FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Need a shop recommendation in the bay area

Hi everyone!

I recently purchased a used fj that has the standard mods done to it (metal tech bumpers, 3" lift, etc), and I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good shop in the bay area that can handle a modified truck. I'm located in Mountain View.

This particular FJ has been pulling pretty heavily to the right and I noticed some moderate tire wear in the front. I assumed it just needed a tire rotation and general alignment so I took it to my local Toyota shop to have the work done including a standard checkup and servicing..

After several hours the mechanics called me back and said they couldn't fix the alignment because of the aftermarket suspension (and bad tire wear), and suggested that I take it somewhere else. Otherwise it appeared that everything was running fine.

So, thats what I intend to do. Can anyone help me out?

Much appreciated

Mike

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Permalink Reply by 5AND5TORM on December 19, 2011 at 11:28am

Looks like you already have TC upper control arms, those are used correct camber after a lift. Check your lower control arm rubber bushings. I would hope that the shop you used would have done that already.

The guy I use for alignment is in Clovis.

Here are some shops members have suggested...

http://norcalfjs.com/forum/topics/norcal-fj-approved-service

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Permalink Reply by Mike Oliver on December 19, 2011 at 6:27pm

Oh that's excellent, it looks like there are a few recommended shops not too far from me. Ill have to give them a call and see who is available to help me out.

Much appreciated!

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Permalink Reply by Marine Green on December 21, 2011 at 2:40pm

I went with George Kenney at S.W.A.T. Customs (http://www.swatcustoms.com) in Fremont. He was very good. He knows what he's doing, he's insured, and he's very responsive. You know how sometimes you encounter service providers that seem to worry about your vehicle as much as you do? That's how George made me feel.

His pricing was *very * competitive, and he was quite timely with his work.

I was pretty happy