Took in my 22 year old 1500 RAM truck and got it lifted with new suspension components. They went through it thoroughly and gave great recommendations. I knew it would be difficult to find aftermarket components for this truck but they were able to provide great ideas. read more

Bumper install. Very uneven cuts, mismatched gaps, a couple supporting bolts not even fastened. C4 (bumper manufacturer) reviewed my photos and said cuts are very much not to spec, not to mention completely uneven. Shop acknowledged issues but would only fix in-house, and their remedy was to sand off more of the over cut bumper. Communication was prompt, but the resolution offered after a botched job was disappointing. Would advise looking elsewhere after this. read more

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I had the following project done on Friday and SWAT has sent me a text message and email every day since then asking for a review! So I thought I would leave one. A few weeks back I had the idea for a project for my GR Corolla. I wanted to add fog lights and had thought up a plan for how I wanted them installed. I don't personally have skills with electronics and stuff so I called around a few shops with my research in mind. I found that Rob was easy to chat with over the phone, he spent the time checking if the parts I'd bring in were something he was comfortable using for the install, etc. I provided some requirements: this plan doesn't require bumper removal, I would like the wiring and routing to the battery in the hatch. I also asked about using an OEM style switch, etc., and he was cool ordering one for me to install along with the lights. He then said he'd make the quote for 4 hours but said it likely wouldn't take that long because it shouldn't be as much work as a Sequoia or other larger Toyotas these days and they do stuff like this all the time. Since he sounded the most knowledgeable and the reviews here and on other sites are great, I figured I could trust SWAT with the work. After 4 hours of labor on Friday, it was time to pick up the car. Rob showed me the switch install and called out the trim was now marred from the install (see attached pics). I wasn't sure what that meant at first but then saw it was incredibly bad. He explained the blank switch area they used had to be cut out but they didn't know at first and had damaged it trying to pop it out. Rob said it shouldn't be too bad because it's not really in sight, and said something like "maybe you could use a warm hair dryer to soften the plastic and fix it". I was a bit taken aback at that point and confused. I've had the car two days now since then and every time I need to find the button by tactile feel my fingers brush the rough jagged edges. This is worse than if I could see the scuffs/gash in the trim. I'm honestly really disappointed about this. I knew going in the blank switch may need to be cut out but I assumed a shop that's used to this kind of install work would make cleaner cuts/file down any rough edges? I also found out they wired the lights to the engine bay jump terminal despite my original request. Rob told me the work would have taken too long and too much effort -- odd, because I was originally told that larger Toyota hybrids are more work and this shouldn't be complicated since it's a smaller car. The install was pointed out to me in the engine bay. I noticed the wiring harness cables from the lights were just kind of dangling in front of my car's intercooler without really being routed cleanly. They also still billed me for materials to extend the harness' length and left it coiled in the engine bay since they decided not to route them to the hatch. I also don't understand why I laid out my project specifications, was told they could do this, and then they went ahead and spent 4 hours of labor doing a much lesser install. Rob didn't call me to ask if it was ok to change plans for wiring or if it was ok to leave the trim marred up. The ironic thing was they posted an instagram story of my car while working on it and said "we can do that!" for the install, and yet.. I'm not sure they took the project seriously since they didn't do most of it the way I had laid it out and seemingly cut corners. More of a nitpick, I didn't consider how the lights and switch would operate. Right now the way they were installed, they're on constant power. So if I park the car and forget to turn off the lights, they'll stay on and kill the battery. If this had been mentioned to me earlier I would've asked about if they could use a fuse or something to set it up so it only stays powered on when the car is in ACC/ignition modes. It seems common sense but I'm not sure. What do I appreciate is they made the brackets I provided work as described, that was very helpful! read more

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"Took my Jeep in for suspension work. The service was solid and the staff clearly had experience with off-road setups. Only downside was the wait time--it took a little longer than expected, but the final result was worth it." read more

SWAT Customs - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

I brought in my 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X to have it Titan Swappped. I could not be happier with the service I received from SWAT Customs. Rob was so helpful and patient with me when discussing my build. He assisted me with getting parts needed and gave advice based on his experience. I felt confident leaving my vehicle in his care and they did not disappoint! My truck looks and drives amazing. If you are looking for good solid work when it comes to customizing your truck, come to SWAT Customs. read more

