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GTA Shops
Hey All,
I am new to the truck world and was wondering where you all would recommend around the GTA to have a lift kit purchased and installed?
I want a quality kit (hopefully no more than 2.5"), just enough to clear some 22x10 -18 offset rims.
I am new to the truck world and was wondering where you all would recommend around the GTA to have a lift kit purchased and installed?
I want a quality kit (hopefully no more than 2.5"), just enough to clear some 22x10 -18 offset rims.
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Not the GTA but there is a good shop in Elmira (just north of Waterloo) that I have used a couple times now for repairs to my 7.3 diesel. It's Decherts Diesel & Auto Repairs and their number is 519-669-8459.
Kyle Dechert is the owner and Nathan is one of the diesel techs that has worked on my truck. They are knowledge, competent and fair in their pricing. I have no affiliation with them other than I am a satisfied customer who will be back when I need their help again.
Hope this helps.
Kyle Dechert is the owner and Nathan is one of the diesel techs that has worked on my truck. They are knowledge, competent and fair in their pricing. I have no affiliation with them other than I am a satisfied customer who will be back when I need their help again.
Hope this helps.
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Not the GTA but there is a good shop in Elmira (just north of Waterloo) that I have used a couple times now for repairs to my 7.3 diesel. It's Decherts Diesel & Auto Repairs and their number is 519-669-8459.
Kyle Dechert is the owner and Nathan is one of the diesel techs that has worked on my truck. They are knowledge, competent and fair in their pricing. I have no affiliation with them other than I am a satisfied customer who will be back when I need their help again.
Hope this helps.
Kyle Dechert is the owner and Nathan is one of the diesel techs that has worked on my truck. They are knowledge, competent and fair in their pricing. I have no affiliation with them other than I am a satisfied customer who will be back when I need their help again.
Hope this helps.
Laughing Gas
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Don't know if your have an Action Car and Truck Accessories store near you. They sell and service all kinds of truck parts. Perhaps they can help.
Also, sometimes techs advertise in Kijiji for their services ... shop techs that do work on the side for extra cash. You might want to check out your local Kijiji listings.
Also, sometimes techs advertise in Kijiji for their services ... shop techs that do work on the side for extra cash. You might want to check out your local Kijiji listings.
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I called Action Car and Truck in Whitby and they sounded like they just wanted to get me off the phone.
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Laughing Gas
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Sorry to hear that. I guess they either don't know how or can't be bothered.
It may take a bit of research but you might try to find out where, in your area, do they do truck and tractor pulls. Those trucks have lifted and beefed up suspensions and surely there is someone local that does that work. You might also try your local Jeep Club or rock climbing club. They all have lifted and special suspensions.
A custom chassis builder (read race cars) would also do this work. I know a local one here but nobody in your neck of the woods. Also, any race tracks near you ... they may know who builds custom suspension and chassis.
It may take a bit of research but you might try to find out where, in your area, do they do truck and tractor pulls. Those trucks have lifted and beefed up suspensions and surely there is someone local that does that work. You might also try your local Jeep Club or rock climbing club. They all have lifted and special suspensions.
A custom chassis builder (read race cars) would also do this work. I know a local one here but nobody in your neck of the woods. Also, any race tracks near you ... they may know who builds custom suspension and chassis.
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I usually do things myself but Ford said I need a "certified" person to do the work in order to maintain my extended warranty. So far the dealership is the only ones willing to lift and spread the crash bars which is surprising.
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Just read a hole bunch on spreading the crash bars and we can do it with bottle jacks and a 4x4 if you want then get a shop to do the lift if you want. Ford would not know that you spread the bars. Plus they can't void a warrenty for something that does not affect the drivetrain or what not let me know we can spread those puppy's np
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