Tommy @ Musicbox, El Monte (The Mother thread)
08-28-13, 12:31 PM
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Does anyone have information on whether or not Tommy has done the Daizen control arm bushing instal before on a 2GS? I have the lower, upper, and caster bushings, as well as the sway bar endlink bushings, steering rack bushings, lower ball joints and outer tie rods. Most of the shops around my area wont even attempted to do it because they fear the difficulty of removing the actual bushings, so I'm in need of a go to guy.
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08-30-13, 12:59 PM
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Does anyone have information on whether or not Tommy has done the Daizen control arm bushing instal before on a 2GS? I have the lower, upper, and caster bushings, as well as the sway bar endlink bushings, steering rack bushings, lower ball joints and outer tie rods. Most of the shops around my area wont even attempted to do it because they fear the difficulty of removing the actual bushings, so I'm in need of a go to guy.
08-30-13, 01:39 PM
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If it requires pressing out a bushing with a metal sleeve, then Tommy can't do it. I asked him about it couple weeks ago and told me he doesn't have a press to press out the metal sleeve from the #2 control arm. I ended up taking off the arms and just took it to a shop to press out the stock bushings and press the new ones in.
too bad he doesnt have a press
08-30-13, 01:51 PM
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Thanks. Seems like the #2 arm (castor arm) is the one that is the most difficult. I believe its the only one with a metal sleeve...? The upper and lower arm bushings do not have the metal sleeves in them so it would be easier to press them out then?
too bad he doesnt have a press
too bad he doesnt have a press
Last edited by mars231; 08-30-13 at 01:58 PM.
09-06-13, 11:23 PM
#502
Tommy took care of my ISF with PPE header install, front rotors n pads, BC suspension...He did awesome work 0 problems.. he pays attentions to small details and makes sure everything is perfect. 5 stars!!!
nice . what are you getting done?
09-11-13, 11:01 AM
#505
After going to him for a variety of installs, he has a very unorthodox way of installing certain parts. I used to be a big installer for suspension a few years back on other vehicles so I understand the quality vs speed of installs.
He's very quick and understands how to install parts quickly and effectively.
However he sometimes may be too quick, he damaged my bumper while installing my lip and installed it in an unorthodox way where I can't even remove the bumper anymore unless i completely tear off the lip.. but other than that I have no complaints about his work.
Price: 3/5
Speed: 5/5
Quality: 4/5
He's very quick and understands how to install parts quickly and effectively.
However he sometimes may be too quick, he damaged my bumper while installing my lip and installed it in an unorthodox way where I can't even remove the bumper anymore unless i completely tear off the lip.. but other than that I have no complaints about his work.
Price: 3/5
Speed: 5/5
Quality: 4/5
10-16-13, 06:16 PM
#507
Tommy @ MusicBox
Hey guys,
Just wanted to inform you that Tommy now fixes broken IS x50 nav screens. My sister IS350 nav screen went out and her car is out of warranty. I called couple different dealerships in the area and they all wanted over 5 grand to replace the nav screen. I finally remember that tommy knows how to install sound systems, alarms and after market units, so i decided to give him a call. He wanted me to bring the car to his shop so he can take a look and figure out what is the problem. He took the nav screen unit out and fixed the problem for me. It only took him couple of hours and he only charged me a fraction of the cost from what the dealership wanted. Now the nav screen works like new and i saved my sister so much $$$$. BIG thanks to the man Tommy @ musicbox.
I would highly recomend him to anyone for any kind of work for their cars.
Just wanted to inform you that Tommy now fixes broken IS x50 nav screens. My sister IS350 nav screen went out and her car is out of warranty. I called couple different dealerships in the area and they all wanted over 5 grand to replace the nav screen. I finally remember that tommy knows how to install sound systems, alarms and after market units, so i decided to give him a call. He wanted me to bring the car to his shop so he can take a look and figure out what is the problem. He took the nav screen unit out and fixed the problem for me. It only took him couple of hours and he only charged me a fraction of the cost from what the dealership wanted. Now the nav screen works like new and i saved my sister so much $$$$. BIG thanks to the man Tommy @ musicbox.
I would highly recomend him to anyone for any kind of work for their cars.
10-22-13, 08:02 PM
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Yeah tommy is great. Good prices, good work, and honest guy. I went in a while back simply to do some fender work and he ended up noticing a few other minor things he could fix for me that were bugging me and did it quickly. He knows a lot about Lexus', I definitely recommend him.