Our Mission is to take the stress out of diesel repair
— so you can stay laid back.

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Honest work. Real results.

Laid Back Diesels

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Idaho-Based.

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Family Owned.

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Built Right.

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Laid Back.

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Idaho-Based. ★ Family Owned. ★ Built Right. ★ Laid Back. ★

■ We’re a family-owned diesel shop out of Idaho, bringing horsepower, precision, and laid-back energy to everything we do.

We handle it all — from quick fixes to full-blown performance builds — with no stress and no shortcuts.

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SERVICES INDEX ▼

Need it fixed?

…Made better? Louder? Cleaner?
Check out what we do —

Scroll through our services to see what we can do for your rig.

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■ Fuel Systems

Diesel’s all about pressure and power — and your fuel system makes it happen. We keep things clean, efficient, and built to last.

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■ Maintenance & Repairs

Just need the essentials? We got you. Oil changes, filters, belts, the bread and butter — the stuff that keeps your truck alive. Quick fixes, routine upkeep, no BS.

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■ Engine & Drivetrain

Big jobs don’t scare us. From head gaskets to clutch replacements, we’re here when your diesel needs serious attention. Your engine’s the heart of it all. We keep it strong, fast, and running like it should — no guesswork, just results.

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■ Brakes & Suspension

Good suspension keeps your ride smooth. Good brakes keep you alive. We make sure both are working like they should. we keep your brakes sharp and your suspension solid, whether you're hauling or just daily driving.

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■ Diagnostics & Electrical

Check engine light on? Something just feel off? We’ll run the diagnostics and get to the root — fast, accurate, and no guessing games. Diesel systems are complicated — we’re not. We’ll handle the diagnostics, pinpoint the problem, and get you back on the road, no stress.

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Looking to go

beyond the basics? 

We do turbo upgrades, custom exhausts, lift kits, tunes, and more.

If you can dream it, we can build it.

Go big or stay stock.

about us

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■ OUR STORY

Daxton and Kanon Christensen —

two brothers out of preston, Idaho

— grew up on honest work and loud trucks.

What started as fixing up rigs in their driveway turned into Laid Back Diesels: a shop built on skill, pride, and a laid back attitude.

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Specializing in Cummins-powered builds and diesel performance, they’ve been in the game most of their lives.

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kanon Christensen, co-owner

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Daxton Christensen, co-owner

Whether it’s diagnostics, full custom work, or everyday stuff,

they’re just doing what they’ve always loved: 

turning wrenches, solving problems, and making trucks better.

every truck that rolls through their shop gets treated like it's their own

—fast, loud, and built to last.