4 Wheeled Mechanics?

["Dangerous" Dan K]

I've got a Dodge Ram 3500 Maxi van that needs some work. Upper and lower ball joints both sides, coupla leaf spring shackles, etc. Anyone have a mechanic they would recommend that may not beat me up as bad as the local guys are? Inexpensive a MAJOR plus, of course.

[Kurlon]

Wait, you got a van too? Are you and 6 going to paint them opposite colors and then find vacant alleys to park in and 'rumble'?

["Dangerous" Dan K]

It would be impossible for this van to look any more like 6's.

[Kurlon]

Freaking copycat...

I think you can rent/borrow the tools to tackle the ball joints from Autozone, etc? The more you guys can get done yourselves the less it'll cost, right?

["Dangerous" Dan K]

I bought his. As for doing it myself, maybe. I've never done this stuff, and I have a feeling a 10+ year old 1 ton is a rough way to learn.

[duey]

Give my good friends shop a call 781-324-3530. Rob is the service manager there, tell him I sent you (I'll let him know you're calling too) and he'll take care of you on the pricing.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

Thanks. Where is this shop located?

[Damnut]

Where are you located Dan?

["Dangerous" Dan K]

Georgetown, ma. Will travel within reason.

[obsolete]

Butch's in Ipswich. My friend Mike that helped me build my Jeep the first time is the mechanic there. Pretty sure their labor rate isn't a killer and he's a great guy / mechanic. You can tell him price is a major concern and he should be able to help you out.

(978) 356-2514

["Dangerous" Dan K]

Thanks Alex. I'll call him tomorrow or Monday, depending if he's open tomorrow.

[duey]

Thanks. Where is this shop located?

Damn its a bit of a travel if you're coming from Georgetown, my buddies shop is in Malden.

[Damnut]

Georgetown, ma. Will travel within reason.

If you were closer I could help you out. I'm in Taunton.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

If you were closer I could help you out. I'm in Taunton.

Thanks man, but at an hour and a half each way it'd have to be a pretty good deal. I'm hoping to talk to Alex's guy tomorrow.

[cdseven95]

If you want I know someone who could do it.. It would have to be at the shop he works at on a Sat but he does great work and is CHEAP!...


PM me if you want his number.. It is 40 mins from you.

[landricscustoms]

i do regular mechanic repairs for cars too.. my shop rate for mechanical is $65 compared to $85-95 for other shops. the shop is located in bellingham and i could do the repairs when ever you like. Give me a call at 774-200-6395 if your interested. my name is Rich if you didnt know already.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

Situation has changed... The car we were counting on as a loaner has a blown head gasket, not a bad thermostat. Search criteria modified: Anyone know of a good mechanic that has a loaner vehicle? Looking at a couple grand into the van, hoping I can find a mechanic that will throw in a beater that'll get my girl to and from work while the van is in the shop.

Rich, I'd love to do business with you but that is rather far. If you could work a loaner/rental into the deal we could talk, that may make it worth the trip.