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Reliable Shops in Western NY

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DrTaco716, Jul 5, 2020.

  1. Jul 5, 2020 at 4:09 PM
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    DrTaco716

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    Thinking about getting a lift soon, are there any reliable shops or even tacomaworld members in this area? I'm in Buffalo and I'm willing to drive maybe 2-3 hours. Looking for a shop who can do it all... CMC, adjust SPC UCAs, install ecgs bushing.. etc thanks.
     
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    AutoFinishers in Rochester. Seek out Lenny.
     
  3. Jul 6, 2020 at 7:58 PM
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    Thanks, I'll take a look
     
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    I asked the same question about 2 months ago. Didn't get many replies. I did find a shop who was glad to install what I wanted, 5100's and rear helpers. I think but not sure if the could install the ecgs if/when the time comes. I just wanted something subtle in going with the 5100's. The shops I did talk to all wanted to sell me "their" lift product rather than discuss what I was interested in. Please let me know who you find to do the work you're interested in. Thanks !
     
  5. Jul 22, 2020 at 7:21 AM
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    Hey Dr Taco, have you found any shop that you felt comfortable with working on your truck yet, in the area ? I'm looking for someone I can trust to replace a bushing with an ECGS bushing. THX !
     
  6. Jul 22, 2020 at 9:58 AM
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    Question for you ... where are you located and how far are you willing to travel? I am in lower NY and our places are few and far between. Sadly, it is not like we are in Cali, or anywhere West for that matter.
     
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    I'm in the Buffalo, NY area. If it was someone familiar with that bushing repair I'd travel a few hours if they could do a "same day" thing. I just havent found anyone here who seems like (admits) they are familiar with that repair and the dealers (not that I'd go there) will only replace the part with a stock Toyota part and I'll be in the same situation down the road. Thanks for the follow up.
     
  8. Jul 22, 2020 at 10:14 AM
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    Slim pickings for us. Is Rochester worth the drive? These guys are there and could be a good option if you have not checked them out:
    https://www.titanmotorworks.com/services

    I wonder if places in Ontario would be closer and better?
     
  9. Jul 22, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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    One other option would be to look instead for Jeep shops. This is one in Buffalo, I think. There are far more Jeep custom shops here in NY. They seem to be everywhere. But they might have the skills to help you:
    https://casullos.com/jeep.htm
     
  10. Jul 22, 2020 at 10:31 AM
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    Rochester is not a problem. Have you had any experience with Titan ? I'll look them up. Cant get into Ontario with the Vid 19, boarders are closed down. I've stopped in a few repair facilities that have turned out some nice rides but when I ask about the bearing/ecgs bushing they seen clueless. Thanks again !!
     
  11. Jul 22, 2020 at 11:29 AM
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    No experience with them at all. Also look at the Jeep place. You would think they could help. Tough going for us, for sure.
     
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    Will do. Thanks again !
     

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