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Mechanical help needed

Discussion in 'Arizona' started by TheNerdNomad, Apr 12, 2021.

  1. Apr 12, 2021 at 6:37 PM
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    TheNerdNomad

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    tl/dr-- anyone know a trustworthy shop in the Phoenix area?

    So I just moved down to the desert and picked up a new 1st gen taco to build a camper in. Being new to town I don't know any shops and don't really want to be burned over and over until I find the good one. I have almost no mechanical experience and all my tools are halfway across the country so I don't trust myself to get an accurate idea of its flaws. It makes some odd sounds but beyond that it drives great. I'm hoping to find someone that can give me an honest idea of what needs to be fixed and/or replaced before I start adding any mods for offroading and camping. Posted in new members then directed here.
     
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    Does anyone have experience with Japan Motors on Main St in Mesa?
     
  7. May 11, 2021 at 10:15 PM
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    No idea really but here's my experience with Yota..

    Yota Pros... LOL ... ok so given that I have ZERO mechanical skills coupled with arthritis so bad I can hardly
    change a light bulb in the house... no exaggeration I can hardly close my hands...

    I drove over and asked Yota Pros to install the Bed-Lights in the truck... had the kit everything but they wouldn't touch it... can't do that they said.

    So then I asked 'em to put on 4 bolts ( bed-step ) and they wouldn't touch that either, claimed it was a liability issue.. LOL

    Oh the shop is nice and clean and pretty heck it never gets dirty... I mean I have no clue what these guys actually do over there.
     
  8. May 11, 2021 at 10:20 PM
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    charliehex

    charliehex I belong in the dirt.

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    If it’s only a few bolts I can give you a hand, bro. I dont have a bunch of tools (lost 10k worth in a fire.) but I can give it a shot.
     
  9. May 12, 2021 at 7:30 AM
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    Hey thanks I found a small shop that did everything for me -
     
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  10. May 12, 2021 at 8:17 AM
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    Yota pros is a dealer esk repair shop.
    You need the state 48 shop there shop is call toys pro or something to the extent
     
  11. May 12, 2021 at 10:41 AM
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