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Any custom truck shops in MN?

Looking for a custom truck shop in Minnesota to do a winch mount on my front and a towing package on the back. And anything else I need done would help too.
 
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I wanna piggyback on this thread (sorry man)... looking for window tinting in south Minneapolis...
 
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I wanna piggyback on this thread (sorry man)... looking for window tinting in south Minneapolis...
Its all good man, I understand. How come South Minneapolis when it says you are from Washington?
 
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Its all good man, I understand. How come South Minneapolis when it says you are from Washington?
I know someone in the area who wants his windows tinted and I told him I'd look into it for him since he's not much about modding vehicles. I've been looking all over the internet and tried talking to people back there but no one is any help.
 
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Its all good WOman
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What do you mean by a "tow package" in the rear?
If you mean a hitch, you can probably bolt one up yourself.
 
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Alrighty, I get it now DisturbedESV

Mine didn't come with a reciever where you put the hitch ball into. You know what I am saying now? I don't really know what it is called?
 
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Are there not any shops that sell truck accessories like Van & Truck World?
 
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Burnsville 4x4 is by far the best shop i have worked with, they mainly work on jeeps but with custom fab anything if you have the money
 
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Originally Posted by DangerRanger#4
Burnsville 4x4 is by far the best shop i have worked with, they mainly work on jeeps but with custom fab anything if you have the money
Nice, I just found that one and it looks amazing. I have money to do almost everything I want. But what I want is just three things haha. A winch/winch mount, tires/wheels, and exhaust. Lift for Christmas next year maybe?
 
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Yea I hear burnsville is a good place to go to. Also check out sidco 4x4.
 
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Yea I hear burnsville is a good place to go to. Also check out sidco 4x4.
Thats in Camebridge right? That is a little far but if I am at my cabin one day I'll check it out.
 
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Originally Posted by larsen550
Mine didn't come with a reciever where you put the hitch ball into. You know what I am saying now? I don't really know what it is called?
i think he's talking bout something like a reese hitch...like the actual receiver that mounts to the frame...and with those you can buy one off-line and bolt it up yourself with minor to no fabbing required
 
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Originally Posted by woody99stpsde
i think he's talking bout something like a reese hitch...like the actual receiver that mounts to the frame...and with those you can buy one off-line and bolt it up yourself with minor to no fabbing required

Thanks man. I found one but I have to do some more research on it before purchase.
 
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Thats in Camebridge right? That is a little far but if I am at my cabin one day I'll check it out.
Actually its located in Glencoe.
 
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Ooops. Got it now. That saved me a hell of a lot of anger haha
 
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sent you a PM, Peter.
 
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Originally Posted by larsen550
Mine didn't come with a reciever where you put the hitch ball into. You know what I am saying now? I don't really know what it is called?
yes, as stated above, its a reese hitch you want. Mine didnt have one either, Class III 100 bucks at TSC or Vatozone, fairly easy install. Helps to have another guy though.
 
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Originally Posted by yellow_edge
yes, as stated above, its a reese hitch you want. Mine didnt have one either, Class III 100 bucks at TSC or Vatozone, fairly easy install. Helps to have another guy though.
Thanks Yellow Edge, thats the most important thing I need right now. The others are more for fun, except the winch haha. I have a Stratos bass boat (strange in MN I know haha) that I need to tow along with me and my friends ATVs
 
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There's this sweet place up in the northern 'burbs called Matt's Garage. this guy does some good work. If you get the parts he would be more than happy to help you install them. He can also help you pick out the right parts, and search junk yards for salvage parts. Here's some pictures of his work:

Oh btw I'm Matt.
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There is a place that I go to called Crystal Welding. They installed a hitch for me, for around $300. That included fixing my wiring harness, an insert, an 1 3/8" and 2" ball, the hitch, and install. They were done in around 45 minutes. They also do whatever fab work you want done. They mainly work on larger semi and dumptruck type vehicles, but also do smaller stuff too. I got a quote one time to put a flatbed on and it was only around $1000 for shop parts and labor.
 
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Originally Posted by Hot Wheels
There is a place that I go to called Crystal Welding. They installed a hitch for me, for around $300. That included fixing my wiring harness, an insert, an 1 3/8" and 2" ball, the hitch, and install. They were done in around 45 minutes. They also do whatever fab work you want done. They mainly work on larger semi and dumptruck type vehicles, but also do smaller stuff too. I got a quote one time to put a flatbed on and it was only around $1000 for shop parts and labor.
Damn, thats it for a flatbed? Wowza! That seems super inexpensive.
 
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Yeah, the flatbed costs around $3000 though, so it kinda offsets the install price. hehe
 
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