I need names, and if possible addresses or phone numbers of custom 4x4 shops in Texas. Hard to find anything besides california or colorado listings on the net. I need 4x4 custom shops from complete buildups to axle assembiles to suspension work to cage work, whatever. Thanks. I'll be compiling my list and putting it where it's easily accessible.

I know about sunray engineering in weatherford, who else is out there?

Look into a place called Diamond Off-Road in Grapevine, TX. I can't remember their #, but they are near DFW airport. They do mostly Jeep stuff, but their owner drives an old Bronco, and has worked on Blazers before I'm sure...

Good Luck!!

thanks, I do most of MY own work, but I need a list for two reasons...one is that I know a lot of people that'd rather pay to have it done. Two, is that I'm graduating college with an engineering technology degree in a year, and I'm researching places to WORK. Keep em coming...

West Texas Offroad-San Angelo
Unique Concepts-Lewisville
Baertrax-Dallas
Longview Clutch & Driveshaft-Longview

Baer Tracks:972-406-9363
2241 Crown rd. #105
Dallas Tx, 75229

Collins Bro. 3101 W. FM 544 Wylie TX 75098 1.800.699.JEEP,
Brett at AFM 2478 Fort Worth St. Grand Prairie TX 75050 972.641.1126 (let it ring)
Justin at THE OFF ROAD SHOP 10400 Plano Rd. Dallas TX 75238 214.221.2300,
and Russ at Bear Trax (from above) is good, too.
BTW. STAY AWAY FROM CUSTOM JEEP!!! you've been warned <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by Cutter:
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BTW. STAY AWAY FROM CUSTOM JEEP!!! you've been warned <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

I've been told that Custom Jeep is being sued. Sold some kid a jeep with a salvaged title without telling him.

Also, a guy i know with a jeep(he is on this board) had some work done there and he says he isnt very happy with it.

Go to Russ at Baer Trax. He not only does great work, he wheels and knows what people want and is very friendly.

HEY ROB!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> hehehe....I wonder why nobody is sayin anything 'bout 4wheel parts <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by 85MudYoTa:
<STRONG>I've been told that Custom Jeep is being sued.
Also, a guy i know with a jeep(he is on this board) had some work done there and he says he isnt very happy with it.</STRONG>

Who you referring to <IMG SRC="smilies/question.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/question.gif" border="0">

I have to agree with Cutter! Stay away from Custom "Hackers" Jeep!! <IMG SRC="smilies/flipoff.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/flipoff.gif" border="0">

Guess that should clear things up. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

if they want sweet work and can pay for it i say sunray in weatherford tx. they do some sweet work.

Originally posted by Cutter:
<STRONG>HEY ROB!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> hehehe....I wonder why nobody is sayin anything 'bout 4wheel parts <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"></STRONG>
Baahhaaaaaa!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/laughing.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/laughing.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/laughing.gif" border="0">
I love that.

But really laketex, You are more than welcome to put us on your list. We have only been in business for about 2 years now but I've been building 4x4's for about 15 years.

- Crawltech in tyler texas (crawltech.com). Only been open for a couple months but I know the owner, he's a great guy. They do jeep cherokees mostly, well almost exclusevely.
- Land Cruiser Specialists in Austin TX. 512-451-3495. Edwin Kincaid owns the place and is a really good guy as well. They work on toyota's and mostly landcruisers.

Originally posted by Outlaw99TJ:
<STRONG>Who you referring to <IMG SRC="smilies/question.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/question.gif" border="0">
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Gee, I don't know. Who could I be referring to?
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Originally posted by LakeTex:
<STRONG>thanks, I do most of MY own work, but I need a list for two reasons...one is that I know a lot of people that'd rather pay to have it done. Two, is that I'm graduating college with an engineering technology degree in a year, and I'm researching places to WORK. Keep em coming...</STRONG>

Give me a call when you get out. An engineering technology degree gives you the exact experience we are looking for. Im in a very drawn out process of obtaining my mech engr degree. Im hoping to free up some time here by next semester so i can get back to taking classes. Ill probably switch to engr tech since it is more of what i need.

Bratcher
http://www.crawltech.com

Anything worthwhile near Houston?

bratcher who the hell are you im from tyler and i don't know anyone there who is into rockcrawlin or could do quality custom work!

Off Road Equipment
2909 Broadway Blvd
Garland, TX

Chop's Auto Shop
10700 State Highway 30
College Station, TX

Thos are the two I have heard of, but I don't really don't have any clue if they are good or what.

Maximum Offroad and Performance
Katy TX 77450
281-395-6299

Big Toyota and Ford gooroos, but they work on most anything.

Originally posted by swamper502
bratcher who the hell are you im from tyler and i don't know anyone there who is into rockcrawlin or could do quality custom work!

