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Trustworthy shops in SoCal?

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by KrnTaco08, Sep 26, 2017.

  1. Sep 26, 2017 at 4:19 PM
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    Hi, I bought a brand new Tacoma TRD OR 4X4 two days ago and I'm looking for Trustworthy shops in the Los Angeles area I can take my truck to install a lift kit.

    I'll even consider on paying someone here on the forums (pending on their work and reputation) I'll drive to SD if I have to for a shop I can trust. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. Sep 26, 2017 at 4:28 PM
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    Best of luck on your search.
     
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  3. Sep 26, 2017 at 4:29 PM
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    I know Salinas in La Habra has lifted a few Tacoma's because I would see them in their shops. Don't know what kind of lift is used or if they are trust worthy.

    Tom's tires in Long Beach does a lot of lifts for all kinds. They did my 2003 Silverado back then.
     
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  4. Sep 26, 2017 at 4:30 PM
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    Moved your thread to the SoCal section
     
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    @Speed Freek is great! and comes very highly recommended for many members on this forum. He's worked on my truck and cant speak any higher of his work.
     
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    He'll be doing my CMC whenever I get around to it.
     
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    Not sure of your exact location, but @Shmellmopwho over in Lomita installed my Front king suspension including TC UCA’s. Great guy with lots of experience and a great reputation on here.
     
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    I would definitely recommend @Speed Freek

    He did my lift, CMC, and ecgs bushing install. Great work for a great price. Plus he's a cool dude that knows his stuff.

    He's located in Vista so he's a little closer to you than coming all the way down to sd.
     
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    Thanks buddy
     
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    Thank you for all the responses! Also, I'm trying to create a thread on the classifieds but it's telling me I need 50 post or threads.

    How do I check this? Thx.
     
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    Awesome. That's good to hear
     
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    Holy cow, thank you for all the recommendations!! Super stoked to have such a good rep! I try pretty damn hard thats for sure!

    @KrnTaco08 PM me and I can give you a price and you can even wait while I do it, and I have done over 300 lifts on just Tacomas alone
     
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    Sounds like a plan @Speed Freek. Thank you to all the members for the recommendation. Much appreciated!
     
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    @Yotamac does great work and is in Artesia :thumbsup:
     
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