Chi-Town4x4

07/20/2026

Awesome show time after time! Thanks fullydrivn for putting on a great show. Give this guy a follow!

07/19/2026

The fully driven show at mullers woodfield acura is great every year!!

07/17/2026

07/14/2026

Actual Phone Conversation Today...

[Sound of a phone ringing, followed by the shop line clicking open]

Shop (CT 4x4): Thanks for calling CT 4x4. How can I help you today?

Client: Hey there. I have a 2024 4Runner, and I’ve got some front springs, upper and lower control arms, and tie rods that I need put on my truck. I already have all the parts, so I’m just looking to get a labor quote from you guys.

Shop: Okay, copy that. You mentioned you have the springs already. What is currently on your truck right now? What shock setup are we actually installing these springs onto?

Client: Uh... a 2024 4Runner.

Shop: [Patiently] Right, I got the vehicle year and model. But what is on the truck now? What trim level is it, and is the suspension currently stock or has it been modified?

Client: Oh. It has an Eibach Stage 2 kit on it right now.

Shop: Gotcha. So, what brand and model of springs do you have, and what specific shock are they going on?

Client: [Slightly annoyed] What does it matter? They’re just springs. Can’t you guys just put them on?

Shop: Well, if you are supplying your own parts, I need to know exactly what we are installing so I can give you an accurate quote.

Client: I don't get why it matters what kind of brand or product I'm installing!

Shop: Because different aftermarket products have completely different installation times. For example, installing an upper control arm with adjustable heim joints can take hours longer to set up and dial in than a standard factory-style lower control arm. If I’m quoting you a price, I need to know exactly what parts we are dealing with.

Client: That makes absolutely no sense. A lower arm is a lower arm, and a spring is a spring. It shouldn’t matter what brand it is.

Shop: [Sighs quietly, realizing they won't get specifics] Alright. My quote is $1,400 with an alignment... give or take another $2,000 depending on what you actually end up bringing me.

Client: [Pause] ...Okay, thank you.

06/30/2026

06/30/2026

Westcott Designs Lift kit, with Method Race wheels 703, +35 off set and 285-70R17 Tires, Falken Wild Peak C loads.

06/30/2026

This exhaust slaps guys! Sounds so good in person!

06/26/2026

Never rush an oil change. This vehicle had an oil change done and the oil filter housing tube is missing. This causes the oil filter to collapse and starved the engine of oil. This small detail led to the failure of this Toyota FJ cruisers engine. We are replacing the engine to get this beautiful FJ back on the trails.