Mechanic suggestions

[Ledhed14]

Hello again!

You guys have already been really helpful so figured I’d keep asking questions! I have some potential projects that I think might be a bit above my skill level/tool collection.

Does anyone know of a good mechanic for a 93yj in the Detroit or Metro Detroit area?

If not, does anyone have suggestions on how to find one, or what to look for when doing the search.

Thanks!

 

[Flyer58]

Before you dive into any major projects, ask here first for advice. There's a lot of "Need to know" items when making changes, especially to the suspension and lifting the YJ. This can run into the $1000's when done right, and while it may look cool, you may not like the ride when getting groceries. Unless you have 10 grand burning a hole in your pocket, I'd ask first.

Nothing wrong with mechanics who know what they're doing with an older Jeep. Do you have a garage or decent workspace to work on it?

I say it's not much harder than working of a riding lawnmower, just bigger parts that cost more. Also a perfect opportunity to buy the tools you've always wanted. Specialty tool can be borrowed for free at most friendly auto parts stores. The money you'll save doing it yourself will pay for the tools, it's fun, and a great confidence builder or learning experience. Something you can't easily do with modern cars.

Big problems will be rusted nuts and bolts and fixing rust repair which may require welding. If you know how to weld or want to learn you're half way there.

For the invaluable information in the Factory Service Manuals from Jeep and others, they can be found in the RESOURCES section of this forum.

Here:> https://wrangleryjforum.com/forums/yj-resources.121/

 

[machoheadgames]

Agreed with above. Unless you simply have zero tools, zero workspace, and zero desire to learn or acquire tools and skills, run things by here before going to a shop. A shop will charge you the same rates they charge for the most complicated of car repairs and will be essentially overcharging you for doing the same work on a YJ at those rates. These Jeeps are so simple, it is just a matter of learning how things work. If you don't have the resources then that's a different story and you'd probably want to ask for good shops on facebook or something like that. This forum doesn't have a ton of active members so finding anyone in your area will be tough, and most here are DIYing a lot of the repairs/mods they do.

Good luck.