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Trustworthy mechanic

Discussion in 'Florida' started by Scoobarooo, Feb 21, 2016.

  1. Feb 21, 2016 at 7:31 AM
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    Scoobarooo

    Scoobarooo [OP] Well-Known Member

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    3" OME/Bilstein, Retrofits, Custom Bed rack/Toolbox, Amsoil Everything, tons of others.
    does anyone know if a trusty place to take my truck for basic maintainance in Tampa? I'm in town and country.
     
  2. Feb 21, 2016 at 7:51 AM
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    Rattletrap66

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    No need for a new thread for this, just post in the Tampa thread. @Taco No Baka may know, he is a good mechanic
     
  3. Feb 21, 2016 at 12:19 PM
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    Taco No Baka

    Taco No Baka Interco Tire Snob

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    1998 SR5 Xtra Cab 4WD V6 Spartan Package
    OME 3" lift with Dakar rear leaves and 883 front coils. 36x12.50 Super Swamper TSL/SXs on Pro Comp Series 97 15x8 Steelies, Bud Built Front Skid, 4xI rock sliders, 4.88s and an Eaton True Trac LSD up front, 4.88s and a Detroit Locker in the rear, LED cab clearance lights, Sway Bar Delete, Rear Diff Breather Mod, Autometer Monster Tach, Cobra 25LTD Classic, Roof-mounted 3' Firestik Firefly, Garmin GPS, HiLift Jack, Flush-mount LED pod lights in rear bumper, 28" light bar in the front bumper, rear shock relocation (Ruff Stuff brackets), u-bolt flip with Ruff Stuff Anti-wrap perches, CBI rear frame reinforcements, 10" travel Bilstein 5125 rear shocks, heavy duty front crossmember made by Allenfab, Rear shock mounts/crossmember (for upper mounts), spring perches, frame plates, and front crossmember welded in by Allenfab, CBI Ditch Light Brackets, Ditch Light Pods. AllenFab Custom Hybrid front bumper and recovery points. Drivetrain lifted 2" in conjunction with a 2" BL. Modified Trail Gear transmission crossmember/skid. Warn Xeon 10K winch. Large left side body mod.
    Thanks, Frank. :fistbump: Unfortunately, I got nothing. I usually work on my own stuff if I can. Otherwise, I just have to take a chance like everyone else. o_O :eek:
     
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  4. Feb 21, 2016 at 12:26 PM
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    SnowroxKT

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  5. Feb 21, 2016 at 12:39 PM
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    Scoobarooo

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    I know how. I just moved to Tampa and don't have access to tools anymore. As for an alignment, can't do that myself unless I did it the old fashion way lol
     
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  6. Feb 21, 2016 at 12:45 PM
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    cosmicfires

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  7. Feb 21, 2016 at 12:46 PM
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    Taco No Baka

    Taco No Baka Interco Tire Snob

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    1998 SR5 Xtra Cab 4WD V6 Spartan Package
    OME 3" lift with Dakar rear leaves and 883 front coils. 36x12.50 Super Swamper TSL/SXs on Pro Comp Series 97 15x8 Steelies, Bud Built Front Skid, 4xI rock sliders, 4.88s and an Eaton True Trac LSD up front, 4.88s and a Detroit Locker in the rear, LED cab clearance lights, Sway Bar Delete, Rear Diff Breather Mod, Autometer Monster Tach, Cobra 25LTD Classic, Roof-mounted 3' Firestik Firefly, Garmin GPS, HiLift Jack, Flush-mount LED pod lights in rear bumper, 28" light bar in the front bumper, rear shock relocation (Ruff Stuff brackets), u-bolt flip with Ruff Stuff Anti-wrap perches, CBI rear frame reinforcements, 10" travel Bilstein 5125 rear shocks, heavy duty front crossmember made by Allenfab, Rear shock mounts/crossmember (for upper mounts), spring perches, frame plates, and front crossmember welded in by Allenfab, CBI Ditch Light Brackets, Ditch Light Pods. AllenFab Custom Hybrid front bumper and recovery points. Drivetrain lifted 2" in conjunction with a 2" BL. Modified Trail Gear transmission crossmember/skid. Warn Xeon 10K winch. Large left side body mod.
    If you're looking for an alignment, I can make a suggestion there. The Pep Boy's on Florida Ave behind my house has the only tech I feel comfortable with doing work on my truck. His name is David Williams. If you want an alignment go in and make an appointment. Make sure you ask for David Williams specifically to do the work. I wouldn't trust anyone else there to work on my chit.

    For machine work, I've had some good results with the NAPA machine shop up the road from me on Florida Ave. They are sometimes a little higher than I'd like pricewise, but they've always done good work for me.
     

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