Oahu Members Thread

Aloha All, i was visiting Oahu last week, Loved to see all the Tacoma Love! Lived in SoCal 36 yrs and moved to frickin Illinois for work! I thought SoCal had a lot of Tacos…. Ya’ll win Hands Down! Awesome trip, greats Sun, Surf, sights… and awesome people! Mahalo!

 

It's a State Law that every household has to have a Tacoma! LOL!!

 

Will be in town this month. Looking forward to my old proving grounds.

 

I can drive anything, and unless you a hard core townie, this is the most practical vehicle to own in Hawaii... and mahalo's for the shaka

 

Can anyone recommend a solid tint shop in town?

 

I have used Tint Zone on Colburn st, behind Midass off Dillingham.
I used them on past 2 trucks, but haven't done the Taco yet. Patick is owner, sometimes give better price with cash.

 

I always use TNT if you plan on keeping the truck.
Every other shop so far has played the "Different owner" BS when I tried to cover warranty issues.

 

Hi Tint Guy on Kapahulu. Fellow Tacoma owner.

 

Where have folks had suspension/lifts added in the past and what have you paid? My suspension is pretty clapped out from one too many keg deliveries and eyeing the Ironman FCP kit but don't have the space to do my own work anymore.

 

There is 2 in Waipio, MJ's and Maui Off-Road. Sorry don't know what they charge, I did mine in about 2.5 hrs

 

Maui Offroad is probably the most expensive place you could go. (they really messed up my friends Ford truck)
4WP in Waipahu or MJ's in Waipio would be good options.
Most decent mechanic shops can do suspension work also.
Labor runs about $180 -$200 per hour

 

Aloha, Any recommendations for 1st Gen mechanics?

The truck is at 178k. I have a coolant leak and would like a trusted opinion on some other maintenance.

 

Kaneohe Auto Repair is trust worthy.

 

Does anyone have some third gen wheels sitting around that they'd lend so I can pass inspection? Will buy you lunch or whatever you'd want.