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Honest Tacoma Mechanic/Shop

Discussion in 'New Members' started by jessie, Jun 25, 2023.

  1. Jun 25, 2023 at 1:53 PM
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    jessie

    jessie [OP] Member

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    2009 Red Dbl Cab 4x4 V6 Cheap $65 Walmart Power Acoustik Apple CarPlay (New Rockford prime D) class 4 channel. 100 x @ 4 ohms powering. (Front)-Polk audio DB6501 component 6.5 Max 300 w (RMS) 100 Impedance 4 ohms. (Rear)-Polk audio DB651 6.5 coaxial Max 180 w (RMS) 60 Impedance 4 ohms. (SUB AMP KICKER) 11 D x 500.1 Mono Amp wired at 2 ohms to produce full 500 watts RMS. Powering (2) 10" Kicker subwoofers 4 ohms 150 rms, to a ported sub box. Power Stop brakes front calipers & rotors.
    Hello TW,
    I have a 09 Tacoma 09 DCLB 4x4 with about 193,000 miles that I purchased new. I am looking for a new Tacoma shop not satisfied with the recent service I received. I am looking for some good recommendations that specialized in Tacoma. Maybe somebody could provide a list of shops in the NJ Warren-Hunterdon/Leighvalley PA areas. Any information would be gladly appreciated.
     
  2. Jun 25, 2023 at 1:58 PM
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    TnShooter

    TnShooter The TacomaWorld Stray

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  3. Jun 25, 2023 at 2:12 PM
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    Bivouac

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    Just what kind of work are you looking to have done??

    About the only work I farm out Is Front End Alignment and they are up in Hometown Pa.

    South of Hazleton north of Tamaqua off Pa route 309

    I have never heard of any Good with Tacoma`s

    Finding a Good Shop is so very difficult .

    Good luck!
     
  4. Jun 25, 2023 at 2:13 PM
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    Bivouac

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Charlie is a good hour or more south of the Area.
     
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  5. Jun 25, 2023 at 2:31 PM
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    hoarder23

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    Tacomas aren't so unique that you need a specialist mechanic, any competent shop can do most any work that would need done.
     
  6. Jun 25, 2023 at 2:43 PM
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    Bivouac

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Do you have a Shop in that area you would recommend ?
     
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  7. Jun 25, 2023 at 2:46 PM
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    10thMTNgrunt

    10thMTNgrunt This is the way, step inside.

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    Welcome to TW:wave:
    YouTube is your friend, step by step DIY videos for pretty much everything you could think to do.
    The write ups are here on TW. Just get yourself a middle of the pack tool set and a torque wrench or two and you’re off.
    A4633358-B709-4D99-AB17-FF5BC52F7CE2.jpg
     
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  9. Jun 25, 2023 at 3:26 PM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
  10. Jun 25, 2023 at 8:18 PM
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    PennSilverTaco

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    Welcome to TW! :hattip::wave:

    I have been taking my Tacoma to Pete Grenata at the Fix Autoworks since 2018...

    4561 West Swamp Road
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  11. Jun 25, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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    Superdave1.0

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    True, but it's nice to have a mechanic that really knows your truck. I have lifted over 100 Tacomas. I just might know a thing or 2 more than your average mechanic. So I can see why the OP asked the question.

    I'm in SoCal, so no help to the OP.
     
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  12. Jun 26, 2023 at 5:34 AM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Makes perfect sense to me as well.

    Many Shops still have no idea of the frame issues .

    install the cheapest Lower Ball Joints they can purchase.
     
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  13. Sep 5, 2024 at 8:06 AM
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    2009 Red Dbl Cab 4x4 V6 Cheap $65 Walmart Power Acoustik Apple CarPlay (New Rockford prime D) class 4 channel. 100 x @ 4 ohms powering. (Front)-Polk audio DB6501 component 6.5 Max 300 w (RMS) 100 Impedance 4 ohms. (Rear)-Polk audio DB651 6.5 coaxial Max 180 w (RMS) 60 Impedance 4 ohms. (SUB AMP KICKER) 11 D x 500.1 Mono Amp wired at 2 ohms to produce full 500 watts RMS. Powering (2) 10" Kicker subwoofers 4 ohms 150 rms, to a ported sub box. Power Stop brakes front calipers & rotors.
    Thanks everybody. I know I am a year late . But I just saw all the awesome replies thank you. I’m not too tech savvy on the phone.
     
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  14. Sep 7, 2024 at 10:14 AM
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    jessie

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    2009 Red Dbl Cab 4x4 V6 Cheap $65 Walmart Power Acoustik Apple CarPlay (New Rockford prime D) class 4 channel. 100 x @ 4 ohms powering. (Front)-Polk audio DB6501 component 6.5 Max 300 w (RMS) 100 Impedance 4 ohms. (Rear)-Polk audio DB651 6.5 coaxial Max 180 w (RMS) 60 Impedance 4 ohms. (SUB AMP KICKER) 11 D x 500.1 Mono Amp wired at 2 ohms to produce full 500 watts RMS. Powering (2) 10" Kicker subwoofers 4 ohms 150 rms, to a ported sub box. Power Stop brakes front calipers & rotors.
    It has been a year, but I’d like to appreciate you giving me the information very valuable.
     

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