RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS  


--------------------------------------------------
Rating: 3 Stars
Les Schwab 4X4 center All types
1068 SE Baseline
Hillsboro OR   503-640-8106
http://
Discount: Unknown

Comments

A good place to purchase common parts. Many parts in stock.Best prices I've found on the west side of Portland.I have never heard anything good about their installation.In my opinion the technicians don't have a clue.
Reviewer: Joe Lukas Email: lukasjoe@worldnet.att.net
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Sun Mar 2 18:34:09 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 4 Stars
Les Schwab Tires
Two Locations 9th St and 3rd St
Corvallis OR    
http://
Discount: Unknown

Comments

You can't beat the responsive service. You can beat the prices - but not by much. Honesty and a good deal are my comments here. But I won't let them touch anything but tires and wheels. What they do they do well.
Reviewer: Bill Lewey Email: blewey@peak.org
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Mon Mar 3 00:17:41 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 5 Stars
Corvallis Muffler and Automotive Specialties General Mechanic
2335 SE 3rd St
Corvallis OR 97333  
http://
Discount: Unknown

Comments

Bob (owner) and Dale (mechanic) have worked on my CJ a couple of times. Custom exhaust systems and custom full roll cage. They were very honest, timely, and the cost of the roll cage was excellent. Though a tougher job than estimated they stuck to the quote. They specialize in Broncos.
Reviewer: Bill Lewey Email: blewey@peak.org
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Mon Mar 3 00:24:16 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 4 Stars
Salem Off Road Center Offroad Stuff
2953 Silverton Rd.
Salem OR 97303  
http://
Discount: Unknown

Comments

Gary Lawrence (owner) was cooperative and I bought a Warn M8000 winch from him for slightly more than a mail order house. A better deal after considering shipping. They have a nice showroom of stuff.
Reviewer: Bill Lewey Email: blewey@peak.org
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Mon Mar 3 00:27:45 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 2 Stars
B and R Towing Junk Yard
Very south 3rd
Corvallis OR    
http://
Discount: Unknown

Comments

They are spendy but professional. They use standard pricing and are computerized for searches. They also let you poke around in specific areas and get suspicious if you wander or go in and out a lot.
Reviewer: Bill Lewey Email: blewey@peak.org
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Mon Mar 3 00:31:25 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 3 Stars
Corvallis Auto Wrecking Junk Yard
Very Very South 3rd St.
Corvallis OR    
http://
Discount: Unknown

Comments

Half price from standard. What you can find is what you get. Someone has always got to something before I did. The "crushing pile" parts are very cheap - as you would expect.
Reviewer: Bill Lewey Email: blewey@peak.org
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Mon Mar 3 00:34:31 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 4 Stars
Les Schwab Tires, Wheels
Walker Rd. and 158th
Beaverton OR    
 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

As previous people have mentioned, Les Schwab stands out for their good service(their service technicans run, yes RUN, whenever they are in customer view) anddecent prices. They are usually prettybusy, so expect a wait. Fairly knowledgable,but generally not willing to work withyou on far out concepts.
Reviewer: Rick Anderson Email: ricka@mdhost.cse.tek.com
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Mon Mar 3 08:20:07 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 4 Stars
Discount Tire Tires, Wheels
TV Highway in Beaverton
Beaverton OR    
 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

Discount tire has always impressed me because they are willing to work with you on custom ideas and modifications.They are willing to talk to you more about doing certain things. Their technicians are generally not very experienced, but the front counterperson usually is. Usually honor road hazard warranties without much hassle. Very flexible. Good service (usually get right in). Decent prices.
Reviewer: Rick Anderson Email: ricka@mdhost.cse.tek.com
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Mon Mar 3 08:25:02 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 5 Stars
Skyjacker Suspension Lifts
 
  LA   318-388-0816
 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

Of all the suspension lift companies, I found Skyjacker to be the most accomodating and friendly on the phone. When I called about five years ago, the owner of the company talked with me for almost an hour on the phone. Recently the owner is sticking to financial concerns, but their technical support is top notch. Good quality products at decent prices. Highly recommended. (By the way, compare this to Rancho technical support who won't even talk to you for fear of legal liability issues!).
Reviewer: Rick Anderson Email: ricka@mdhost.cse.tek.com
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Mon Mar 3 08:27:42 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 5 Stars
Six States Distributors, Inc. Drivetrain (spindles, axles, u- joints)
6011 NE Columbia Bvld
Portland OR   249-1010
 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

