Midwest Fab Shop w/ Mad Skillz???? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

MITman · 10-12-2009, 01:32 PM

Are there any REPUTABLE off-road shops in or around the central IL area? I’m looking for someone that has a LOT of experience in cage building and link suspensions. These days work has me short on free time so I’m considering subbing some work out. I’m looking for a full custom cage (not just a hoop and some spreaders) and also possibly a rework of the rear frame for coil-overs and a 4link. ONLY INTERESTED IN SOLID CLEAN WORK WITH CHARACTER.

funk_1964 · 10-12-2009, 06:39 PM

not that i know of, there is talk of one starting up in effingham but who knows when that will happen... there might be something in indiana?

4rnr · 10-12-2009, 07:44 PM

Tom @ TNT4x4 has impressed me in the past. His zuki is very well executed. TNT4x4 is located at the cliffs.

tell him john sent you

630 209 1050

funk_1964 · 10-12-2009, 07:59 PM

if you are goin to the cliffs, have dave build it for you, he works for beer..

..
just make sure you go wheelin with him or he will get pissed!

JunkCJ6 · 10-12-2009, 10:43 PM

GDS repair down in Maryville does nice work. I will pick it up for you and test it out when they get done.
http://www.gds4x4.com/about.html

JoshTurner · 10-13-2009, 12:45 AM

Dosent Badlands build them still???

funk_1964 · 10-13-2009, 06:56 AM

i was under the impression that they did repair and bolt-ons
they have a welder but i didnt see a bender or anything last time i was in there... you could call and ask... they have built a couple really nice buggys in the past, but i always assumed they were done off site

TrailTamer XJ · 10-14-2009, 07:53 AM

i know a great guy in mokea, IL

he do lot of stuff but i dont know what he couldnt. great guy

http://aedofab.com/

or go to http://www.diversifiedcreations.com/

my friend took his S-10 there for LOT of ego cage and flatbed work there, looks good and very stout! however that shop is located in michagin, but for exocage, its rather important to have it done right though so it could worth the drive.

KyleQ · 10-14-2009, 08:31 AM

Find yourself a race shop - probably have more luck with that then a 4x4 shop.

blbronc · 10-14-2009, 10:05 AM

There's a race shop in Pekin, my brother had them do a cage, rear link suspension on his drag car. Did great work. It's worth a call since he's close to see if he does or has done 4x4 stuff:

Midwest Chassis Performance

Cell: 309267798nine

Eric Vicory is his name.

NT2HLBLY · 10-15-2009, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funk_1964

if you are goin to the cliffs, have dave build it for you, he works for beer..

..
just make sure you go wheelin with him or he will get pissed!

...

Beer, pizza, mnt dew, or Jack all very good payments!

funk_1964 · 10-15-2009, 06:38 AM

i was wondering when you were gonna show up!

Offroad_YJ · 10-16-2009, 09:52 AM

You can check out D&R Racing in Morris... They have a REALLY nice facility, some really experienced fab'ers, and build alot of high dollar rigs. They do alot of mud racing stuff, but also do a ton of jeep work, suspension builds, performance diesels etc...

Give don a call @ (815) 941-4530 D&R Racing -

He's done some work on my truck and I deal with them through my work quite a bit.... Definatly not half ass work. Even have a paint booth!

CITY WORK · 10-16-2009, 05:17 PM

http://www.branikmotorsports.com/

TJnPROGRESS · 10-20-2009, 10:41 AM

Toumbs Repair out of mt. sterling IL for the suspension and Axleboy out of st. peters MO for the cage

Adam@KARS · 10-22-2009, 04:28 PM

I am currently in the works of opening a full-service off-road shop. As of right now, I am only doing it on the side and I am set up to do lifts, custom bumpers, performance enhancement, and general mechanical work. I have been working in the automotive repair industry for 11 years and have been customizing Jeeps for 6 years. My next endeavor is custom roll cages and I have a bender ordered and on the way. I will post some of my work when I get started. PM me for more info.

funk_1964 · 10-25-2009, 10:06 PM

^^^hey look its the guy from post 2!

Adam@KARS · 10-26-2009, 01:18 PM

Yes this is Adam, hey funk are you friends with dozer? The bender and some other equipment will be here tomorrow.

funk_1964 · 10-26-2009, 01:21 PM

yes, i live in mattoon...
i cant wait to see your goodies!!!!!
Dozer is pretty excited i know....
lets bend some tube!
btw, how much did you get?

Adam@KARS · 10-26-2009, 01:25 PM

Haven't went and picked any up yet but initially 200 ft of 1.75 .120 and 100 ft 1.25 .120 just to start off with for my cage and some for dozer

funk_1964 · 10-26-2009, 05:38 PM

cool

87k5cucv · 10-26-2009, 06:35 PM

PM Roxroes... He has crazy Mad fab skills with alot of character.

