Anyone know a decent car mechanic shop in LA?

My sister contacted me out of desperation today. Her Toyota dealer wanted $5,000 to replace their proprietary XRIAS struts in her ‘13 4Runner. I got her out of there before they tore it down, but I’m curious if anyone has a good recommendation for a decent shop that won’t try to price gouge her to swap the oem shocks for a set of Bilsteins.

Anyone have a recommendation?

 

I know a racer I trust that owns an auto repair in Rancho Cucamonga, but that could be a really long drive.

What area is she in?

 

@cortezmachine

 

What area is she in? Is Long Beach too far?

 

Very few replace their XREAS suspension with the factory stuff because its so expensive, although it does work very well. Most any shop can replace those with Bilsteins, Rancho, etc.

https://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/toyota-4runner-x-reas-shocks.cfm

 

I thought he was still in Utah?

 

If close to Huntington Beach go to Zitos. Corner of magnolia and talbert.

Not sure where she is exactly. Some people refer to all of Southern California as LA

 

Japanese auto center, Torrance.

 

Thanksgiving thank you to Mongo & the repliers!

Rob, &. TX Joose - Manhattan Beach

Mechdziner - Yeah, it’s ridiculous expensive.

Zamboiv - You’re damn close with that guess, though! Thanks!

Humblepie - I’ll pass that along!


Thank you again, gentleman. I hope you all have a wonderful Turkey Day!

 

How well can it work to need replacing on. 4 year old vehicle?

 

They’re supposed to be replaced at about 80-100k

 

That’s what I’m doing on mine. I see no reason to go back to XREAS. It’s just a hydraulic line linking the shocks.

 

Damn.

 

Yeah, it’s proprietary, and innovative, but certainly not worth $5,000. I can get the OEM shocks replaced on my Aston for less. Unbelievable. Thanks again, fellas... it is much appreciated!