These guys get five stars for their technical comptenance. If you need anything that is drivetrain related, go visit these guys. They are a wealth of practical information and can get anything you need related to drivetrains. Good service. Average prices.
Reviewer: Rick Anderson Email: ricka@mdhost.cse.tek.com
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Mon Mar 3 08:31:13 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 2 Stars
Oregon Drive Axle Supply Drivelines
12533 SW Main
Tigard OR   639-9476
 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

These guys rebuilt my drivelines for me. The cost was about average, as was the service. They were not too willing to talk to me about custom set-ups. One of the few places I found that was open on Saturday's (from time-to-time). Friendly.I would probably go someplace else next time however.
Reviewer: Rick Anderson Email: ricka@mdhost.cse.tek.com
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Mon Mar 3 08:33:57 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 4 Stars
Arie's Truck Parts Wrecking Yard/Junk Yard
11635 SW Waldo Way
Sherwood OR   692-5090
 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

A rare find! This place is difficult to find and in the middle of nowhere. BUT - that means good selection! His prices are reasonable. He isn't real personable, but knows his stuff. I usually try Beaverton Truck Parts first since its close, but if they don't have it, try Arie's! Sometimes when I go, I am just looking for a $2-$5 part and he'll just give it to me. He is very flexible and will look-out for certain parts for you if you need something specific. Has mainly Chevy and Fords, but some miscellaneous other stuff (imports, etc.). Worth a visit just to check out his selection. Seems to rotate his inventory fairly regularly, but has some old stuff too.
Reviewer: Rick Anderson Email: ricka@mdhost.cse.tek.com
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Mon Mar 3 08:38:03 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 4 Stars
Warn Industries Winches, Lifts
13270 S.E. Pheasant Court
Milwaukie OR 97222 800-543-9276
http://www.warn.com
Discount: Unknown

Comments

Very good pre-sales support via email and phone. Very willing to explain their products and make recommendations.Installation instructions very well written compared to many companies.
Reviewer: Matt Bateman Email: mdb@sequent.com
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Mon Mar 3 09:25:07 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 5 Stars
Four Wheel Drive HArdware, Inc. Jeep Parts & Accessories
44488 State Route 14
Columbiana OH 44408 1-800-333-5535
http://www.4wd.com/
Discount: Unknown

Comments

Good selection and quality parts at a fair price (only wish they were local). Great customer service including tech support available by phone or Email. They carry most any part needed to rebuild a CJ. Free catalog available that has some very good drawings of how things go together. To save shipping cost, if someone was going to place an order, let others know and the shipping costs could be split.
Reviewer: Kevin Beck Email: beckk@fcmail.state.or.us
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Tue Mar 4 19:41:57 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 0 Stars
American Metal  Add-ons, suspension 
P.O. Box 80427 
San Marino  CA  91118  (818) 292-1300 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

Do NOT buy from these people! Their products may be good, but thanks to their inability to meet a deadline and customer service lying to me, I'll never know. I ordered Rock Sliderz for my Cherokee. They said it would be about a week before they could ship. Two weeks later no Sliderz. When I called, they said 2 more days. This went on for a month -- always two more days. This last time, they got mad at me and cancelled my order! Never an apology or even a suggestion that there was anything wrong with the way I had been treated. BTW - They did not waste any time charging my card.
Reviewer: Matt Bateman  Email: mdb@sequent.com 
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Fri Mar 7 10:12:27 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 5 Stars
Driveline Express Co.  driveline repair 
11051 N Vancouver Way 
Portland   OR  97217  503-283-0383 
http:// 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

I am a avid Jeep enthusiast and I also work here. We can rebuild or customize drivelines to suite your needs. Please call me and maybe I can help you out.
Reviewer: Brian Stanton  Email:  
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Tue Mar 25 21:22:52 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 5 Stars
LC4WD  4WD Shop 
Queen St 
Albany  OR     
http:// 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

