Good mechanic in Denver??

[Btob7f]

I know there's a bunch of you guys in Denver, so I was hoping to find someone with firsthand experience of a good mechanic who's familiar with these trucks.

I have an annoying front end clunk/rattle on my '99 limited that's driving me nuts and I can't figure it out so I'm going to throw in the towel and pay someone. Just want to find someone who will not just start arbitrarily replacing things.

Thanks!!

 

[Illestreker]

Easiest thing to try first is get with a member or someone in general who is knowledgable and drive the truck with them then have them get under it while you turn the wheels, or have them listen close while you slowly drop a curb or something similar and it will help to diagnose if its, inner/outer tierod, ball joint, end link, swaybar bushing etc.

Wher you at in Denver?

 

[thor999]

Check front sway bar and end links yet? Usually the culprit... I'm in Denver too (well, Idaho Springs) and have a decent tool set but no driveway; we should all meet up once a month or something and get stuff done!!!

 

[cencyc]

Jesse Myers at Affordable Toyota Lexus Repair. Jesse knows Toyotas...and REALLY knows 4Runners. 303-487-6195. He is located near 6th & Indiana (little hard to find...but worth it!). He will even arrange for a rental car if you need it (the price of the rental is easily saved by his lower prices and EXCELLENT work).

 

[rdracer66]

I love that idea for once a month meetup, I have a 3 car garage we could use but no tools. I'm also 45min north of Denver right off I 25. I use to meetup with a few BMW motorcycle guys every few months and have gear day. We'd have food and drinks and work on our bikes all afternoon.

 

[sn0wrunner]

Another option is Rock Toy Industries. [MENTION=92864]RTI[/MENTION] is an active member here on the boards as well. Rock Toy Industries

 

[RTI]

Give us a call. We would be happy to take a look at it and are quite familiar with 3rd gens.

720-365-9051

 

[mahabali]

What would you guys charge to do a timing belt on an 04 V8? I could supply the parts too if that would be easier.

 

[dirkus]

Body/fabrication shops, Denver

I've been going to TOY SHOP Toyota for most of my basic maintenance, but am looking for someone to put on some aftermarket bumpers as well as upgrade the breaks. Any recommendations? I've looked at Addicted Offroad in FC, but hoping for somewhere in Denver.

 

[cencyc]

ATLR (atlr.net) at 44th & Kipling. Jesse did my bumper and Tundra brake upgrade. Very reasonable, very honest...and very busy. Google his business...nothing but 5 star reviews.

 

[amalik]

ATLR (atlr.net) at 44th & Kipling. Jesse did my bumper and Tundra brake upgrade. Very reasonable, very honest...and very busy. Google his business...nothing but 5 star reviews.

I had Jesse do a rear pinion seal for me once.

I thought I saw an ad when I was in there though for the TBU that ran like $600 or something. Whatever the number was, I thought it was way high. But, it's worth calling him and asking an estimate, I was happy with his work.

 

[derpiful]

Just throwing another option out there: we've always taken our Toyotas to ToyDoctor over the years for various things, and haven't ever had a reason to complain. They've got 2 places- Littleton and Aurora

 

[ajordan1975]

this guy is in Conifer, but awesome none the less....
Colorado Toyota Specialist
303-838-4772
Joe Calleja is who you want to talk to