South Florida: 4X4/Off Road Shops For Installs?? - Toyota 4Runner Forum

5POINT56 · 04-11-2013, 03:26 PM

Anyone know of reputible and knowledgable 4X4/Off-Road shops in S.E. Florida?

I have recently bought a 2013 TE and I have a few things I'd like to mod. I don't have the knowledge nor the tools for this level of install, and I'm hoping to get some recommendations from some of you in my area.

Thanks in advance, much appreciated!

mgrande · 04-11-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 5POINT56

Anyone know of reputible and knowledgable 4X4/Off-Road shops in S.E. Florida?

I have recently bought a 2013 TE and I have a few things I'd like to mod. I don't have the knowledge nor the tools for this level of install, and I'm hoping to get some recommendations from some of you in my area.

Thanks in advance, much appreciated!

Where in Florida are you? If you want, I'd check out the Florida section (mostly the fl bs thread) over on Tacoma world. We're all pretty tight and and get together regularly. One of our members is a master tech for toyota here in orlando.

5POINT56 · 04-12-2013, 02:12 AM

Mgrande, thanks for the suggestion, makes sense.

I'm in Palm Beach County, so not real close to Orlando. I'm sure there have to be reputable 4X4 shops down here, just looking for a referral from people who know a lot more about this stuff than I do.

BocaIvan · 04-12-2013, 09:20 AM

I had the guys at 4WheelParts in West Palm install my 5100s and do an alignment.

Was very satisfied with the install and how quickly and effortlessly they did it.

I'm in Boca btw.

5POINT56 · 04-12-2013, 10:08 AM

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I had the guys at 4WheelParts in West Palm install my 5100s and do an alignment.

Was very satisfied with the install and how quickly and effortlessly they did it.

I'm in Boca btw.

That's very helpful, I'm in Boynton Beach, so these guys are pretty close, thank you!

What did you get your 5100's set at for lift? Any chance you have a photo? That's one of the items I need done too, I'd be interested in hearing your take on the before and after improvements in ride and appearance.

BocaIvan · 04-12-2013, 11:08 AM

I went with the .85 setting. I tend to load the trunk up often enough that I didn't want to possibly have a reverse rake.

I don't have any photos, most ppl don't notice the difference, but I did. I have KDSS so the difference may not have been as noticeable as if you didn't. But the overall ride quality is much improved, it's a little firmer ride, which I like.

5POINT56 · 04-12-2013, 11:18 AM

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I went with the .85 setting. I tend to load the trunk up often enough that I didn't want to possibly have a reverse rake.

I don't have any photos, most ppl don't notice the difference, but I did. I have KDSS so the difference may not have been as noticeable as if you didn't. But the overall ride quality is much improved, it's a little firmer ride, which I like.

What were the rear 5100's set it?

So you essentially got the 4R slightly raised and 100% leveled? Sounds exactly like what I'm looking for.

philsey · 04-12-2013, 11:40 AM

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What were the rear 5100's set it?

So you essentially got the 4R slightly raised and 100% leveled? Sounds exactly like what I'm looking for.

Only the fronts are adjustable.

This topic was discussed extensively recently, with pics, as it has before.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/off-to...rd-method.html

5POINT56 · 04-12-2013, 11:54 AM

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Only the fronts are adjustable.

This topic was discussed extensively recently, with pics, as it has before.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/off-to...rd-method.html

Thanks philsey...I'm well aware of that search method, have used in many times....subscribed to many threads, have folders of thread subscriptions on all things from lifts, wheels, audio....you name it. I've searched & read extensively.

My question was directed an the person I quoted, who seems perfectly fine with answering, quick simple questions....particularly since he uses a shop local to me, has had mods done identical to what I'm going to do, and again, seems happy to answer a few quick, straight forward questions. In everything I've read, it's never been discussed as far as I've seem about adjusting, not being able to adjust, not needed to adjust 5100 rears.....thus my question.

Stifler · 04-12-2013, 11:58 AM

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My question was directed an the person I quoted, who seems perfectly fine with answering, quick simple questions....particularly since he uses a shop local to me, has had mods done identical to what I'm going to do, and again, seems happy to answer a few quick, straight forward questions. In everything I've read, it's never been discussed as far as I've seem about adjusting, not being able to adjust, not needed to adjust 5100 rears.....thus my question.

It has been discussed a million times and if you read Bilsteins description it tells you as well.... BUT Philsey TOLD you as well in his reply

THE REAR 5100s ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE THEY ONLY ACCOMMODATE LIFT

BocaIvan · 04-12-2013, 12:14 PM

Settle down folks... no need to get all butt hurt over a simple question...

5POINT56 if you prefer, you could PM me...

philsey · 04-12-2013, 12:20 PM

< 2 weeks ago, and countless times since you joined in 2010.

level

And I guess you missed my quick, simple answer to your question, eh?

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Only the fronts are adjustable.

Stifler · 04-12-2013, 01:17 PM

yes PM him so he can say 5100s REARS ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE

5POINT56 · 04-12-2013, 01:36 PM

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It has been discussed a million times and if you read Bilsteins description it tells you as well.... BUT Philsey TOLD you as well in his reply

THE REAR 5100s ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE THEY ONLY ACCOMMODATE LIFT

Settle down Sally, try to get a little less butthurt over minor events online.

Everything's going to be ok...really.