Here's what I want you guys to do: If you know of a top dealer (4 or 5 stars in your opinion) or 4WD shop in your area that is top notch, post here in this thread. DO NOT whine or post about crappy dealers or shops here. Only the ones who are the best around. This is what I need:

4WD shop or Toyota dealer name
Geographic location
One line testimonial
Your tagged screen name

That's all. Here is a fictitious example:
Joe's 4WD Shop and Hot Dog Stand
Delbert, SC
"Joe does an amazing job on lifting Toyotas and his chili is to die for!"
@1engineer

Once we have a nice list of 5 star Toyota dealers and 4WD shops, I will take them and make a thread listing these. If we have enough I will break them down by state or at least regions. The tagged name is so people can contact you here in the forum and ask questions. Let's see what happens.

Team Toyota
Baton Rouge, LA
Always heard good things about them, and had a good experience with them
@Toffees

Is that what you're looking for? Only bought one car through them, but maybe others here can confirm?

*Looks like they lost their entire inventory in the recent flooding, FWIW

yep. Good job.

Freeman Toyota
Santa Rosa, CA

Easiest car buying I have ever done. Found My TRD PRO under MSRP which is very rare. Very friendly and will take the extra time to explain and go over stuff with you.

Patterson Toyota
Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada
- a rare dealer that understands 4runners, 4Runner trim levels, and WILL get you exactly what you want. Their techs are very knowledgable, and they can give you the alignment that you ask for. Communication is excellent with every single person I've spoken with.

@nb rob


Great thread idea 1engineer

Tandem Automotive (817) 633-3225
Dallas/Ft. Worth Area (Closer to FW)
Very upfront and knowledgeable in many aspects and will work on a Saturday if you make an appointment. Does anything from Lifts to installing on board air compressors.
@SSDuck8

Dolan Toyota Scion
2100 Kietzke Lane
Reno, NV 89502
775-826-2750

An easy sales department to deal with.
A very large inventory of new and used 4Runners.
The service department is very knowledgeable and very efficient.

Atkinson Toyota - (979) 776-0404 (Bryan/College station)
728 N Earl Rudder Fwy, Bryan, TX 77802
Ive bought 3 Toyota's from them. They always beat the best pricing i've found online for any vehicle. They have no problems custom ordering a vehicle for you and still getting you a deal!

Javier’s Autos Unlimited / Gulf Coast Crawl Shop (713) 461-5595
9443 Clay Rd. Houston, TX 77080
probably one of the best/affordable shops around Houston area for custom fab anything... they are pretty big in the "land cruiser" circles.

Hope this helps the guys in southern California.

Toyota Dealer:
Cabe Toyota
Long Beach, CA
The guys there have been nothing but great to me. When looking for a shop to install my Bilstein suspension, the guys at Cabe came in at about the same price as the 4x4 shops.

4x4 Shop:
Dirty Parts
Culver City, CA
I went to these guys for my ARB locker install per the recommendation of the ARB rep. Scheduling can be a bit tough as they are very busy, but their price and workmanship were both great.
@wild_turkey

Dealer: Toyota of El Cajon
El Cajon (San Diego), CA
Great deal on my 4R here and have bent over backwards to help me with any small issue that has come up. I drive past 4-5 Toyota dealers to go to this place.
@pbcolt

Cowboy Toyota - Specifically Liane Mann
Dallas, TX
Made me the absolute best deal and was great at communicating with me. I ran her through the ringer and she did not disappoint.
@wellRed

Can we have a similar thread for Crappy dealerships and shops? lol

Schaumburg Toyota (847) 882-1800
875 W Golf Rd Schaumburg IL 60194

and because I work here
@SR5Bart

Dealer: Toyota of Dallas
Dallas, TX

They support the off road community in North Texas. John and Barb at the TRDParts4U desk are fantastic, discount prices on all parts and are very active in the off road community. John is the current president of the Toyota Trail Rides chapter of the Toyota Land Cruiser Association. @BigredTEX

Humboldt Motorsports (non-brand affiliated off road shop)
Eureka, California
Excellent quality pre-sale advice, service, installation, and maintenance of off road bikes, ATVs, and trucks. Authorized dealer for ToyTech, Southern Style Speed, Camburg, Fox Shocks, King Shocks, and others. Good parts inventory and used units for sale.
@MeefZah

I've been to this place a few times asking questions and I always came away impressed with the knowledge they have, their ability to disseminate it to a moron like me, and their willingness to discuss stuff without even selling anything to you. They do good work and are familiar with Tacos and 4Rs as they do a fair number of lifts, bumpers, and similar.

Humboldt Motorsports