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Superdave's installs, mechanic work. SoCal.

Discussion in 'California' started by Superdave1.0, Dec 10, 2021.

  1. Jun 3, 2024 at 1:33 PM
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    Superdave1.0

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    Hey there! Best way is through a private message. Sending one your way now.
     
  2. Jul 14, 2024 at 4:36 PM
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    Basically new T4R was over for some modifications! TRD PRO coilovers, TRD PRO rear shocks, catalytic converter shields, TRD full intake system. It's a relief when I get to work on a newer truck, no rust or grease to fight with.

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  3. Sep 22, 2024 at 9:30 PM
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    Had the great pleasure of installing this ICON stage 5 kit today! 24 4runner with only 3k miles. Owner of the truck was super cool, and was a part of the install process. Always a great day modifying a Toyota! Forgot to get pics of the truck.

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  4. Feb 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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    Still active doing lift installs and mechanic work on Yotas. Here is some recent work. Timing belt/water pump on a 3.4 v6 4runner. Lots of Tacomas. Let me know if you need lift installs or service on your Toyota!

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  5. Feb 17, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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    Super Dave, it looks like you do some very clean work there. Please drop me a line!
     
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  6. Feb 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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    Yokohama AT's, Bilstein 5100's, Talon's Garage full skids.
    As a beneficiary of Super Dave's work I can recommend highly! He's a great source for us Toyota owners in SoCal!
     
  7. Mar 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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    Clean 3rd gen 4runner in the house. OME springs, JBA upper control arms, bilstein 5100 shocks. Honestly a great set up for the parts cost. This one is sitting thicc on 33" falkens and a wide offset wheel.

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  8. Mar 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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    I’m in LA and have been asking for shop recommendations for a lift for my 22 4Runner and was pointed to you.

    I’ve already purchased front/rear 5100s and rear coils. What do you charge to do a lift in labor?
    I don’t know if you mount tires but I’ll also need to mount some 285s.

    Let me know!
     
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  9. Mar 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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    Hey there. I will send you a Private message to discuss.
     
  10. Mar 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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    Copy that!
     
  11. Mar 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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    3rd gen back for some love. New front brake calipers, brake lines, pads and rotors. Also painted the hub centers black to blend better with the new wheels.

    The OEM pads on these trucks are side specific! The previous mechanic installed them backwards. o_O

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  12. Apr 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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    Beautiful TRD off road was in for a lift kit and some trimming. Bilstein 5100s all around with bilstein rear lift springs. Truck is ready for some larger tires now!

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  13. Apr 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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    Another 5th gen was over for a lift install. Absolutely sick set up, Bilstein 6112 front and 8100 rear.

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  14. Apr 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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    This sounds like an excellent middle of the road set-up for someone that both daily drives and goes offroad. I've been thinking about doing this for a while now.

    Are there adjusters on the 8100's?

    How did it ride afterwards?
     
  15. Apr 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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    Rode really nice! It was on factory rear springs and only lifted the front .7 inches, lowest setting. It honestly rode like a stock truck, maybe softer. I've never felt 6112's on the lowest setting, and was very surprised at how soft it was.

    If it were my truck, I would have lifted the rear 1 - 1.5 inches. Then set the 6112 somewhere in the middle or upper range. But that's just me.
     
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