2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front-End Repair Shop in Boston area

[jchapin]

Hi Folks,



Does anybody know of a good front-end mechanic/shop in the Boston area?



I live in South Shore.



Thanks and Happy Holidays!

-Jack

 

[Camara]

There is a good place right in Boston. Bay State Spring. It is a family owned and operated by 3 brothers Eddie, Joel and Harold. Good people they have been treating me and my family well for over 40 years. The phone number is (617) 445-6692. They do everything from Ford Fiestas to Off road trucks. I am rebuilding a 1965 Dodge Power Wagon and they had a NEW set of brake drums on the shelf!:--)

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

If your inspection stations are like those I had to visit in other eastern states, they are often a combination of ignorance + scam. I'd be sure the joints are really bad first. Many of us have way over 100K on the front end. At about 140K I needed a track bar and the tie rod end that attaches to the pitman arm. Rest is original. I'll change front hubs this week since I am going to new rotors when I change the right front u joint. Point is that the lubed for life stuff lasts pretty well if they use good grease; only getting 55K is suspicious.

 

[MarkF]

Don't know what part of the South Shore you're from, but in the Middleboro area is Kellys Tire on rt 28 just south of the Middleboro rotary. Off of exit 6 rt 495. They work on everything, but also do their fair share of trucks and RVs. They are straight shooters in there, no BS. I havn't had an allingment done there, but they have hooked me up on a few other odds and ends. (flared an ex pipe I brought them for my straight pipe, transfered 36" super swampers for my Jeep from old rims to new etc. . ) all reasonably priced. Nice folks, family business.



Not affiliated blah blah, just believe in passing the word when you recieve great customer service. See sig. .

Mark

 

[MarkF]

Oh yeah, if its anything else you don't want to tackle yourself outside of allingment ... . look up MASSDIESEL. (link in my sig)



Nope, not affiliated with them either, just a happy customer.

 

[BIGDIG]

BAY STATE SPRING

GOOD PLACE-I was going to suggest the same place,they custom made some longer U-bolts for my 77 power wagon and a set of springs for my ramcharger,YES I have three Dodge trucks . I go by it every day on my way to work. HIGHLY RECOMMEND that place.