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Old Apr 20, 2018 | 01:57 PM
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Default Off Road Shop

Can anyone recommend a good off road shop in the San Antonio Texas area?
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Old Apr 21, 2018 | 06:52 AM
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I'm not sure what you want done, but I've heard good things about Alamo Auto Doctors on Mud. Call them up and see if you can get a recommendation.
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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 11:34 AM
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Default Looking for Denver area shop recommendation for camera install

Looking for recommendations for a shop in the Denver-Boulder area to install a front camera on my 2014 GX. Preferably a place familiar with doing aftermarket electronics work on the GX, or at least Lexus vehicles in general.

Basically just want the same setup as installed by hzhao in the link below, but I'd just prefer it be professionally done, and I don't know of places beyond Best Buy and Car Toys these days.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...periences.html

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Old Jul 8, 2020 | 10:18 AM
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Default Reliable shop to do an Icon Suspension install on 2018 GX460 in SF bay area

does anyone have experience with a good shop in or close to San Francisco Bay Area to do an icon stage 7 install on a '18 GX 460 w/ KDSS (already equipped with aftermarket bumpers and slider plates)?
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Old Jul 9, 2020 | 02:54 PM
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Try for recos on ih8mud too...
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Old Dec 21, 2020 | 02:31 PM
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Question Shop Recommendations San Antonio/Austin?

Hey everyone!

Long time lurker here, finally getting my feet wet with an account and a post!
That being said, it's about time I jumped into my first modifications and I'm looking at starting right off with a Lift- but needing some help with a good shop in my area.

Does anyone have any experience with any shops in South Texas (San Antonio/Austin Area)?

Unfortunately, I have neither the tools or the room to tackle the project myself
...also, currently torn between the Dobinsons 2.5" kit and Icon Stage I... I know there are a ton of threads on this, but cant make up my mind.


I'm excited to be a better part of this community!
Cheers
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 10:26 AM
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Found an answer to my own question! Got in touch with Toytec and they were able to recommend me a shop in the area:
*BlackJack Speed Shop

Would have never guessed from their website, but looks like they've done a variety of different kits on GX's (Icons, ToyTec, Fox) and do all the work for the local dealerships.
Approx. Labor and Alignment Cost was $550
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 10:29 AM
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New GX owner here as well in North Austin. Welcome! I've also a track-prepped IS-F on which my local shop installed some very trick $5k Penske coilovers along with some other tidbits and doodads back in March, and I could not sing their praises more. After meeting every employee there, I can safely say there's not a cooler group of bona fide gearheads turned shop rats anywhere, period. Tell the owner, Long, Nick sent you, and feel free to PM me with any qestions!.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/5star-auto-austin-3

Enjoy!

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Default Independent Shops Austin TX

Anyone got recommendations for an indy shop in Austin TX? I still have another free oil change on the GX under the CPO but might want an indy to bring it to after the free maintenance runs out.
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Old Mar 23, 2021 | 06:39 PM
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Try Land Cruiser Specialist in NW Austin. They work on our Land Cruiser and had them do a little work on our GX470. They know these vehicles inside out.
http://www.lcspec.com/
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Default Overland mod shops

Hello folks,
I live in Northern Virginia, do you all recommend a shop where I can have a lift kit and some other cosmetic modificaitons ? thank you
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Old May 4, 2021 | 08:33 AM
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I recall a few people bringing up Main Line Overland located in Westchester, PA.

You might also have some luck finding local groups (GXOR, FJ, 4runner, or Taco groups) that might lend a helping hand as a weekend project. Of course this option would be a lot cheaper than a shop and you get to meet a bunch of people with similar hobbies.
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Old Jun 18, 2021 | 07:24 AM
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Default Local shops

Hey all
I bought Air Lift for the rear of my GX.
Was having Lexus Dealer install it unless someone can reccommend a shop around Staten Island area- New Jersey would be an option too!
I used to have the Truck Shop do any work I couldn't but they are a long drive from Staten Island to Sayville - far out Eastern Long Island.
Since I had a 5 level spine fusion surgery it's out of the question to do it myself.
I tried searching but got nothing what I wanted.
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Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

old 08 4R

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