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Discussion in 'Northern California' started by htan00, Oct 11, 2016.

  1. Oct 11, 2016 at 11:59 AM
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    htan00

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    can anyone recommend a good shop for lifts and leveling kids in the Bay Area? Thanks
     
  2. Oct 11, 2016 at 1:20 PM
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  3. Oct 11, 2016 at 1:21 PM
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    What does this even mean?
     
  4. Oct 11, 2016 at 1:22 PM
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    For the cost of a good 6 pack and some lunch I'm sure a NorCal member or two will throw you stuff in. You could get it done at a mod day (which happens fairly often) and is free.

    Check in here and introduce yourself.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/norcal-spotted-and-bs-thread.53517/
     
  5. Oct 11, 2016 at 1:25 PM
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    I meant leveling kit. Missed a word by one letter and you guys don't understand anything
     
  6. Oct 11, 2016 at 1:26 PM
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    ???

    I quoted that guy because he's either wanting to know the same information or he's being a douche.


    I knew what you said, and gave you info to save you cash. You have a ton of members in your area.
     
  7. Oct 11, 2016 at 1:27 PM
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    Didn't mean to direct that toward you. Thanks for the info
     
  8. Oct 11, 2016 at 1:28 PM
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    What does it mean when people put "popcorn"
     
  9. Oct 11, 2016 at 1:29 PM
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    If you're set on a leveling kit, those are the bread and butter of any kind of tire shop like Les Schwab and similar. They're expensive and low performing. But, either way.. I'm sure you can get some help and learn a few things and meet some friendly faces too. :cheers:
     
  10. Oct 11, 2016 at 1:30 PM
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    Basically someone is watching to see what happens next..
     
  11. Oct 11, 2016 at 1:31 PM
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    Ok thanks
     
  12. Oct 11, 2016 at 6:23 PM
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    Not an overbrander.
    SWAT Customs in Fremont does good work.
     
  13. Oct 11, 2016 at 6:35 PM
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  14. Oct 11, 2016 at 6:35 PM
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    This was what they quoted. Is this a good price?
     
  15. Oct 11, 2016 at 7:20 PM
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    You could get a lot more bang for that buck by doing the installation yourself, if you are so inclined or with a little help like the man said.
    I took the liberty of throwing a cart together for you on the @HeadStrong Off-Road website as an example of what you could get with that labor money:

     
  16. Oct 11, 2016 at 7:25 PM
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    That's a lot for an alignment. I wouldn't pay shipping, fuck that. That's the cost of doing business. I am not paying for them to order parts to sell.

    Rear blocks are appropriately priced but they are the worst lift option, and that labor cost is substantial.

    I'd look at what @EDDO posted and come out and meet some locals. Install is free and so is the education!
     
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    I regularly overpay for alignments, but not by that much.
     
  18. Oct 11, 2016 at 7:28 PM
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    My alignment was $105, for example. $165 is loco for a 2 wheel alignment.
     
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