Does anyone know of any 4x4 'shops' or service place in NJ/NY

[NaturaTek]

It's me, pathfinder jedi in training again.

 

Does anyone know of cool places in NJ or NY that has 4x4 stuff..like lift kits or cool aftermarket parts. Like a store you can go into, and they have 31 to 35 tires in stock, many brands including those 'mickey thompsons', grilleguards/bush guards on display, lights, etc, etc..just items and cool things for your 4x4, in my case, a pathfinder.

 

I searched thru google, and found one place but number is disconnected.

 

Maybe such places don't exist? Only online?

 

And, does anyone know of any 4x4 or such a place where you can go and they'll install lift kits or simply make good recommendations for suspension, know ALL about modifying 4x4, and are knowledgeable in consulting to offering services for 4x4 or so?

 

All the shops here and around me, are all about bling bling, instead of lift kits all they do is 'drop' kits, neon lights, pimp your car all chrome, low profile tires, stereos, and installing loud ass mufflers to such tiny honda cars, lol. While all that is good for people that like it, there has to be such a place for 4x4'ers.

 

It still stuns me in who pays thousands$ to drop your car, and if thats not bad, put tires that look one inch high. I got in a few of these cars before, the minute you hit a bump, pothole or whatever you feel the pain. I seen many of these cars with damage/twisted rims for simply hitting a pothole. I will never understand the feel of that. I drove one, so damn low, if feels like my butt is sitting on the highway, that's how low it is. Add a couple of passengers, every nick or hole in street you'll feel it shatter up your spine.

lol.

 

Maybe a few of you guys offer such services for $$?

 

Maybe I should buy me 'automotive repair for dummies'

[GrimGreg]

Where is Max when he is needed?

 

I doubt you'll find any place that will have aftermarket parts sitting on the shelf waiting for you, or even have connections to get them. Most of us buy parts online then either DIY or find a shop local to do the work. In many ways DIY is the best if you think you can tackle the job, because it makes you more framiliar with your vehicle in the case of a breakdown later. Also it saves you the cost of paying someone else to mess it up for you...besides they always charge more because you have an import, even if he work is easier. If you plan to wheel the truck, you better learn how to wrench on it.

[NaturaTek]

Where is Max when he is needed?

 

I doubt you'll find any place that will have aftermarket parts sitting on the shelf waiting for you, or even have connections to get them. Most of us buy parts online then either DIY or find a shop local to do the work. In many ways DIY is the best if you think you can tackle the job, because it makes you more framiliar with your vehicle in the case of a breakdown later. Also it saves you the cost of paying someone else to mess it up for you...besides they always charge more because you have an import, even if he work is easier. If you plan to wheel the truck, you better learn how to wrench on it.

 

Whats a great way to learn light mechanics on your own? I've got some auto repair books in ebook format to learn from.

[Simon]

Download the Factory Service manual AND get a Haynes/Chiltons manual for your model. Sometimes the Haynes/Chiltons is enough to get you by...and is easier to read, when things get more complex, or the other manual is lacking in description, use the Factory service manual to be sure.

[NaturaTek]

Download the Factory Service manual AND get a Haynes/Chiltons manual for your model. Sometimes the Haynes/Chiltons is enough to get you by...and is easier to read, when things get more complex, or the other manual is lacking in description, use the Factory service manual to be sure.

 

For the love of tires, I can't find a 90 pathfinder factory manual in pdf. I already purchased a chiltons and haynes manual for my pathy.

But I think I need to attend a noobie beginner class first. Yea, a class where a teacher holds up a spark plug and say "ok class, this is a spark plug", and the class goes 'oooohhhhh'. Yeah, thats me

[Simon]

No worries. We've had a few members such as yourself join, and they've gone on to tackle some pretty hefty repairs/mods. Read the books, try to find a FSM, and when you have questions, feel free to ask. As long as you have the ability to learn (this is not as common as you might think) we have no problem in helping.

[vengeful]

OK 4WD in Stewartsville.

 

http://ok4wd.com/