mattnava175
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How are they? I am taking my 17' there next week to install some used Pro suspension I picked up for 650. They told me install would run 150 to 200.
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How are they? I am taking my 17' there next week to install some used Pro suspension I picked up for 650. They told me install would run 150 to 200.
JSparky
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I've found Toy Connections to be a bit of a mixed bag. This is not a bash, just my personal experience. I'm not sure who's installing their suspension but it took an hour and a half for one of their guys to pull a driveshaft out of a cruiser for me. It was parked in front so by happenstance I could watch him the whole time while I waited, it was kind of ridiculous. I know other business owners who use/recommend them regularly, but have also talked to someone who got their vehicle back with parts loose under the hood.
I've personally only used them for parts and consider them a valuable resource for that. $200 seems like a reasonable install price, it's just shocks and struts right? $150 is definitely reasonable. My only recommendation would be to make sure everything's buttoned up afterwards, maybe check your upper balljoint boots and cv boots to make sure they didn't get damaged during the install.. that's an inspection I'd do regardless of who worked on it.
mattnava175
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Ok yeah man I will definitely do that. I am honestly just thinking of taking it to a do it yourself shop someone listed in a previous reply on the thread. I have never done any suspension installs however it seems pretty simple but for 150 it might be worth taking the chance on Toy connection to save the headache.
far east bay but extreme motorsports in brentwood is solid
Been to SWAT for my lift. Good shop, but a bit pricey IMHO. Talk to Ken at CK Auto in San Jose.
Good reviews. Mostly do audio work, but they installed my FrontRunner Slimline II roofrack and have confidence they can do more. Probably less of the stuff with lifts and more of the electrical work.
Good reviews. Mostly do audio work, but they installed my FrontRunner Slimline II roofrack and have confidence they can do more. Probably less of the stuff with lifts and more of the electrical work.
Hans Moleman
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Where is a good place to do alignments where they let you choose your numbers?
Toyota dealers and most places like Firestone only do factory alignments and they only get it in the ball park even if the numbers are not ideal.
I know everyone says Custom Alignment Mountain View but they charge $250 and there is a waiting list.
Toyota dealers and most places like Firestone only do factory alignments and they only get it in the ball park even if the numbers are not ideal.
I know everyone says Custom Alignment Mountain View but they charge $250 and there is a waiting list.
natkidder
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I had Gary (Mudrak) install my bumpers, do a BMC, some electrical work and re-gear my truck to 4.56.
He's in high demand and it can be challenging getting on his schedule but he definitely knows his stuff.
And yeah, Sonoma is quite a ways from the South Bay but the assortment of Land Cruisers new and old at this shop is worth the trip by itself.
Jeffy
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I go to Firestone in Pleasant Hill for alignments, I wrote down the specs I wanted and they got it exactly. I've been there about 7 times with decent results. I had to go back once because it was pulling hard to the right despite what the specs said, but since I only paid 80 bucks for the lifetime alignment I'll deal with that. 80 bucks and 6 good alignments so far, can't beat that.
JSparky
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Would you trust them with stereo work? I’ve got some things to sort out on the cruiser that I’d rather have pro’s do.
Magnetic4R
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Auto Innovation in Milpitas will let you choose your settings
Hans Moleman
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How much do they charge?
Definitely! They're primarily a tint and audio shop. I've had 4 cars there over 4 years. Ken's honest too.
weeeee
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Hit up Milogen fabrications in Milpitas. He does great work.
JSparky
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No experience with Milogen Fab, but I’ve met Victor and would trust his recommendation.
I’ve said it before but Custom Alignment in Mountain View does great work. Brakes, wheels/tires, suspension, etc, they can handle it. They are pricy but it’ll be done correctly. They’re real sticklers for adjusting coilovers precisely to make sure everything is level side to side.
