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DUKCSUN · 06-03-2015, 08:49 AM

Yeah, the shop is called Naylor's Auto Repair. they are down off Chinden. I stumbled across them when I needed work done on my drift boat trailer and found out that one of the mechanics was the emergency road mechanic for Uhaul for the entire pacific northwest for a number of years.

He impressed me as someone that has seen it all. I subsequently took the van there for another issue (I can't remember what all) and have been really impressed.

Their shop doesn't look like much but they impressed me as trustworthy.

The one thing I don't know is whether they could work on things such as Atlas Transfer case or Dynatrak parts but I would consider it.

Hope that helps.

DUKCSUN · 06-03-2015, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BroncoHauler

My write-up on when I replaced my tie rod ends on my '06 SMB 4x4.

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2230&hilit=+tie

Herb

Herb, thanks for the link. Not sure why it didn't come up when I searched but I suspect it had to do with the fact that the search term "thingy" results is a plethora of options around here.

Thanks again and very informative.

shenrie · 06-03-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DUKCSUN

Their shop doesn't look like much but they impressed me as trustworthy.

^^^ thats what it comes down to for me as well. some of the best shops ive ever had work done in were total dumps, lol. the naylors name has been around a long time, but i have no personal experience with them. appreciate the info. keep us posted with your end results.

and if your ever in town, have time to kill and wanna talk vans, let me know

DUKCSUN · 06-03-2015, 10:16 AM

Peter (SMB) indicates that Dynatrac should have the replacement boots. I may end up just replacing the ends and ball joints while I'm at it. Will report back what I find out from Dynatrac.

DUKCSUN · 06-03-2015, 10:59 AM

I ended up just ordering new tie-rod ends (which includes new grease/dust boots) from Dynatrac. I figured if I'm going to have it apart, might as well swap them out since they are aging.

Will keep the take offs as an emergency spare.

Thanks again to all for their help.

**daveb** · 06-03-2015, 12:42 PM

Of course there is the SMB 4WD Parts Reference Thread sticky that has lots of info as well. It's always on top of the page so you don't have to search for it.

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=907

DUKCSUN · 06-03-2015, 01:24 PM

Yes, very helpful when you know what it is you are looking for....now that I do, I'm all over it.

DUKCSUN · 06-11-2015, 11:13 AM

New DynaTrac tie-rod ends installed and looking good. I kept the old ones (which it appears were not badly worn after all). If someone is in a pinch (either time wise or financially) and need a set, I can ship them easily and cheaply just say the word.

Came off a 2006 SMB 4x4 (not Quigley) Diesel.

Shenrie, I ended up using Lithia Ford (who has an awesome diesel tech w 30 yrs experience) because I needed to do a coolant and trans flush. I've had good luck with them also from past experience.