Why Local Matters: 40 Years of Building Trucks Right in Clear Lake

In May of 1985, we opened our doors with a simple goal: help people build the truck they’ve always wanted—and do it the right way.

Now, 40 years later, that mission hasn’t changed. But the trucks sure have.

What started with carbureted square bodies and chrome roll bars has evolved into leveling kits for late-model diesels, full suspension builds on brand-new ¾-tons, and all the modern accessories you'd expect from a top-tier off-road shop.

But through it all—trends, tech, and tire sizes—what’s never changed is how we treat our customers and the pride we take in our work.

What’s hangedWhat’s Changed:

What’s Changed:

  • Trucks have gotten smarter, heavier, and more complex

  • We’ve added services like spray-in bedliners, window tint, and suspension repair

  • Our product line has grown to include everything from lift kits and wheels to winches, lighting, and bedcovers

  • And of course—our builds are bigger and better than ever

What Hasn’t:

What Will Never Change:

  • We still treat every truck like it's our own

  • We still only promote products that we believe in

  • And we still believe that doing it right is better than doing it fast

Why Local Matters More Than Ever

Why Local Matters More Now Than Ever

In a world of big box chains, online retailers, and fly-by-night shops, trusting a business with roots matters.

When you work with a locally owned shop that’s been around nearly four decades, you get more than parts and labor—you get accountability. You get people who live here, who stand behind their work, and who aren’t going anywhere.

You don’t get a robot answering the phone. You get a real team that knows your name, knows your truck, and knows how to make it right if something’s off.

We’ve seen it all over the last 39 years. And we’re still here because we earned your trust—and we plan on keeping it.

A Final Thank You

Thank You

To every customer who’s let us lift their truck, tint their windows, install their bumpers, or just answer their questions—we appreciate you. You’re the reason we’re still going strong.

Here’s to anoter 40. Let’s build something great.

🚙 🔧 💥
– The Team at The Shop Off Road

Brenda Woodcock