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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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St Louis area shops

Sorry if this is in the wrong section... I have no idea where this should go.

I have been searching here and on google for a shop that would be able to recommend and install things like shocks, gauges, bull bars, etc. The Toyota guy I go to only does standard maintenance on vehicles (which he is very good at) but wont recommend anyone for the above listed kind of work.

I might be having a hard time finding a shop because I dont know what to ask google to find... any suggestions?

Thanks. Sorry for the noobishness.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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let me check with some places and i will get back with you? how ever they will be in the alton area.
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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Sounds good... Alton is a bit of a drive but way closer than Colorado
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 06:03 AM
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What are you driving?
In St. Louis-

Never been though Adio3x (T4R) reviewed it.....
http://www.mo4wd.com/index.php?topic=103.0
http://www.mo4wd.com/index.php?topic=44.0

And....brand new....don't know if they do what you're looking for...
pm forum member mightymouse for more info...
http://www.mo4wd.com/index.php?topic=334.0

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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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Ok so I did some asking at the shop and we can do that stuff but there are pointy of good shops in your area I would open up the yellow pages and start picking ppls brains. But I do know for a fact there are good shops over there form going to auto repair meetings and what not
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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Helmkamp auto service is who I would recommend but give the a call first 618 377 8291 ask for mike
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Well, picking peoples brain is kinda the idea behind this thread. Since I havent been able to find much on my own I asked those whom I thought would know best.

I am driving a 2002 4Runner SR5. Stock except for a TTRD Supercharger.

Ill check out the threads and Helmkamp. Hopefully thatll do it.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 05:26 AM
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I looked into Helmkamps website, and it looks like they just do regular service work. I already have someone close to home for that.

The links lead me to Adventure Off Road, a company that specializes in parts for Hummers but has 4Runner stuff too. Unfortunately, they have stuff for '03s and later, not '02s, which I have.

The search continues.
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