Need shop recommendation in Northern VA

RO1973

RO1973

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Hey everyone. I purchased a new 2018 TRD ORP 3 years ago. Told myself I wasn’t going to put any money into it until it was paid off. Well, I’m a few months from accomplishing just that.
I’m not a hardcore off-roader but I’m looking for a shop to install a set of Bilstein 5100s and slightly larger tires (Nitto Terra Grapplers). The only off-roading I do is at my hunting property in WV.
I have called a few shops in the area and it seems no one knows anything about KDSS. Can anyone recommend a reputable shop in NOVA that knows what they’re doing?

Thanks in advance for your help.
 
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RO1973 said:
Can anyone recommend a reputable shop in NOVA that knows what they’re doing?
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Tires - wherever you get them. If you got them used, most brand name/chain places won't put them on. Try one of the Hispanic used tires places you see around - they do good work.

Suspension - I'd encourage you to go for it yourself. Really not that hard. Read a bunch of posts on here... watch a few you tube videos and surprise yourself. Google Wanderlost Overland and see their whole series. Silly/funny videos, but makes you realize with a few tools and a little patience you can do a lot of this. If there's no way... try GT Peace in Chantilly. They have a good name in your area and have some Toyota 4x4 experts.
 
Old Tanker said:
I'm down in Norfolk so little personal knowledge, but you may want to give OTRAMM Land Cruiser Repair in Bealton, VA a call. They specialize in Land Cruisers, but their knowledge of KDSS should carry over.
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Thank you.

Unretired said:
Tires - wherever you get them. If you got them used, most brand name/chain places won't put them on. Try one of the Hispanic used tires places you see around - they do good work.

Suspension - I'd encourage you to go for it yourself. Really not that hard. Read a bunch of posts on here... watch a few you tube videos and surprise yourself. Google Wanderlost Overland and see their whole series. Silly/funny videos, but makes you realize with a few tools and a little patience you can do a lot of this. If there's no way... try GT Peace in Chantilly. They have a good name in your area and have some Toyota 4x4 experts.
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I thought about doing it myself. Unfortunately, my garage is filled with my other hobby: Motorcycles. I have a ton of experience working on motorcycles but not cars. I want this done right. Thanks for the recommendation.
 
I have called OTRAMM and they told me that they do not work on 4Runners. GT Peace is one option and I plan on going to see them this weekend. Any other recommendations?

Thank you.
 
RO1973 said:
I have called OTRAMM and they told me that they do not work on 4Runners. GT Peace is one option and I plan on going to see them this weekend. Any other recommendations?

Thank you.
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Use GT Peace--they know what theyre doing and they were the only shop that could properly balance a set of ridge grapplers for me. I cant tell you how many other shops i went to with road force machines that couldnt get it right. This shop knows 4runners.
 
tm965 said:
Use GT Peace--they know what theyre doing and they were the only shop that could properly balance a set of ridge grapplers for me. I cant tell you how many other shops i went to with road force machines that couldnt get it right. This shop knows 4runners.
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Perfect. First hand experience is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much.
 
Off Road Innovations in Winchester Va..not THAT far from you and they do awesome work. I've sent many of our customers over there and they will be working on two of my vehicles soon.
 
Quality Tire in Woodbridge. They did my 4Runner and have done a lot of others. Quite a few I know for a fact were KDSS.
 
If you feel like making a little ride....Main Line Overland in Westchester, Pa is an experienced, quality shop that has everything you need.
 
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