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We drove our van from the Bay Area onna trip to Grand Canyon and Arizona. By the time we reached Las Vegas the fro t end was making a groaning noise and a thumping sound. We had it checked at a specialty diagnostic shop and they found that SWAT has used Chinese parts in some places, and the new parts we were charged for were not installed--the original old parts are still there. Plus they didn't repack the hubs with lubricant. I have video of it all. We had to spend $1,800 on new name brand brakes & other necessary parts & labor just to get it back home. Our trip was ruined, we had to pay for hotels for 2 nights, plus there is more to fix. read more

Rob gave a very good explanation and customer service. I'm very happy with my new roof rack. read more

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I have a non-squatch Big Bend Bronco. I was recommended SWAT Customs by someone I met on the Bronco forums. Rob and his crew were amazing from start to finish. I initially went in looking for Kumho tires and a spacer lift, but after discussing my goals, Rob recommended Kenda Klever tires and Bilstein shocks to improve not just the stance but also the ride quality and handling. I also added in new 18" wheels. The team installed the wheels, tires, and shocks, and the work was done to perfection. While it ended up taking longer than expected, Rob and his team stayed well past 5 PM on a Friday to make sure the job was completed. They used Vision Warrior wheels paired with Kenda Klever AT/2 tires and Bilstein 5100 shocks. I'm thrilled with the results--it's exactly the look I wanted, and the Bronco handles beautifully on both highways and gravel roads. I'll absolutely be returning to SWAT Customs for any future upgrades. Their expertise and dedication to customer service are absolutely outstanding. read more

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Just needed some riveted crossmember torsion brackets removed from my frame. Normally I do things myself but this time I didn't have the proper tools or a big enough air compressor to get the job done. Rob squeezed me in on a Friday and got the job done. Great service and good people what more can you ask for. read more

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I have had a few lift kit, suspension, and tire projects completed by SWAT on SUVs and a truck. Both modern and classic. I have been very satisfied with their work and it has lasted the test of time. Rob, the owner, has an encyclopedic knowledge of cars. He is professional and it is easy to chat with him about getting your project right. I would not hesitate to recommend SWAT to anyone and will return if I need anything in the future. Excellent all around. read more

I was recommended S.W.A.T. Customs from a person I randomly met. I am very grateful for that recommendation. Rob and his crew was amazing from start to finish. I first went in for a consultation to just have leveling blocks put in the front end. After consulting with Rob and telling him my overall plans to add a steel front bumper and a winch, he educated me on what options would work best. He suggested going with the Bilstein 5100 Shocks and Rancho Control Arms. He said that this will support the weight of the bumper and the winch. He gave me a quote with all the part numbers and individual prices of each part so I can research it myself. After doing extensive research, Rob was absolutely correct. I recently had them do the shocks and control arms. The work was done in the time promised and was done perfectly. Rob scheduled a follow up appointment to make sure the torque on all the parts will hold. That appointment is this Thursday. I will definitely go back to them when I can afford the front bumper and winch. After doing read more

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Immediately I got what I hoped for. Recommendations were completely tailored to what I asked for and timely so I could decide fast and get my truck scheduled for a lift, wheels, tires with reasonable pricing. Communication was awesome and the team delivered on time as expected. SWAT will be the place I rely on for all my truck upgrades. read more

This shop is A GRADE. Rob does a great job answering all questions you have, advising on mods you're looking to get and recommending brands you didn't even know about. My truck was ready earlier than expected but I was able to pick it up at my earliest convenience. Excellent customer service and had the best pricing from the 3 off-road shops I called! Highly recommend this shop and will take all future projects to these guys! read more

SWAT Customs - Upgraded Synergy steering assembly, Synergy track bar, Apex Chassis ball joints and Bilstein front shocks - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

The owner got back to me with a fair quote estimate. great customer service. recommended I will update the review with the spoiler they install on my car read more