Well.. we are here, extremely into rockcrawling, and our custom work aint too shabby! :flipoff2:

:smokin: Bratcher

If you're in Central Texas for some reason, try Austin Offroad, 512-491-9755

well bratcher you do build cherokees ya fawkin newbie:flipoff2:

Well.. we are here, extremely into rockcrawling, and our custom work aint too shabby!

i think i know who you might be, possibly did yoiu have a sister named nicole, go to rel, and drive a white cherokee. if not i think there was some guy who fit that profile a couple of years behind me, whatever

maybe i'll look you guys up next time i come through town and we can have a :beer: at the dirty dog

Originally posted by Capn Insano
thanks, I do most of MY own work, but I need a list for two reasons...one is that I know a lot of people that'd rather pay to have it done. Two, is that I'm graduating college with an engineering technology degree in a year, and I'm researching places to WORK. Keep em coming...

Hey Capn,

You might want to contact some of the businesses about a SUMMER JOB. Be up front that you're looking to learn & work this summer. Good experience, and good references help.

Just wondering about your degee. Any machine work (lathe, mill)? Welding? Fabrication? etc.

Sigh meet up with a "kid" going for his four year ME who didn't know my old LeBlond metal lathe was! He was a 3rd year student, but hadn't gotten his hands duty in the lab! Unreal.

Also keep in mind that working at shop starting at $12 hour is cool, but some of techs are pulling in close to $25/hour in the high tech sector. Alas, LOTS of folks have been laid off in the last year... but plan ahead when things pick up. I'm a "high tech EE" while the pay is good, I just plan ahead that every six years I get laid off for 6 months. Those six months are then used for job hunting and WRENCHING time. :D

Tom :usa:

Wow another post brought up from the dead. :flipoff2:

It looks like I'm going to have to find a real internship for this summer with a bigger firm. I plan to do fab work as a sideline though. As for my skills, I grew up in a truck equipment shop. I've got a good working knowledge of shears, punches, press brakes, lathes, mills, tube benders, welding, ect. And anything that I haven't had previous experience with, I can learn pretty quick.

:beer: :beer: :blender:

Where in Weatherford is Sunray?

Originally posted by Capn Insano
Wow another post brought up from the dead. :flipoff2:


Well, at least you can't say I don't use the search function :flipoff2:

Seriously though, does anyone have any experience with Texas Auto Gear in Houston? They are located at 314 W. Carby, off of I-45 N and Canino.

MIkes off-road in euless, diamond off-road in grapevine and there are two 4wheel parts stores. One in dallas and the other in fort worth.

You might try Extreme Auto in Round Rock (north of austin), they did a propane injected cummins conversion on a hummer thats really nice. I don't have thier # though...

Originally posted by dpenney
Where in Weatherford is Sunray?

west bound I20 get off on exit 410 (i think it is 410) go left back over 120 and take the first right. then take the next right, it'll go up just a short ways and cut back 90 degrees to the left and it is the second drive on the right.

Allpro in Houston
Lonestar OFFROAD in San Antonio 877 66-GIANT, 210 647 4352 WWW.LONESTAROFF-ROAD.COM
Brutal offroad WWW.brutaloffroad.com 830 459 0977, 210 752 0048.

there are two 4wheel parts stores. One in dallas and the other in fort worth.

what a fawkin newbie:flipoff2:

I am attempting to locate those who have been wronged by Custom Jeep of Dallas, aka: TMW, etc. If you have any first hand knowledge it would be helpful.

- Land Cruiser Specialists in Austin TX. 512-451-3495. Edwin Kincaid owns the place and is a really good guy as well. They work on toyota's and mostly landcruisers.

LCS Off Road (land cruiser spec) our new number is (512)670-7525 and we moved to Pflugerville, tx here is are web site www.lcspec.com we now do all typs of 4WDs

you can also put down JK Customs.
Jason does roll bars and bumppers and he is a real nice guy
(512)218-4222 round rock,tx

OUTLAW off road in KELLER.

I've had good personal experience with both LCS and JKCustoms here in Austin. Not affiliated with either shop except as a customer, but was very satisfied with the work done. Both owners are hard-core wheelers and very knowledgeable, Edwin Kincaid just started competing in Calrocs and Jason Kenne is a top-notch rollcage fabricator.

www.lcspec.com/
www.JKCustoms.com/

Add another to your list http://www.4wdfactory.com/

These guys do some REALLY nice work.:D

Originally posted by REDDMANIAC
Lonestar OFFROAD in San Antonio 877 66-GIANT, 210 647 4352 WWW.LONESTAROFF-ROAD.COM


BOOTY FAB ALERT! BOOTY FAB ALERT!



If you wanna build :rainbow: show trucks, try www.alloutoffroad.com that was the shop that all the rich kids in my old neighborhood took their 2WD trucks and Escalades to get dolled up. :rolleyes:

Originally posted by TexasBlakeWFO


BOOTY FAB ALERT! BOOTY FAB ALERT!

