I have a 1950 CJ3A that I bought way back in 1974. I recently sold another car and decided to use the proceeds to get the CJ back on the road. I ran across Boise 4X4, called them and explained the items I needed done, brakes, a broken stud in the block(fuel pump mount) drain the bad gas and rebuild the carb, and lastly an odd noise from underneath that sounded like a bearing going out. They said, no problem we can fix it, so I made an appointment. They mentioned that it would take about a week. This was red flag number one. I grew up working on cars and knew it would be more like 2 to 3 weeks but I figured they were just being optimistic. I dropped my Jeep off on 5/2/2025 at 9:30 AM (I live 1 1/23 hours from their shop). They told me they would update me on any progress. 5/7/2025 I received a text from Boise 4x4 asking for payment for brake parts. Specifically $653.58. This was for a master cylinder and all 4 wheel cylinders. Parts I could get online for about $190. Red flag number two. However I was willing to pay as I didn't really want to do the job myself. 5/22/2025 Since I hadn't gotten an update, I called Boise 4x4 to find out where they were at and was told they needed to order brake shoes. Not sure why they didn't know this when they ordered the other brake parts? New shoes/pads are usually a given when doing a brake job. Red flag number three. They did however mention they had replaced the broken stud and had to remove the drivers front fender to do so. 6/2/2025 Still no updates so I called again. This time I was told they had to order Brake drums. Seriously? Red flag number four. This pattern is starting to look like BS. They did mention they had drained the bad gas and cleaned the carb and it was running a little better. I was inclined to pick up my Jeep at this point but since I was going to be out of town for awhile we agreed on giving then two more weeks. Until 6/16. They promised it would be finished by then, and they were making it their number one priority. 6/13/2025 I called to remind them I was picking up my Jeep the following Monday and was told they had just magically received confirmation the brake drums shipped that morning. What a coincidence. Red flag number five. 6/16/2025 I picked up my Jeep. Boise 4x4 said they were sorry and it had just gotten away from them. No brake parts had been installed, and it was running worse than when I took it to them. On top of that the fender they had removed had a scuff mark and a 2 inch long scratch, down to bare metal. These guys are completely incompetent, and showed little remorse at wasting my time and money. The only saving grace is they didn't charge me for what little they did do and they did refund the cost of the parts ordered but not installed. Side note: For $659.95 I ordered an entire master brake rebuild kit from Vintage Jeep Parts. It includes wheel cylinders, master cylinder, brake shoes, springs, and drums. 6 Weeks down the drain...I cannot say it loudly enough, AVOID Boise 4x4 at all costs! read more

Boise 4x4 - Scratch on Fender - Auto Repair Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Boise 4x4 always provides fair and reliable pricing, is excellent with problem solving and custom work and all around great group to work with. They've done great work on my 5th gen 4Runner for the past 3 years and counting. I've used their services for suspension, electrical and some lighting projects. read more

John helped me work through sourcing a lift kit and tires for my FJ Cruiser. He took the time out of his busy schedule to help walk me through some options and make som decisions. He did an excellent job and I could t be happier with the results! read more

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Very helpful and through a job well done armoring up my truck with full skid plate and heavy duty bumper

These guys are amazing! Local, fair, and super kind!! Couldn't ask for a better place to "run into". My jeep wrangler was taken care of immensely, couldn't be happier. David and Tony were stellar!!! If you go anywhere else, your bolts aren't on right. read more

Boise 4x4 - David and Tony were stellar!!! - Auto Repair Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Where do I begin? Amazing quality of service, incredibly friendly staff, and great prices! I brought in a modified exhaust and tail pipes to have installed on my Raptor and this place did AMAZING work. My truck sounds incredible. If I had other vehicles I would bring them and would definitely recommend to others for any work they need done. -from Jason read more

Came in with a rear differential in an unsafe condition Instead of telling me to come back they took the time to repair my truck so I could drive it till the parts arrived. Once the parts came in they got me in and out in one day. Couldn't thank them enough! read more

Great service! Top notch for sure. When I looked for bumpers for a Durango I called Bucks cause they said all they had was stuff for Jeeps. I ended up going to a place called Bad land bumpers so he made one for me. I was away skiing at Whistler then. They had a sticker on the for Bad land. I'd go back for sure! read more

John and his team at Boise have provided me with excellent service on my 4x4 Suburban 2 times this year. Fair honest pricing for parts and labor. Quick service delivered exactly as promised. Don't waste time looking around the Treasure Valley for all your 4x4 service and customization needs. Boise 4x4 is the only name you need to know! read more

Great service - great people. Bent steering rods, misc issues - diagnosed quickly, fixed in two days.

I took my truck in to get an estimate on what it would cost to have my 4 wheel drive fixed. I explained to John what the symptoms were...clunking in the front when it's in 4wd, and on occasion when I'm drinking the right front makes a metal on metal squeal but when I put it in 4wd as I'm driving the noise stops. So I dropped it off and before I could even get home he called me & said it was the cv axles. I asked if he could do them today since I need my truck for work. He said it wouldn't be a problem. He called me back about 30 mins later and told me it wasn't the cv axles and they'd have to drain the differential fluid and take the cover off and look inside. I said ok, so you'll call me and let me know what you find? He said yes. So about 2hrs later I called him back since I know it doesn't take that long to take the cover off a differential and he said "we're just pulling it off the rack now" and that I can come pick it up. When I showed up he showed me the fluid that was watered down that came out of my different and said the breather tube was disconnect and that's probably how the water got inside the differential. So I ask him if he'd reattached the breather tube and he said no, because they couldn't find where it connects to. And he charged me $211.00. I called back the next day and questioned him about charging me that much to basically change my differential fluid. He said it wasn't just for changing the fluid that they pulled an axle and that's where most of the bill was from. I didn't tell them I thought it was the cv axles, they came up with that one all by themselves so why should I have to pay for their misdiagnosis? About a week later I start hearing a clunking sound everytime I hit a bump. Climbed underneath and bangs on some things to try to find where the noise was coming from, no luck. So I was going to take it to a different shop to see if they could figure out what the noise was. Before I could get my truck in to be checked I hear a repetitive scraping sound coming from my left front tire area. So I pulled over and looked under and noticed both caliper bolts were missing. NOT GOOD! So when they pulled the axle the forgot to Torque the caliper bolts this it was rubbing on the inside of my wheel. So all in all I paid $211.00 plus new brakes for the front of my truck due to wearing while the bolts were missing from my brake caliper.. to have my differential fluid changed. A job I could've done myself in less than 45 mins. And I STILL don't know what the problem with my 4wd is. Would definitely not recommend unless ur one of those people who don't mind being scammed. read more

I have a 2005 Lexus GX460, It has a known problem with the Skid Plate connections getting stripped. The Lexus dealer initially wouldn't touch the job for less than a couple of thousand. On a second visit to the Lexus dealer they communicated that they could fix it for about $500, but would not guarantee the work. When I indicated I would be interested in having them do it they backed out. I took the vehicle to John, who fixed it in an hour or so and charged me $80. This was good news as I plan to keep the vehicle and over time eventually upgrade it to make it more off road worthy and will have a high level of confidence in doing so with Boise 4 X4. read more