a 6lug swap in the rear and adapters up front for 6 lugs.

 

That turd has been listed for a long time. Id be surprised if any desirable parts were left.

 

I know the entire bed is still available. Tried to make an offer on one bedside but they refuse to piece it out.