Good shop in Boulder or Colorado Springs area for regear

outdoorguy86 · Dec 29, 2011

Hi guys. I'm starting to have some funds available for my jeep and a regear (still have stock 2.73) would be beneficial. I usually do all my own work, but I'm not sure if I quite feel up for the regear.

So if anyone has recommendations for a shop in boulder that would great. My old man lives down in the Springs, so taking the jeep down there isnt out of the question either.

If anyone was willing to help me with a regear I would also be up to learning. I brew beer.....: cheers2:

Yams · Dec 31, 2011

I watched the guys at predator do it, They know their shyt.

dave95_xj · Jan 4, 2012

There is a guy that works at Jerrys Auto in Manitou Springs, Co which borders the springs his name is Sheldon. He has built many many nice rigs and wheeled them all to death. If you have any questions maybe call and ask for him.

dogger15 · Jan 5, 2012

Check out s.f.f. Customs heard good things about him. Shop down in Parker. He also has a fb page with a lot of his work on there. If down in the springs look into serious off road and talk to frank. Just google that one. He also on cherokeeforum and naxja

streetglideok · Jan 10, 2012

I would also say Predator here in the 'springs. Might ask to see if Scott can be the one who does it. I know he's good. He's one of the few I would let touch my stuff, besides myself.

UnlimitedMatt · Jan 11, 2012

dogger15 said:
Check out s.f.f. Customs heard good things about him. Shop down in Parker. He also has a fb page with a lot of his work on there. If down in the springs look into serious off road and talk to frank. Just google that one. He also on cherokeeforum and naxja

I'd stay away from that sff guy, he is nice enough but has horrible business practices.

FrankZ on the other hand is a top notch guy!

If you ever go onto NAXJA, look up DutchVdub. He does gears and he is located in Firestone. Another great guy.

outdoorguy86 · Jan 11, 2012

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll check out frank or the guys down at predator and see what they say.

dave95_xj · Jan 12, 2012

Frankz quoted me $100 an axle for gears and 50$ additional for lockers per axle. Also wants the axles out of the jeep. Sounds like a good deal to me and who knows maybe he would hook you up a bit for the set or whatever idk...

gspup · Jan 12, 2012

UnlimitedMatt said:
I'd stay away from that sff guy, he is nice enough but has horrible business practices.

FrankZ on the other hand is a top notch guy!

If you ever go onto NAXJA, look up DutchVdub. He does gears and he is located in Firestone. Another great guy.

Disagree...SFF josh is an awesome guy. He re-geared my axles to 4.56's. Now he's looking for a explorer DC shaft for me. He is a solo mechanic so sometimes it takes him a few hours for a call back.

dogger15 · Jan 13, 2012

dave95_xj said:
Frankz quoted me $100 an axle for gears and 50$ additional for lockers per axle. Also wants the axles out of the jeep. Sounds like a good deal to me and who knows maybe he would hook you up a bit for the set or whatever idk...

Only prob with frank is need to have your axles pulled already before he can gear them. Also Josh at sff does get backed up some. Right now a lot of people getting their rigs ready for Easter... But my friend alex knows him. I know when it comes time for me to gear 4.88s will go to him for it

UnlimitedMatt · Jan 13, 2012

gspup said:
Disagree...SFF josh is an awesome guy. He re-geared my axles to 4.56's. Now he's looking for a explorer DC shaft for me. He is a solo mechanic so sometimes it takes him a few hours for a call back.

Sure he's an awesome guy, until you question him on something, or ask for a refund on damaged goods he sells you.

OP: Just do some research on who you want working on your Jeep, watch out for those who take advantage of others or have a bad reputation. Feel free to pm me if you have any questions on the guys I've mentioned.

foggybottombob · Feb 28, 2012

Changing gears in an axle is not rocket science. I have done it myself at least a dozen times. On the colorado4x4.org site this guy comes highly recommended.
http://www.crawlertech4x4.com/

jeepcliffband · Mar 31, 2012

Yeah, Joshua at crawlertech is super cool and knows his stuff he's been building rigs for 30+ yrs. He's super honest and straight up. Even if he's just giving tips on DIY.

outdoorguy86 · Apr 2, 2012

I talked with both Joshua at Crawltech and with FrankZ. Joshua was great and very helpful on giving insight on my proposed setup. Frank was very helpful to on deciding on gear and kits. I'm probably going to have Frank do it since the heep is in the Springs right now and he will be a little closer. His price fits my budget, and I am all for supporting the smaller local companies.

UnlimitedMatt · Apr 3, 2012

I'm sure you will be happy with FrankZ doing your work, he is a real stand up guy.

I should have mentioned Crawlertech, I've been using them for years. They do tend to be pricey though.

Yams · Apr 4, 2012

Who's this Frankz guy, and where can I find him?

outdoorguy86 · Apr 4, 2012

Yams said:
Who's this Frankz guy, and where can I find him?

You can look him up on here, just do a user search for "FrankZ".

He is located in Colorado Springs, but doesnt have a shop; he runs a online store: http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.com.

He's really knowledgeable about the different companies, install kits, bearings, warranties, etc. As most people in the Jeep community are, he is very willing to share advice and knowledge.

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