GREAT - I was impressed by the service and concern for quality demonstrated by the owner, Ross. Parts arrived very quickly and advice was right on. And you should see this guy's Land Cruiser!
Reviewer: Bill Lewey  Email: blewey@peak.org 
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Fri Apr 18 00:05:13 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 2 Stars
Warn  Lifts 
 
Portland  OR     
http://www.warn.com 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

I bought a Black Diamond 3" lift from them in Spring of 1997. I was happy with the quality but there were used parts in the kit. The instructions, well, they should not have bothered. The install requires an air wrench to save time. Although the pre-sales support was great, the post-sale support was non-existent.
Reviewer: Bill Lewey  Email: blewey@peak.org 
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Fri Apr 18 00:09:59 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 5 Stars
Les Schwab  Tires 
9th St 
Corvallis  OR     
http:// 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

I rated these guys before but they deserve another pat on the back. The service was like none other I experienced when they suggested I try on a couple of "shoes." I took the bait and they reeled me in again. :-)
Reviewer: Bill Lewey  Email: blewey@peak.org 
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Fri Apr 18 00:15:59 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 5 Stars
Superior Tire Service  Tires 
2350 Mission SE 
Salem  OR  97302  (503)585-1955 
http:// 
Discount: Yes

Comments

Scott Ryan is the owner, and he is great to work with. His shop gives excellent service to anyone (even non customers). If you tell them I recommended you, Scott will cut you a special deal. (My last set of BFG Mud Terrains was only $14 more per tire than mail order, with no shipping and free mount/balance/stems!)
Reviewer: Gil Meacham  Email: meach@wvi.com 
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Mon May 5 10:37:35 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 5 Stars
Woody's 4x4  Used and new Jeep Parts & service 
6408 St John's BLVD 
Vancouver  WA    800-796-6397 
http:// 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

Woody's is the only place that I have found that I can get hard-to- find parts for immediately. they have a large selection of used parts, and are very knowledgable. They are closed on saturdays. I don't even mess with other companies anymore because woody's will have what I need.
Reviewer: Laura Hudson  Email: laurah@europa.com 
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Tue Jun 10 14:17:01 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 5 Stars
Leonards Off-Road Fabrication  Off-Road Fabrications 
 
Hillsboro  or  97124  503.693.9826 
http:// 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

Builds anything and everything needed for offroad use.Leonard is very knowledgeable and can modify ANY Vehicle for off road use he specializes in 76-86 CJ's. Good Price Good work
Reviewer: Chris Meredith  Email: merc@innocent.com 
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Tue Jul 29 22:58:13 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 4 Stars
Les shwab  Tires and wheels 
9th street 
Corvallis  OR  97330   
http:// 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

I bought a set of swampers from them and one of the little buggers had an out of round situation. So, after stalling and stalling I took the vehicle in to get this problem fixed. I had approximately 10kmi on the tires at the time. They gave me a brand new tire for zero $$$. I was very impressed because my original tires were already down 1/4 in.!
Reviewer: Eric Bewley  Email: eric_bewley@cv.hp.com 
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Wed Oct 15 07:20:20 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 4 Stars
4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers  Internet catalog of 4x4 parts 
 
    CA   
http://www.4wheelparts.com 
Discount: Yes

Comments

5-star service and parts selection/price...but they were moving from one wherehouse to another and my order was lost for about 2 days... Really 5-star though! Try 'em!
Reviewer: Trevor  Email: humvee@sprynet.com 
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Sat Nov 22 14:59:00 1997

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 5 Stars
ALL AROUND AUTO CARE  AUTOMOTIVE/MECHANICAL 
1171 SE T.V. Hwy 
Hillsboro  OR  97123  (503)640-6561 
http:// 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

Do great, cheap labor on any vehicle. This is where I take my Jeep and I always get fast friendly service!
Reviewer: Phil Ritthaler  Email: pritth2670@aol.com 
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Tue Feb 17 00:24:46 1998

. --------------------------------------------------
Rating: 5 Stars
   
 
       
http:// 
Discount: Unknown

Comments

Reviewer:   Email:  
 Back to the OBH Home Page Date: Mon Nov 27 07:41:11 2000

.