Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Thanks for the recommendation, I will be giving them a call.

 

+1 to shaffer's. Went there for my regear.

For the work you're looking at doing, I'd recommend Milo (https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/milogen-fabrications.490657/) in milpitas so its a bit closer for you. If you plan to regear or lockers installed, then I'd definitely say make the drive to Shaffers.

 

Thanks for the link, looks like milo does real good work.

 

+2 for shaffers. Went to him for regear/locker install. My passenger cv dust seal started leaking after that install, but shit happens and I'd still go back to him. I'm replacing it myself this weekend, no biggie.

+2 on Milo too. I did my first CMC myself with BAMF plates. Then went up to 315/70 tires, and started to rub on CMC. Went to milo who did an aggressive CMC for me with multiple angled plates (not one flat plate and way beyond my skillset). His work is really good.

 

I went to them 18 months ago to get longer brake lines installed. I was going to do it myself but couldn’t get the fittings loose and did not want to risk stripping the flats.
Not sure how they did it but they got the lines switched and bled without damaging the fittings.
Cost about $110. I was satisfied and liked that let bring bring my own parts to install. I will go back again if I need something done beyond my skill level.

 

thanks for the info, Will be contacting Milo for a quote!!

 

Thanks for the info

 

Blasphemy! How dare you not check your TW account

I actually like this site better than the gram

 

TW is dope. A bit random, but you reminded me of something. I’ve only been on here for a few years, but it’s been weird to see people come and go on here.... or to see how some people shift the way they talk or act. I used to just look at it as “TW... that one site” but now that I know so many on here personally, it’s been a cool experience and been weird to see so much change over a relatively short period of time.

 

Flare nut wrenches are your best friend with anything related to brakes

 

I shed a tear. Love you too!

 

Another +1 for Schaffers. Albeit just needed nitrogen for shocks. They're seriously offroad oriented. You'll find comfort knowing your vehicle is in the right place just by looking at their work in the lot.

 

Thanks for all the reviews on Shaffer's. I've been shopping around for a shop to do my regear plus lockers install and this seems like the spot. Now just to choose between 4.56 and 4.88..

 

Ask for a recommendation.

I’m on 34’s and went 4.88. Yukon gears and Eaton lockers. So far, I am very happy.

 

5.29s changed my life

 

My ‘03 V6 is on 33’s with 4.88’s and am super happy. I think I would be happy with 5.29’s as well.
But I think 4.56 wouldn’t have worked so well.
I should mention my truck is a pig at 5700 pounds and has a supercharger.

 

I'm going 33s (255/85/16), am currently light weight (OEM bumpers, softtopper), plan on getting a supercharger, and like to cruise at decent highway speed so I've been leaning 4.56 but I can see myself regretting it if I later decide to turn the truck into a pig.

 

If you plan on getting larger tires, Do consider the 4.88 otherwise, good to go!

 

What's the truck used for? Daily? Weekend warrior?

 

Getting it off jack stands will change your life even more. lol