• From: Dallas, TX
  • Registered: 2010-06-11
  • Posts: 90

Topic: Jeep Mechanic in Dallas

A friend of mine has a 94 Jeep Wrangler that needs quite a bit of work.  Does anyone have a recommendation for where to take it in the Dallas area?

Here's what we know needs to be done:

* Transmission work.  It has a tendency to pop out of first when you take off as well as a few other trans issues.
* Exhaust manifold is cracked.
* Wiring/Electrical issues.  The low beams won't come on any more, but the high beams work.  There are also some sporadic issues with the radio.


Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

  • Registered: 2011-09-01
  • Posts: 97

Re: Jeep Mechanic in Dallas

What part of Dallas? I might have some ideas if I know the area in question.

Dale

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  • From: Dallas, TX
  • Registered: 2010-06-11
  • Posts: 90

Re: Jeep Mechanic in Dallas

He's in downtown/uptown, but honestly there's so much sentimental value wrapped up in this car for him he'd probably take it over to Ft. Worth if he was confident someone could really fix it.

He used to live in Houston and had a guy do some work on it down there, but it seems like he didn't really solve any problems.  The guy claimed parts were just too hard to come by for that particular make and model these days.

  • Registered: 2011-09-01
  • Posts: 97

Re: Jeep Mechanic in Dallas

mikedeck wrote:

He's in downtown/uptown, but honestly there's so much sentimental value wrapped up in this car for him he'd probably take it over to Ft. Worth if he was confident someone could really fix it.

He used to live in Houston and had a guy do some work on it down there, but it seems like he didn't really solve any problems.  The guy claimed parts were just too hard to come by for that particular make and model these days.

It's a little ways from him, but these are the guys I use for our daily drivers and kids cars, Billy owns the place and Brian (his son) is on our team. Tell them that Dale Goodwin sent you to them.

http://www.mcswainautomotive.com/

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  • From: Choctaw, Oklahoma
  • Registered: 2009-11-12
  • Posts: 2,145

Re: Jeep Mechanic in Dallas

I haven't had any experience with these guys, but they're on the outskirts of Dallas. Back when I had my Jeep I considered buying some replacement trim parts from them, but sold it before I got that far.
http://www.collinsbrosjeep.com/

  • From: Gilbertsville, PA
  • Registered: 2009-12-22
  • Posts: 3,252

Re: Jeep Mechanic in Dallas

I think collins bros is big $.  They wanted something like 400.00 for a cage mounted spare tire holder for my scrambler.

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