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Orange County off road shops: Any good electronics/lightbar installers?

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by spicytacooc, Sep 19, 2020.

  1. Sep 19, 2020 at 12:15 PM
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    spicytacooc

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    hey all! I was wondering if anyone here can recommend a good, quality, off road shop that does good work installing electronics/lightbars?

    Im trying to get a dual battery system, lightbars, switchpros, etc. installed and would appreciate some personal experiences with off road shops in OC doing this kind of work. Im worried about any electrical gremlins or issues that may arise later on due to shoddy work.

    Ive been to four shops: cali raised off road in buena park, jbm off road in orange, outlaw offroad in santa ana, and rebel off road in aliso viejo.

    im thinking of either going to cali raised or jbm but still kind of on the fence...

    any input would be greatly appreciated!
     
  2. Sep 19, 2020 at 4:30 PM
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    call them up for a quote, ik cali raised is open Saturdays
     
  3. Sep 19, 2020 at 4:32 PM
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    have you had any experience with them?
     
  4. Sep 19, 2020 at 4:38 PM
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    no, but I saw ther page and they mostly deal with yotas, other offroad shops can do it to but they for the most part focus on Jeeps, kick the tires call around, youtube the install to get a feel for it, electronic installs are pretty easy diy’s, welding and gears i just take it to the shop
     
  5. Sep 19, 2020 at 4:47 PM
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    yeah, i actually did go to those shops and asked for quotes and stuff. I did like the set up of cali raised and they did seem pretty through when discussing with me the install process and stuff, but im still very wary of anything electronics being work on my truck. I was like 10% tempted to try it myself but I think id rather try to find a pro to do it
     
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    yeah, i actually did go to those shops and asked for quotes and stuff. I did like the set up of cali raised and they did seem pretty through when discussing with me the install process and stuff, but im still very wary of anything electronics being work on my truck. I was like 10% tempted to try it myself but I think id rather try to find a pro to do it
     
  7. May 4, 2021 at 3:33 PM
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    We recommend @wiredbygreg on Instagram. He does quality work!
     
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    Thanks! Appreciate the reply. Ive decided im going to dyi. Ive got deutche connectors comming in and im just going to do it myself
     
  9. May 4, 2021 at 3:42 PM
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    It does get frustrating DIY sometimes but it's rewarding once you're done haha. You also have the added benefit of knowing how everything works just incase you ever have any issues. Goodluck, you got this!
     
  10. May 4, 2021 at 11:03 PM
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    Heard good thing with @Superdave1.0 . I was about to have him install subwoofer but plans changed. Maybe in the future I will pm him again. Highly recommend him . Better to have someone who knows what he’s doing . Our trucks so sensitive and easily throws codes if you mess something with electrical.
     
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