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Where to get a fully Built Tacoma near Denver

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SamsTaco, May 20, 2020.

  1. May 20, 2020 at 2:10 PM
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    SamsTaco

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    Where can I find a shop that I can take my 3rd gen Tacoma and get it fully built for Over landing?

    One spot do it all ( front and rear Bumpers, Shocks, tires, Lift kit, Bed Rack, Camping tent, lighting kit)
     
  2. May 20, 2020 at 2:20 PM
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    ZekeR7

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    Any offroading shop would do. Pick and choose which one you like and are experienced in Tacomas.
    I would do the shopping for parts though. A lot of shop tacks on top of what the parts would cost. I normally just have the parts shipped to the shop and they install them. The old shop I used to go to specialized in rock bouncers/hill assault buggies and would sometimes charge a storage fees. Now I go to a family-owned shop that doesn't even have a storefront, but a lot of offroaders and military guys goes to them. Does way better job, cheaper, and goes the extra miles (putting anti-seize on bolts, even polishing parts if they need it before putting it back on).
     
  3. May 20, 2020 at 2:59 PM
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    Make sure the shop will install customer owned parts before you go off buying a few pallets of mods. Some won't.
     
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  4. May 20, 2020 at 3:36 PM
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    grogie

    grogie Sir Loin of Beef

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    I’ve gone through this with building a Jeep, and now it’s my new Tacoma’s turn. First, I’d caution about doing a one-stop purchase for it all. Part of the fun is to research what you want, including the quality of the parts based on use and cost, where they're made, and down the road maintenance/upkeep. Be willing to mix manufacture parts to get the better parts from each.

    Events like Overland Expo are good to go to in person to see other builds and options, or of course in Colorado local clubs. I would not let a shop pick out or push you into their options. For example, for more technical stuff, I have a friend I use in my area that owns an off-road shop that at times has made recommendations based on his own experience and not necessary what works for my future plans.

    I’d also personally favor a reputable small off-road shop vs. a bigger retailer as down the road, especially if you develop a relationship with them, they’ll later help you out with repairs and service. I'm okay with getting most parts through the off-road shop that I use, as I know that he can typically buy the parts at wholesale and then the money that he make's selling the parts to me at retail gets figured into his overall labor charges. I'm not saying that I like to overpay or do, but believe me, I've found it longterm helpful to have a good relationship with the shop that works on my junk.

    I’ll note that I built my Jeep to where it's at over 4-5 years. I would not have been happy with it if I had done it all at once. Hope that helps! I'm currently here on TW learning... :)
     
  5. May 20, 2020 at 4:03 PM
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    cosmic65charlie

    cosmic65charlie Consumer of good times.

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    Check the Colorado forum. There’s a list of shops in one post.
     
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  6. May 20, 2020 at 4:05 PM
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    JoeCOVA

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    its way more fun doing it yourself and learning along the way.

    Technically you can overland stock.
     
  7. May 20, 2020 at 5:06 PM
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    NamesDillon

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    Check out Tru Automotive in Denver. He's the only guy that does anything on my truck that I can't do myself!
     

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