SWAT Customs - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

Rob was incredible to work with. Just got a new Sequoia TRD Pro and wanted to get a small lift in to get 35's in. Rob walked me through plenty of different options for my needs and didn't pressure me to go with just the "most expensive" package for the sake of making a sale - and clearly walked through the pros and cons of each option. He's extremely patient, and what truly sets this shop apart from others is the responsiveness. Rob emailed me consistently, sometimes within minutes of any inquiries, and throughout the whole installation process. I'm very pleased with the result, and look forward to any future customizations I'll need with SWAT! read more

Ordered and picked up my 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD off-road in Bronze Oxide in June. Previously interviewed several shops to change out tires, rims and eventually to lift the truck. My search came to a screeching halt when I connected with Rob. Rob's knowledge and expertise showed. And he was a pleasure to talk shop with. Rob preordered my rims and tires months in advanced and was prepared to install the them the day after my truck was delivered. He also reserved the Radflo coilovers and Icon upper control arm so I'd get them as soon as they were manufactured. Their workmanship looked great and it showed in appearance and performance. I'm very impressed and happy with the outcome of this build and would highly recommend Rob and his team! read more

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Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Rob is awesome and always willing to talk shop and share build ideas. They installed a toytec lift on my taco last year and recently went in to make sure everything from the lift install was still kosher. Same day turn around for alignment and suspension inspection with an appointment. Can't wait for them to roll out PM services for yotas. This is my go to shop. No need for anybody else. read more

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I've owned many cars over my 36 years of the car ownership. I have brought my cars to dozens of shops over my years. I'm a very positive person and I'm a happy go lucky guy and I hate negativity, but I must say this is the worst shop I have ever encountered in all my years. I found Rob through a friend. (Big mistake). I brought my vehicle in Monday. He said he could have it done by Wednesday and fast-forward nearly 2 weeks later he only completed about a 1/3 of the work and the the work that was done was a hack job. As of today, I'm tracing back his work and I have bolts that are literally loose on my coil over system. He quoted me about $2500 to do all this work. He did a third of it and charge me $3200. In short, I told him I was very displeased and he told me never to come back to the shop again. What owner does this to a customer!?! l would stay clear away from SWAT custom. I'm working with another shop now to fix his mistakes, and dealing with small claims court. See you there ROB! read more

Came for a oversized tire mount and alignment. These guys are as pro as they come, Rob is a great guy. Didn't feel rushed and the work was done well. Would definitely come here again. read more

SWAT Customs - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

I brought my truck in for vibrating front end when braking at low speeds. I paid them to inspect the front end. I was told replacing the upper and lower control arms as well as ball joints would fix the problem. Repairs were done. Left the lot. Applied the brakes. Same problem I just paid $3200 for them to fix. Not happy. I immediately go back. Tell them the problem still exists and Rob tells me, "Oh yeah, it did that when I just test drove it.." I was floored. You would think the shop would take their misdiagnosis seriously and be accountable. Disappointed. read more

Rob and team installed Bilstein 6112/5160 on my 2022 4Runner ORP with KDSS. They were the only 4x4 shop in the south bay that had them in stock and saved me time from ordering from shock surplus and even gave me a great price with installation and alignment. It came out the way I wanted it that when I needed my trailing arm replaced from a car accident, I went back to SWAT. Dobinsons were put on with SPC uca and ironman4x4 panhard bar-- all ordered by Rob as well without markup. He spent time answering my newbie questions about different brands. I even got new tires from them.. well it had the shimmy's, and they were willing to check the alignment and rebalancing and even went ahead and got the tires warranty and new ones put one. They had a make it right attitude that I appreciate. Highly recommended! read more

SWAT Customs - My 4Runner with SWAT's FJ - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

SWAT Customs continues to amazing work! Rob is awesome, he always calls back when you leave a message and responds to email quickly. I've had a ton of questions over the past couple of years and Rob has always taken the time to walk through the questions and provide honest opinions. I've had shocks, leafs, bump stops, front bumper, a winch and tires/rims installed by this shop. I'm grateful to Rob and the SWAT Customs team for their great work and customer service. Thanks guys! read more