ROXROES · 10-27-2009, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87k5cucv

PM Roxroes... He has crazy Mad fab skills with alot of character.

I r curazzy, I do agree...hehe

FlatBlackXJ · 11-29-2009, 01:35 PM

Shoot me a PM, great shop in Virden, 5000sq ft, mills,cnc's, benders, tig/mig, great guy, plenty of character and experience, 217 965-3941

Heres some pics of the equipment, tools, and shop.

Main shop shot, two lifts, 3 benders, 3 welders, 2 bandsaws

Homebuilt tubing notcher, beast.

2nd shop main shot, full sheetmetal equipment, full toolbox, etc.

3rd shop, newly purchased CNCs, 1 mill, 2 CNC lathes, 9' manual lathe, full air throughout shop

addict · 12-21-2009, 04:12 PM

Not to pull business fron Illinois. Frontier 4x4 Luke Graham. A good friend of mine. He has good taste, great deals, & experience.
Tell him nate refered u.
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=714455

10-12-2009, 01:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
MITman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37427 Location: Fayetteville, GA Posts: 159	Midwest Fab Shop w/ Mad Skillz???? Are there any REPUTABLE off-road shops in or around the central IL area? I’m looking for someone that has a LOT of experience in cage building and link suspensions. These days work has me short on free time so I’m considering subbing some work out. I’m looking for a full custom cage (not just a hoop and some spreaders) and also possibly a rework of the rear frame for coil-overs and a 4link. ONLY INTERESTED IN SOLID CLEAN WORK WITH CHARACTER. __________________ 2006 Cummins 6spd 4x4 1997 1-Ton TJ

10-12-2009, 06:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
funk_1964 Rock God Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 121019 Location: Mattoon, IL Posts: 2,465	not that i know of, there is talk of one starting up in effingham but who knows when that will happen... there might be something in indiana? __________________ "Yeah.... I spot for entertainment purposes... What of it?" Turbo Mj Buggy for sale

10-12-2009, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34860 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,458	Tom @ TNT4x4 has impressed me in the past. His zuki is very well executed. TNT4x4 is located at the cliffs. tell him john sent you 630 209 1050 __________________ 92 4rnr 3.4 auto duals 37's... 97 4rnr 3.4 5spd

10-12-2009, 07:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
funk_1964 Rock God Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 121019 Location: Mattoon, IL Posts: 2,465	if you are goin to the cliffs, have dave build it for you, he works for beer.... just make sure you go wheelin with him or he will get pissed! __________________ "Yeah.... I spot for entertainment purposes... What of it?" Turbo Mj Buggy for sale

10-12-2009, 10:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
JunkCJ6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 108006 Location: Central, Il Posts: 72	GDS repair down in Maryville does nice work. I will pick it up for you and test it out when they get done. http://www.gds4x4.com/about.html Last edited by JunkCJ6; 10-12-2009 at 10:45 PM.

10-13-2009, 12:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
JoshTurner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 56006 Posts: 2,111	Dosent Badlands build them still??? __________________ [QUOTE=Sturgell;9689430]Would you rather suck a dick or make out with a dude? Myself I would have man up and suck a dick, pretty sure I couldn't make out with a dude.[/QUOTE]

10-13-2009, 06:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
funk_1964 Rock God Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 121019 Location: Mattoon, IL Posts: 2,465	i was under the impression that they did repair and bolt-ons they have a welder but i didnt see a bender or anything last time i was in there... you could call and ask... they have built a couple really nice buggys in the past, but i always assumed they were done off site __________________ "Yeah.... I spot for entertainment purposes... What of it?" Turbo Mj Buggy for sale

10-14-2009, 07:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
TrailTamer XJ What!? I'm deaf! Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140878 Location: ChicagoLand (Home) Rochester, NY (College) Posts: 617	i know a great guy in mokea, IL he do lot of stuff but i dont know what he couldnt. great guy http://aedofab.com/ or go to http://www.diversifiedcreations.com/ my friend took his S-10 there for LOT of ego cage and flatbed work there, looks good and very stout! however that shop is located in michagin, but for exocage, its rather important to have it done right though so it could worth the drive. __________________ You can't say that you have wheeled hard till you have broken something or gotten stuck.

