Taboo Customs

Taboo Customs Manufacturing frame rust repair kits, skid plates and more. We also do installation,
custom builds, engine/axle/gear swaps, accessory sales and installation.

To contact us please email [email protected] or text/call us at 217 316 3039. Located in Montrose, IA, Taboo Customs is a veteran-owned business dedicated to designing and building heavy duty off-road products. To understand Taboo Customs you might need to understand my background. For the last 25 years I have been OBSESSED with Jeeps. I started with a 1977 Jeep CJ 5 when I was in high school

and since then have built/owned a countless number of jeeps from Willys to Grand Cherokees. After high school my love of mechanics sent me to Bradley University to obtain an engineering degree while at the same time joining the Army Reserves as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. Right after college I was called up as part of the response to the 9-11 tragedy. Shortly after returning from deployment I started working in the OEM auto industry and returned to building jeeps. Around that time I started a business called After Hours Offroad, selling parts and accessories in my spare time. After several years in the OEM auto world I moved to a large aftermarket truck body manufacturer. To go along with that move I also decided that I would rather be designing and building products than selling other companies products. So in 2007 I started Taboo Customs working out of a two car garage designing and building bumpers and tire carriers. In 2014 we moved to Lima and a dedicated shop to build our products. In 2020 we started making Taboo Customs Jeep repair and product installation videos on YouTube and Rumble. In 2021 we moved to a large facility in Montrose, IA with 10k square feet of manufacturing space and over 8k square feet of warehouse space. Since moving we have expanded our equipment adding new press brakes and robotic welding systems.

Rarest jeep we have had in the shop in a while.....a rust free and I mean absolutely completely rust free Iowa TJ. Got ...
09/02/2026

Rarest jeep we have had in the shop in a while.....a rust free and I mean absolutely completely rust free Iowa TJ. Got a new clutch, new shocks and a few mechanical repairs. Then we Fluid Film coated all of it inside and outside underneath the Jeep to make sure it remains rust free.

09/02/2026

1999 Jeep TJ Frame Repair – Part 1

We recently had this ’99 TJ in the shop for several areas of frame rust repair, and throughout September we’ll be showing a different repair each week.

First up is the rear upper control arm area — a common rust-prone section on TJ frames.

The damaged steel was cut out and repaired to get this section of the frame solid again.

Check out the before and after!

Next week, we’ll show another repair from this same TJ.

Have a TJ with a frame that’s seen better days? We offer both frame repair parts and in-shop installation.

www.taboocustoms.com for all our rust repair kits for Jeeps and trucks.

Building a custom tire carrier or another heavy-duty swing-out project? Our Hub and Weld-In Spindle Kit gives you a stro...
08/31/2026

Building a custom tire carrier or another heavy-duty swing-out project? Our Hub and Weld-In Spindle Kit gives you a strong, reliable pivot point for Jeeps, trucks, and other custom vehicle builds.

www.taboocustoms.com for all Jeep and truck repair kits and skid plates.

We’re always happy to help bring a custom idea to life!J.S. needed a custom bracket for their Jeep, so Dave got it made ...
08/29/2026

We’re always happy to help bring a custom idea to life!

J.S. needed a custom bracket for their Jeep, so Dave got it made and shipped out the very next day.

Thank you for trusting Taboo Customs and for taking the time to leave us a great review!

M715 engine harness back in.
08/27/2026

M715 engine harness back in.

Class is almost over, but before you hit the trails this fall, it's time for one last test.Before every adventure, take ...
08/26/2026

Class is almost over, but before you hit the trails this fall, it's time for one last test.

Before every adventure, take a few minutes to inspect the areas that matter most. Catching rust, loose components, or worn parts now can save you from bigger problems later.

✔ Check your body mounts
✔ Inspect your crossmembers
✔ Look over your shock mounts
✔ Check your brake lines

A little time in the shop today can mean more time enjoying the trail tomorrow.

www.taboocustoms.com for all of our Jeep and truck rust repair kits and skid plates.

Did you pass the exam? What's the first thing you inspect before heading out?

Nice XJ build by Coffey Offroad, including our oil and transmission pan skidplates.
08/26/2026

Nice XJ build by Coffey Offroad, including our oil and transmission pan skidplates.

08/23/2026

Rust doesn't have to mean the end of your truck's frame.

Our 2007–2014 Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra 1500 Rear Frame Repair Kit is designed to repair rust or damage in the rear frame section while providing a stronger, heavier-duty repair than the thin factory material.

✔ Designed for 2007–2014 Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra 1500 trucks
✔ Replaces and reinforces the rear frame section
✔ Heavy-duty steel construction
✔ Precision-cut for an accurate fit
✔ Proudly made in the USA 🇺🇸

When rust starts to compromise your frame, repairing it correctly can help keep your truck on the road for years to come.

🌐 Learn more at www.taboocustoms.com

👇 Would you repair your frame or replace the truck? Let us know in the comments!

Watermelon Festival weekend is here! 🍉Hope everyone has a safe and fun time. Enjoy the festival, support local, and mayb...
08/20/2026

Watermelon Festival weekend is here! 🍉

Hope everyone has a safe and fun time. Enjoy the festival, support local, and maybe save us a slice!

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220 South 7th Street
Montrose, IA
52639

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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