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Shop Recommendations in or near Oakland/Berkeley area?

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by SLOKS, Jun 12, 2025.

  1. Jun 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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    SLOKS

    SLOKS [OP] Member

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    SF Bay Area
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    2014 Tacoma Access Cab 4WD 2.7L-i4
    Hi all, I just bought my first Tacoma a couple months ago and am looking for an honest and reliable mechanic thats familiar with trucks and wont rip me off cause I'm not a man. My truck is currently all stock and I'm excited to start working on her build :)

    What are shops you all like to buy tires and wheels from? Hoping to upgrade to from 245/75/16 to 265/75/16 tires and then eventually buy new wheels when I have the budget for it. Someone suggested George Oren for tires, but wondering about where to get wheels too.

    I also want to eventually install Bilstein 5100s front and rear and maybe AAL if that seems necessary but not sure what is overkill or not yet for my needs. What should would be good for that kinda work? Been looking at Bay Trucks Accessories in Daly City and Shaffers Off Road in Union City. Any thoughts about them or suggestions for other shops?

    What about alignment work? I am fixin to change my inner and outer tie rods and will need to get an alignment afterwards. Seems like especially after getting bigger tires and lifts that you need to take your truck to someone who is familiar with 4x4 and can align them properly.

    Thanks in advance for the suggestions!
     

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