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Old 04-18-2006 | 12:04 PM
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E-locker installation shops?

I was wondering who everyone thinks are the most reputable shops for installing an e-locker into a normal 3rd gen 4Runner rear axle. I live in Colorado and would like it to be done the right way. Willing to travel to neighboring states if need be. Thanks for your info.
Old 04-18-2006 | 12:43 PM
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You could try :

Off Road Solutions
(303) 278-6267
6340 W. 56th Ave. #10
Arvada, CO 80002
www.offroadsolutions.com


Colorado Toyota Specialists
26366 Sutton Road
Confier, CO 80433
303-838-4772

Slee Off Road
4565 N. Highway 93
Unit 2
Golden , CO 80403
303-278-8287
http://www.sleeoffroad.com/
Old 04-18-2006 | 04:38 PM
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I know there are shops around. I was looking for first hand knowledge of craftsmanship and attitude with the different shops. Also, what the average cost is for the retrofit (with and without the price of the e-locker diff 4.10 gears). Thanks for the list though Crux.
Old 04-18-2006 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by trollcruiser
I know there are shops around. I was looking for first hand knowledge of craftsmanship and attitude with the different shops. Also, what the average cost is for the retrofit (with and without the price of the e-locker diff 4.10 gears). Thanks for the list though Crux.
I approached Mike at ORS a few years back about doing one for me. He didn't seem overly enthused. I got the feeling that unless I was building a hard core buggy, or something, he couldn't be bothered. Plus I was not impressed with his shop. He has since moved to an new shop. Last year a buddy of mine and I did the retrofit on my buddies truck at Mikes shop. Mike hosted a "open house" for our club and allowed us to use his shop to work on our trucks for a day. My buddy is an accomplished welder and we are both above average wrenches, yet we still ran into a few problems. Mike stepped in and with his experience saved the day. He has fantastic skills, but you don't know if he is going to be the one doing the work if you drop it off.

I had mine done at Slee, before I learned how to do it myself. Robbie did the actual work on the housing and did a great job. Robbie is no longer there, he got a dream job working for Toyota taking the new FJ cruiser around and wheeling it at different events (Lucky bastid). Even though he's gone I haven't hear anything bad coming out of Slee's shop. Can't give you an actual price 'cuz they cut me a deal if I did the grunt work.

Oleg at Alatao Auto in Aurora does great work an very reasonable prices. He has the pride in workmanship and an ethic that's hard to come by these days.
I don't have his # right here but I'll find it and post up latter.

*edit* Olegs # 303/340/5960

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Old 04-18-2006 | 05:19 PM
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I went to ORS last year and had no issues at all with his work. They did a fine job and I have no regrets. Mike was willing to do the e-locker swap if I could find a doner, so perhaps it indicates that he's more interested in flexing to people's plans. I know he wasn't real thrilled about putting an e-locker inside my current pumpkin, due to the re-shaping work I think, so a donor would be the way to go.
Old 04-18-2006 | 05:25 PM
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Oleg at Altao Auto in Aurora does great work an very reasonable prices. He has the pride in workmanship and an ethic that's hard to come by these days.
X2!
Give him a call 720-276-6697
Old 04-18-2006 | 05:31 PM
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Just reread your 1st post. If its going into a 3rd gen definitely give Oleg a call. He *will* find you a 3rd gen axle housing (and locker if need) He might even have one on hand.

Might PM Mojo_Risin about his experiences with ORS too. https://www.yotatech.com/forums/members/713.html

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