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Can you recommend a good taco mechanic?

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by orangeracer, Jun 26, 2016.

  1. Jun 26, 2016 at 5:02 PM
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    orangeracer

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    hey all,

    I was looking into getting the TOB and clutch replaced in the 06 Tacoma I recently purchased. My local dealers all want around $1600 to do the job. Can anyone recommend a good Socal shop other then a Toyota dealer that I might be able to save some money at? Thanks.
     
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  2. Jun 26, 2016 at 5:08 PM
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    Leer camper, bug-rug, fox suspension 2.0 rear, fox 2.5 front, BAMF sliders and LCA, TRD fake 3 piece rims
    Look up speedfreak
     
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  3. Jun 26, 2016 at 6:24 PM
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    Is he a member on here or is that the name of the shop?
     
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  4. Jun 26, 2016 at 6:32 PM
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    Member here
     
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  6. Jun 26, 2016 at 6:37 PM
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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...

    Ill PM you.

    Thanks guys!
     
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  7. Jun 26, 2016 at 6:46 PM
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    Thanks guys!!!
     
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