10-14-2009, 08:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
KyleQ Rock God Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83837 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,575	Find yourself a race shop - probably have more luck with that then a 4x4 shop. __________________ 74' Bronco - Mustang Injected 5.8 - 105:1- Locked D60/70HD - NP435 -Atlas2 3.8 - PSC Full Hydro - 5.5" lift - Cage Arms - 37" Cut & Grooved Boggers Bronco Build Thread

10-14-2009, 10:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
blbronc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106142 Location: Heyworth, IL. Posts: 148	There's a race shop in Pekin, my brother had them do a cage, rear link suspension on his drag car. Did great work. It's worth a call since he's close to see if he does or has done 4x4 stuff: Midwest Chassis Performance Cell: 309267798nine Eric Vicory is his name. Last edited by blbronc; 10-14-2009 at 10:06 AM.

10-15-2009, 06:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
funk_1964 Rock God Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 121019 Location: Mattoon, IL Posts: 2,465	i was wondering when you were gonna show up! __________________ "Yeah.... I spot for entertainment purposes... What of it?" Turbo Mj Buggy for sale

10-16-2009, 09:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
Offroad_YJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 137965 Location: Morris, IL Posts: 255	You can check out D&R Racing in Morris... They have a REALLY nice facility, some really experienced fab'ers, and build alot of high dollar rigs. They do alot of mud racing stuff, but also do a ton of jeep work, suspension builds, performance diesels etc... Give don a call @ (815) 941-4530 D&R Racing - He's done some work on my truck and I deal with them through my work quite a bit.... Definatly not half ass work. Even have a paint booth!

10-16-2009, 05:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
CITY WORK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9316 Location: Avon IN Posts: 207	http://www.branikmotorsports.com/ __________________ ROCKHEADS transplant in Indiana

10-20-2009, 10:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
TJnPROGRESS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101642 Location: off wheeling Posts: 77	Toumbs Repair out of mt. sterling IL for the suspension and Axleboy out of st. peters MO for the cage

10-22-2009, 04:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
Adam@KARS Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 52399 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 72	I am currently in the works of opening a full-service off-road shop. As of right now, I am only doing it on the side and I am set up to do lifts, custom bumpers, performance enhancement, and general mechanical work. I have been working in the automotive repair industry for 11 years and have been customizing Jeeps for 6 years. My next endeavor is custom roll cages and I have a bender ordered and on the way. I will post some of my work when I get started. PM me for more info.

10-25-2009, 10:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
funk_1964 Rock God Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 121019 Location: Mattoon, IL Posts: 2,465	^^^hey look its the guy from post 2! __________________ "Yeah.... I spot for entertainment purposes... What of it?" Turbo Mj Buggy for sale

10-26-2009, 01:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
Adam@KARS Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 52399 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 72	Yes this is Adam, hey funk are you friends with dozer? The bender and some other equipment will be here tomorrow.

10-26-2009, 01:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
funk_1964 Rock God Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 121019 Location: Mattoon, IL Posts: 2,465	yes, i live in mattoon... i cant wait to see your goodies!!!!! Dozer is pretty excited i know.... lets bend some tube! btw, how much did you get? __________________ "Yeah.... I spot for entertainment purposes... What of it?" Turbo Mj Buggy for sale

10-26-2009, 01:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
Adam@KARS Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 52399 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 72	Haven't went and picked any up yet but initially 200 ft of 1.75 .120 and 100 ft 1.25 .120 just to start off with for my cage and some for dozer

10-26-2009, 05:38 PM	#21 (permalink)
funk_1964 Rock God Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 121019 Location: Mattoon, IL Posts: 2,465	cool __________________ "Yeah.... I spot for entertainment purposes... What of it?" Turbo Mj Buggy for sale

10-26-2009, 06:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
87k5cucv Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Member # 30451 Posts: 141	PM Roxroes... He has crazy Mad fab skills with alot of character. Last edited by 87k5cucv; 10-26-2009 at 06:37 PM.

11-29-2009, 01:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
FlatBlackXJ NOBAMA! Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 68916 Location: Virden, IL Posts: 359	Shoot me a PM, great shop in Virden, 5000sq ft, mills,cnc's, benders, tig/mig, great guy, plenty of character and experience, 217 965-3941 Heres some pics of the equipment, tools, and shop. Main shop shot, two lifts, 3 benders, 3 welders, 2 bandsaws Homebuilt tubing notcher, beast. 2nd shop main shot, full sheetmetal equipment, full toolbox, etc. 3rd shop, newly purchased CNCs, 1 mill, 2 CNC lathes, 9' manual lathe, full air throughout shop __________________ Let's party, let's get tore up and get loud! Vinyl deals in the works. Last edited by FlatBlackXJ; 11-29-2009 at 04:57 PM.

12-21-2009, 04:12 PM	#25 (permalink)
addict Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 126546 Location: At work Posts: 85	Not to pull business fron Illinois. Frontier 4x4 Luke Graham. A good friend of mine. He has good taste, great deals, & experience. Tell him nate refered u. http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=714455 Last edited by addict; 12-21-2009 at 04:12 PM.

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