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April 2021 by Ric Freymond
I no longer break my Jeep..........................Thanks Brian !
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November 2020 by Alexander Lyon
Incredibly experienced, talented, and intelligent business owner/operator.Cannot go wrong by having work done here.
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September 2019 by James Pilon
Great work profesionly done
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June 2019 by Alan I.
Here it is now 6/2019 and everything Brian did is perfect. I'm no longer "that guy" breaking down. We moved to Arizona so I haven't been able to get but his shop but if you want it done right, this IS the place.
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May 2019 by Travis T.
These guys are great. They are usually very busy so it can be tough to get work scheduled quick, but that just shows that their customers are loyal and know it's worth the wait. With my truck, they were able to squeeze me in their tight schedule to re-check some parts they previously installed. They also were able to find a persistent suspension knocking sound. Got me dialed in and ready for the next adventure.
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April 2019 by Chris P.
They can look at my truck 6 months from now for a minor repair. Once I get that fixed I was going to ask to get lift kit, suspension, wheels tires and everything done on my jeep. Guess not...
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April 2019 by Shari Hays
Very cool place
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December 2018 by Cush Cushler
Owners are trustworthy and fair.
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April 2018 by Michael M.
I recommend American Offroad and its owner, Brian Wallach, for custom modifications, maintenance, repair work and even for inspection work. My 4 door Jeep JK is set up for both rock crawling and expedition outings. The expedition setup and the 35" tires add several hundred pounds to the Jeep. More weight comes from the camping gear, tent, extra fuel and anything else you might take with you (recovery equipment, etc.). I learned the hard way that there are no off-the-shelf 3" or 3 1/2" lift kits that can handle the added weight. ARB comes close with their expedition lift kit for the Jeep, but the lift is only 2" or 2 1/2". The added weight caused these problems: * The stock V6 engine just cannot power my Jeep on freeways. I addressed this problem by having a GM LS 5.2L V8 and matching 6 speed transmission installed by another shop (more on this and how it relates to American Offroad below). * The Jeep's braking ability is insufficient. Large tires and a heavy Jeep reduce the stock brake's ability to slow the vehicle. I addressed this problem by purchasing the Mopar Big Brake Kit for the Jeep and having American Offroad install it. * Because of the added weight, I blew up 3 sets of non-reservoir style rear shocks. The lift kit I installed included springs and reservoir style shocks (these would be the 4th set of shocks I installed). Neither were adequate for the weight of the Jeep, resulting in a bouncy, hard to control drive. On flat ground, the springs would compress to half their uninstalled length, leaving the headlights pointing up into the sky. I addressed this problem by following Brian Wallach's recommendations. Brian is knowledgeable, competent and communicates clearly. He spent a good deal of time explaining why I was having drivability problems and the things I could do to address them. He gave me a tour of his shop and spent some time showing me vehicles in his shop that have had similar work done to them that he was proposing for my Jeep. Shortly after that first meeting I mailed Brian a deposit and he ordered the necessary parts. When all the parts had arrived Brian contacted me, I dropped off my Jeep and he began the work. And this is where American Offroad really shines. He found several issues with the installation of the GM LS 5.3L engine and transmission that had been installed by another shop: * Air leaks in the intake system resulting in dirt and water entering the engine and forming mud in the inlet plenum, * The wrong choice for wire shielding. He discovered melting wire shielding leading from the GM ECM to the fuel tank related emission control devices, * The exhaust pipe from one of the catalytic converters was rubbing against the transmission support, * The power steering pump pully was rubbing on part of the air intake components, * An electric radiator fan that was programmed to be on 100% of the time, * A poorly conceived and installed engine air filter. He also spotted poor work and problems done by either myself or another shop: * Loose Heim joint jam nuts, * Poorly welded C gussets on the front differential, * Bent skid plates, some of which are in physical contact with the part of the undercarriage the platting is supposed to protect. Brian corrected most of the above problems after discussing them with me. Jeeps provide their owners with many combinations and permutations of achieving their goals. You can modify what you already have, replace what you have with something new or, in the case of axles, replace what you have with something new but incomplete and then re-use some of your old differential parts. Brian is great at figuring all this out and giving you what you're looking for while also getting the most bang for your buck. His cost/benefit analysis includes not just the part your thinking of modifying/replacing, but other parts that will be affected by the change. For example, Brian recommended for the front that I go with a Dynatrak 44 and re-use my locker from the existing Dana