After a bad experience at another local shop, I was out searching for another truck shop to help lift my new Taco. Came across this place with great Yelp reviews and decided to give it a shot. I had ordered a full Icon suspension with 33s and 16' wheels. I was itching to get this thing on. Rolled into the shop and dropped off my car. The guys here are pretty cool and gave me a lot of info about the lift. Bonus is the short walk to the Warm Springs BART so you can just hop on after dropping off your car. After a few hours, they called me to pick up my truck. And bam! What a sweet thing to see. It was finally lifted about 2" on 33s. The shop manager explained what they did and informed me that there was some rubbing going on in the front. Which was what I expected. I liked that he didn't push my on getting a cab mount chop, because he told me I could get away with it if I cranked the front coilovers up a little and didn't do any hardcore offroading. If I could do it over again though, I would pass on the alignment. First off, I ended up adjusting the fronts up another inch. And I didn't take into account the "settling" of the suspension. And my local dealer does alignments for $80! I'll be back when I eventually move up to 35s. I ended up getting an older Accord to use as my daily while my nice Taco is my weekend cruiser and toy. read more

SWAT Customs - Icon stage 3 - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

Swat Customs is a fantastic shop for off road and aftermarket improvements on your vehicle. The Manager Rob Glick, is simply the best. I have worked with him for a long time now. He and his team have installed a lift kit in my truck, serviced my vehicles and recently installed a bed cover on my truck. The work was great, the prices are fair and Rob's service is the best I've seen. Highly suggest calling Rob for your vehicle needs! read more

Choosing SWAT Customs was an easy decision for lifting my GX460. They were located right down the street and Brian and the rest of the staff were real helpful and professional. Ended up going with a Toytec BOSS Aluma Series kit with SPC upper control arms. I brought in my own wheels. They supplied the tires and did the rest. Honestly I could not be happier with the results or the experience. I've never had a more professional and easy vehicle service experience than I did with SWAT. If your looking for any off road services. You can come to SWAT Customs with confidence. read more

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Rob and his team were amazing to work with. They provided me with different recommendations that fit the needs I was looking for on this Lexus GX460 build. Rob was super communicative through phone and email and kept me updated on the progress. Pricing was fair and for the work performed and I'm super happy with the result. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to do some custom lift/suspension/and tires! read more

SWAT Customs - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

I would definitely recommend Swat Customs for any of your off-road needs. Rob was very informative in giving me all the info I needed to pick the right lift for myself. I had a bunch of questions especially having to do with KDSS being on my 4Runner. I wanted something mild and not too crazy. He was patient and gave me time to do my research on different setups. I ended up doing 2.5" in the front & 1" in the rear. My biggest gripe was the nose dive my 4Runner would do when braking, the setup I did almost eliminated it, and did not compromise the ride quality. I want to say thank you to Rob and the guys at Swat. read more

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BRIAN YOUR THE MAN BRO !!!!!! I brought my classic 93 Toyota t100 4X4 with only 55,000 low miles truck,,, they hooked me up with a lift kit , upper and lower control arm and redo my whole Suspension., and more stuff to it.. I feel like am Kenny power !! my truck turn heads everywhere I go. Feels like a brand new truck!!! Brian he is extremely knowledgeable about the accessories and customization. he was really patient with me. This is my first time doing Business with them and I be coming back for more stuff. Top Shop in the Bay Area. Brian and his crew did an amazing job on my truck! If you're looking to customize your truck, go see them! Check out my pic,s before and after Thanks Brian five stars all day !! read more

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Rob and the SWAT Customs team are top notch and would recommend them without hesitation. Rob was incredibly responsive and responded to my yelp request within seconds. Rob is incredibly knowledgeable and just wants what's best for you. He does not try to oversell which was amazing. What started as a fender job turned into a suspension and new rims. Rob made a customer for life and can't wait for future projects! read more

SWAT Customs - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

Super happy with this place. Come here and ask for Brian. He is super helpful and knowledgeable. Did a westcott lift kit in the front on the trd pro suspension and Toytec AAL in the back also did new wheels and tires method nv 305 17x8.5 with 0 off set and Toyo open country RT 285/70R/17. read more

SWAT Customs - Westcott lift kit - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

I'm Very happy that I found this Shop to left my 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD off road. Rob is the guy you want to see. He is very knowledgeable as he is a professional mechanic and most definitely he'll give you the best advice and price you can get from any other shop. I'm very happy with their work and would recommend them to anyone who wants to have professional work done on their Truck. read more

