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Old 07-03-2021, 10:49 PM #1
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SF Bay Area Shop Recommendation?
I am replacing / refreshing all of my front end suspension. I bought a used set of front spindles / hubs since mine are pretty rusty. I need to get the bearings replaced in the set I bought. I have a trusted shop I take my 4Runner to when I don’t want to do a particular job (like replacing fuel lines).

I would trust the shop with this job, however, I would prefer a more specialized shop that does something like this on a regular basis.

Anyone have any recommendations?
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Yodaman up in Santa Rosa in the North Bay is a great shop specializing in 4x4 Toyotas. I've had them help with replacing most of my suspension and installing a Toytec Aluma Series lift. Problem is they're usually booked up to 4-6 weeks out.
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Thanks guys. I will definitely consider those. I am in the Gilroy area, but for this type of job, I would be willing to make that kind of drive.
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Yodaman up in Santa Rosa in the North Bay is a great shop specializing in 4x4 Toyotas. I've had them help with replacing most of my suspension and installing a Toytec Aluma Series lift. Problem is they're usually booked up to 4-6 weeks out.
Totally agree with the above and can attest about the folks at Yodaman being top notch.
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Yota1 Performance in Riverbank (Near Modesto) is a good shop but I think they are pretty busy these days. They specialize in engine rebuilds but they do it all. But because they do good work, lots of people want their services. I would call and find out how many weeks out they are with jobs.

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Thanks guys. I will definitely consider those. I am in the Gilroy area, but for this type of job, I would be willing to make that kind of drive.

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Thanks again everyone. I appreciate the referrals.

@mtbtim - Tim, I watched your recent videos on these guys and have no doubt at their quality and ability. They are 100% engrained into my mind to have them do work for sure.

@biratley - this is closer to me and not far from my trusted mechanic. I will keep them in mind.

I potentially found a shop in Morgan Hill through an Overland Bound member who added the shop to the map for trusted mechanics. I am going to try them out with some test work to see how they do.
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These guys in Alameda keep popping up on my IG. Never worked with them but they seem to be legit:

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Thanks @Endlessblockades . I would have never guessed a shop like that would exist in Alameda
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