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Title: Good mechanic to get work done on TJ?
Post by: grecy on April 26, 2009, 12:23:23 PM
Hey guys,

2000 2.5 TJ.

My front and rear diff are both leaking and it looks like the pinion seal on both. If it was just the diff covers I'd do it myself, but I don't want to mess with the pinion seal and maybe bearings.
Does anyone know a good shop in town that will do a good job (correct oil, etc.) for a good price?

Someone recommended National 4x4 - does anyone have any feedback on them? they look good, but maybe expensive?

Thanks all,
-Dan
Title: Re: Good mechanic to get work done on TJ?
Post by: WhiteOut on April 26, 2009, 12:36:07 PM
Chanda Precision Atomotive or Magnum Automotive are the two I would recommend.

Pinion seal and diffs are two hours at most.
Title: Re: Good mechanic to get work done on TJ?
Post by: BlackYJ on April 26, 2009, 03:50:55 PM
National has been GREAT to me over the years and are reasonably priced.  They have done several diff seals for me. 
Title: Re: Good mechanic to get work done on TJ?
Post by: AV.NINE on April 26, 2009, 04:11:15 PM
Agreed on Chanda, give Jay a call, awesome service and price.
Title: Re: Good mechanic to get work done on TJ?
Post by: w squared on April 26, 2009, 10:25:04 PM
+1 more on Chanda.
Title: Re: Good mechanic to get work done on TJ?
Post by: Bnine on April 27, 2009, 09:59:37 AM
Quote from: fraserb1986 on April 26, 2009, 12:36:07 PM
Chanda Precision Atomotive or Magnum Automotive are the two I would recommend.

Pinion seal and diffs are two hours at most.

Per axle maybe. Anything less and they are either cutting you a deal, or not doing it right.
Title: Re: Good mechanic to get work done on TJ?
Post by: Bnine on April 27, 2009, 10:01:47 AM
Quote from: grecy on April 26, 2009, 12:23:23 PM
Hey guys,

2000 2.5 TJ.

My front and rear diff are both leaking and it looks like the pinion seal on both. If it was just the diff covers I'd do it myself, but I don't want to mess with the pinion seal and maybe bearings.
Does anyone know a good shop in town that will do a good job (correct oil, etc.) for a good price?

Someone recommended National 4x4 - does anyone have any feedback on them? they look good, but maybe expensive?

Thanks all,
-Dan

Where ever you go, specify that you want new crush sleeves and pinion nuts when they are done.

Jay is good, I'd recommend him as well.