If you're in the Bay Area and looking for a great place to get your truck lifted, look no further! These guys did a great job on lifting my new Toyota Tacoma. It was a pleasant experience from start to finish. My contact was Brian and I have to give him props for always responding to my questions/emails (I had several) and providing excellent customer service all the way. Brian is running a very efficient business here and he definitely has a great team of guys working for him. We ran into a last minute issue with acquiring the wheels I ordered and Brian really came through to get them shipped and ready in time for my appointment! Now I understand why there are so many excellent Yelp reviews. I'm glad I chose to work with these guys. If you are searching for the right place to lift your truck, you won't regret S.W.A.T. customs. I couldn't be happier with the results! read more

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I'm very picky about who can work on my Jeep. If I can't do it because of mechanic skills or takes more than one person, I need someone to who I can trust the project to. I spent months looking for a shop in the Bay area that did quality work, reasonable pricing, a reasonable time in the shop, and located nearby in the East Bay. This was the work I needed to have installed: * Metalcloak 3.5 inch Gamechanger * Metalcloak Tie Rod * Metalcloak Drag Link * Falcon 3.3 Shocks * Hutchinson Beadlock Wheels * Cooper Discoverer STT Pro Tires After reading reviews and Jeep forums for top-notch service, SWAT Custom was the top pick. After emails with the owner, Brian, we planned out our project and cost and I cannot say how amazing their work is! The whole time while it was in the shop, he kept me up-to-date and available. Overall, the Jeep came out great. Great quality of work and handles perfectly. I took photos of her when I came to pick her up and I'll let the photos do the talking. 5 Stars all around to Brian and SWAT Customs. If you need any work done, better get in touch with them quickly because their shop is in demand and you need to schedule weeks in advance. That just shows you how good they are to have people lining up to come to their shop! read more

SWAT Customs - SWAT Custom's installed my 3.5 inch Metalcloak lift, Tie Rod, Draglink, Falcon Shocks, Hutchinson Wheels and Cooper Discoverer STT Pro Tires - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

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I love my ride thanks to Rob and his team for pimping it to a new height, literally. He's knowledgeable and professional. He took his time to explain why to me so I went with his recommendations. I'd recommend anyone who wants to lift and tires. I'm totally satisfied with the job done to my car. Cheers! read more

I have a 2002 Tacoma 4x4 that was having issues with the aftermarket Coil Overs Rob addressed it and also took care of some other issues. I also had some rock sliders also installed here a while back and was very satisfied with that work also. I would highly recommend them for all your needs . read more

The guys at SWAT Customs took good care of my truck. I had them instal my 5100's and aal for a 2" front and 1.5" rear. Brian answered all my questions and the mechanics are straight up pro's. 2019 Taco . i'm back for an alignment after getting some bigger tires(285/75/16) and jba upper control arms. my local shop had no clue how to push the caster forward so i made an appointment with SWAT Customs and just like that, no rubbing! I think i want 35's now. read more

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My reviews start from the first phone call and then the first visit... Getting set to lift my 3rd gen Tacoma and went in with lots of questions. Rob Glick was very knowledgeable and patient with all my questions... he LISTENED to my needs. Enjoyed our talk....moving on to the install soon. read more

Estoy muy agradecido por el trabajo que hicieron en mi carro Toyota Tacoma levantaminto de suspensión y llantas con rines . Swat son los mejores. Muchas gracias read more

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These guys are awesome. Easy to communicate with and very flexible with scheduling. Brian helped me with my new 4runner from selecting legit rock sliders and then scheduling a convenient time to installing it and my new rims with my OEM tires. Friendly, professional, and experienced. I will definitely be back for any future off-roading needs. read more

SWAT Customs - New rims(SCS Ray 10s, 17x8.5) and Rock Sliders(Toytec) - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

Brought my 2019 Wrangler JLUR to SWAT to have a set of adjustable lower control arms installed. My own research said this should fix issues I was having with unsafe steering wander that the dealers couldn't figure out. SWAT installed the LCAs I had purchased previously and did some research of their own about the settings people were having luck with. They also test drove in hi-4 afterward to make sure there was no issue with pinion angle. Solid and trustworthy. Will very likely bring my business here for future mods. read more