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Chris Wilson brings his expertise from 20+ years in the professional automotive repair industry to every job, and has gained an incredible eye for unique auto parts and amazing deals. In addition to making his auto-repair customers happy, these skills have also allowed him to build some awesome custom vehicles.
Chris’ love for his work and exceptional attention to detail translates into unique opportunities for vehicle modifications. Below are a couple examples of Custom Builds Chris has done. Please feel free to contact us if you’d like to discuss your own Custom Build project!
1992 Jeep Wrangler
- BODY RESTORATION
- Tub replacement with Raptor liner
- New windshield and windshield frame
- New front fenders
- New grill
- New paint
- Modified roll-cage for additional support
- Installed fender-style flares
- SUSPENSION & DRIVETRAIN
- New 2.5 inch lift kit
- Upgraded to 2010 Jeep Rubicon wheels and tires with adapters for fit
- Replaced rear axel with a Ford Explorer 8.8 rear-end and added 4:56 gears with disk breaks and positraction
- Regeared front Dana 30 to 4:56 gears and added Detroit Truetrack limited slip
- NP231 transfer case rebuilt with slip yoke eliminator
- Custom driveshafts (front and rear)
- ACCESSORIES
- Custom built front bumper with lights and 9k winch
- Custom build rear bumper with swing-out tire carrier
- Installed and custom wired windshield lights, driving lights and additional reverse lights
- Installed onboard air-compressor (with tank)
1992 Land Cruiser
- DRIVETRAIN UPGRADES
- Engine upgraded to a Chevy 350 with multipoint fuel-injection and custom wiring harness
- Transmission upgraded to a Chevy 4L60E (automatic)
- Toyota transfer case adapted to Chevy transmission with Advanced Adaptors plate
- Toyota transfer case rebuilt and upgraded from all-wheel-drive to part-time 4-wheel drive with conversion kit
- Front differential rebuilt with new seals and regeared to 5:13 gears and ARB air locker
- Upgraded to manual hub conversion on front axel
- Rear differential upgraded to 1995 model Land Cruiser full-floating axel shafts
- Rebuilt rear differential with 5:13 gears and upgraded to ARB air locker and disc brakes
- Custom front and rear driveshafts
- SUSPENSION
- Installed 4 inch Slee lift springs and upgraded shocks
- Installed caster correction bushing kit
- Fabricated front control arm relocation brackets
- Fabricated triangulated upper control arms and mounts
- Installed steering-angle correction kit
- ACCESORIES
- Custom fabricated 3/16 inch belly skid plate
- Installed front differential skid plate
- Custom fabricated rear bumper with swing-out tire carrier
- Custom fabricated front bumper
- Wired vehicle for and installed 9k winch
- Custom fabricated rock sliders
- Installed and custom wired additional driving lights and reverse lights
- Custom installed JK Jeep hood vent to fit
- Installed 35 inch tires with after market wheels
- Installed onboard air-compressor (with tank)
- Installed locking storage drawer system
The Jeep Project…
“The 1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ was purchased as a non-running, very rusty project vehicle. The truck was stock and had not been moved in 10 years. We got this YJ up and running with only minor electrical repair and a new battery, but the Jeep still wouldn’t move because of its bad clutch.
We began to take a closer look at the overall condition of the Jeep and found most of the body was rusted beyond repair. The Jeep ended up being completely disassembled down to the frame. The few salvageable parts had to be cleaned and repainted, but then the hunt was on for all the parts that were needed for reassembly.
The only parts of the body that could be saved were the doors and hood, so new/used tub, windshield frame, fenders, and grill all had to be found as well. The tub was then coated with Raptor liner on both the inside and outside before all the body parts were repainted with the original color…
The goal for the Jeep was simple: make it a nice driver with enough capability off-road to handle mildly difficult trails. My wife Kira had always wanted a Wrangler, and finally, here it was!”
… That became a Land Cruiser Project
“We enjoyed exploring Colorado in the Jeep YJ, but eventually came to the conclusion that it was too small to handle the family and camping equipment we needed for our adventures. I came across a Toyota Landcruiser that had already been started as a project vehicle, but after purchase I quickly discovered that the work that had been done wasn’t correct and the vehicle wouldn’t be safe or reliable until I could fix it all.
So, the truck was completely torn apart and the build was started over from the ground up. In the end, all of the drivetrain and the electrical was completely redone, and I also upgraded the suspension and accessories to make the truck reliable and safe for our mountain adventures.”
Chris Wilson
Off White Oak Garage
Master Automotive Technician
OFF WHITE OAK 