I'll second that. One of the owner's sons used to be in our club. Showtrucks is what they are into, and with that always comes rediculously arched springs and ghetto steering solutions.

Originally posted by Demon4x4
Anything worthwhile near Houston?

Maximum Offroad
281-395-6299
Katy, Texas

they can do just about anything for you.

Originally posted by Demon4x4
Anything worthwhile near Houston?

Texas Auto Gear in Houston, TX.
www.texasautogear.com

These guys are hard core and run with the guys from Wagoneer Machine shop. They do all kinds of custom work and can make you a wonderful custom axles.

Charles

In Houston area

check out

Texas Auto Gear

Dave ??/ runs/owns it....

Mike g







http://www.blacksheep4x4.com

I saw two praises for Texas Auto Gear, I'm going to call them about building a roll cage for my YJ. I never knew that place existed, I didn't think anyone knew what building a roll cage was in Houston. Thanks.

Yeah, Dave @ Texas Auto Gear is a great guy......

From what I have heard though, he sends his Cage work to a drag shop down the street b/c he is so busy, but if you get the opportunity go meet him and check out some of his rigs:D

Ditto on all positive comments about Texas Auto Gear. The owner, David Yackley, is in the latest JP magazine. He was in New Mexico with the Wagoneer machine shop guys during their, "big meats run."

Texas Auto Gear built me my RC D60 axles. The axle tubes are removed and re-tubed with DOM tubing. Other shops will insert a sleeve and butt weld it. IMHO, that is not as strong and could affect oiling. David is in the process of building me some custome
medium steer arms right now.

You should stop by and check these guys out. Be sure to say hello for me. I'm sure he'll remember me....

Charles

Originally posted by dpenney
Where in Weatherford is Sunray?

It is on the south side of the Bankhead (?) HWY exit by the LOVES gas station. Get on the service road going west and take your 1st right.

1801 Barnett Dr

Great work, great guys.

One stop shop.

In Houston, Texas Auto Gear builds extreme rigs and some damn nice ones too.

They also build custom axles, etc....

JK Customs in Austin is a great stop for fab work.

In Keller Texas there is a new guy, Chooks Off Road and he has done stuff for me.

He is good and reasonable.

Originally posted by Demon4x4
Anything worthwhile near Houston?

Texas Auto Gear in Houston
Maximum Offroad in Katy (they do great work)

Never purchased anything from Dave and crew at Texas auto gear but ran with them at farmington. nice work. I belive Paul H on the cover JP had them do some of the work and Paul also has a welding shop. he builds rockwell brake kits. control arms etc
the latest WMS 44 inch plus run about 2 months ago had a white cherokee everyone was asking about. that would be more fo there work.


Hard core and Huge are what their rigs are. if you dont mind taking a number I bet he can help anyone with just about anything, especially transmissions...



Mike G

Originally posted by wngrog



In Keller Texas there is a new guy, Chooks Off Road and he has done stuff for me.

He is good and reasonable.

Does he do cages, and do you have a # fer him?

Originally posted by TXLUGNUT


Does he do cages, and do you have a # fer him?

Brian Chookolate
817 431 8190

I don't think he has a bender yet.

Baer Trax does awesome cages
972 406 9363

Originally posted by Demon4x4
Anything worthwhile near Houston?

Texas auto gear in houston.. 281-448-4371 They are doing a LOT of 2 1/2ton axle swaps and high clearance 3 and 4 links lately..

Crawltech in Tyler.. not sure of the #. I know someone already mentioned it, but they do damn good work.

I've been visiting Texas Auto Gear a lot lately. Everytime I go go there my truck looks like a stocker (with a 9" lift and 36's) they do some nice work there. One of the rockwell swapped jeeps they are working on right now has behind the axle steering that ruuns through the control arm. Hard to explain but it looks sweet. They also have some of the prettiest welds I've seen. And the best part is, the won't do booty fab. If you come up to them with some crazy idea ( I know this from experience) they will talk you out of it, if they don't like it.
I brought them a front axle to cut down for my explorer, and they found that the long side tube that I had supplied was bent. They had another axle laying around, and replaced mine, no extra charge. They do quality work and they want you to leave satisfied with what they have done. I have sent all of my friends there ever since.

Originally posted by Capn Insano
I need names, and if possible addresses or phone numbers of custom 4x4 shops in Texas. Hard to find anything besides california or colorado listings on the net. I need 4x4 custom shops from complete buildups to axle assembiles to suspension work to cage work, whatever. Thanks. I'll be compiling my list and putting it where it's easily accessible.

I know about sunray engineering in weatherford, who else is out there?

Two questions:
1. Why don't you move out of Texas to a shop in CA or AZ?
2. Why do you think a degree in engineering technology is so special that you mention it? You don't say if its an AS or BS.