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ABOUT BIG DOGG
From Dealer Master Technician to Central Texas’s Premier Diesel Expert
At Big Dogg Custom Diesel Works in Dripping Springs, TX, we’ve built our reputation on solving the toughest diesel truck problems and delivering performance you can feel. Whether you drive a Ford PowerStroke, Cummins, Duramax, or a full fleet of trucks, we bring over 30 years of dealer-level experience and award-winning builds to every vehicle.
Why Choose Us
Factory-trained and certified: Our founder spent 25 years in the dealership world, leading the truck department as a senior master technician.
Recognized globally: Two-time winners on Monster Garage build projects, proving our mettle in high-stakes, high-performance environments.
Full spectrum diesel service: From preventive maintenance and diagnostics to turbo upgrades, exhaust systems, drivetrain work, and full performance builds.
Quality you can trust: We use parts that meet or exceed OEM standards and maintain transparent pricing and timelines, so you’re never left wondering.
Local to you: Serving Dripping Springs, Kyle, Buda, Bee Cave, Lakeway, and the greater Austin area, our shop is built for Central Texas trucks—and the terrain they face.
Voted “Best of Dripping Springs” three years running—our community knows what we deliver, and you will too.
Our Mission
We believe every diesel truck deserves to be engineered, maintained, and upgraded with the precision and respect it was built for. Your diesel is more than just transport—it’s livelihood, adventure, and legacy. We treat it that way.
The Story
From tinkering at his dad’s gas stations as a kid to earning vocational scholarships and going straight into the Ford-dealer world, Tom’s journey is rooted in real-world experience. After years on the dealer side mastering the craft and leading the charge, he took those skills to the next level—winning on Monster Garage and building a reputation for doing what other shops don’t. Now, in Dripping Springs, he’s brought that same relentless drive to serve his local truck-driving community.
Our Promise to You
When you bring your diesel to Big Dogg Custom Diesel Works, you’ll walk in and find:
A clean, fully-equipped shop that meets high standards.
Transparent explanations of what your truck needs and why.
Honest, high-quality repairs and upgrades done right the first time.
A partner who has your back—whether you’re towing heavy loads, building for performance, or simply keeping your truck on the road.
Let’s get your diesel running like it should. Drive in. Get straight. We’ll take care of the rest.
Tom was invited to Monster Garage
with Jesse James
MONSTER GARAGE
Tom flew to Long Beach, CA to film an epic project. His team won the project. After returning home, Tom turned his side hustle into a legitimate business.
Tom's family needed to relocate, so he closed his business. He decided to get his dealer certifications back up to date to prepare for the transition.
After relocating and getting a job at the dealership, Tom built a large shop on his property and restarted his side business. He became a Ford senior master specialist, focusing exclusively on Ford diesels and all things Ford - bumper to bumper.
Tom acquired all the specialized Ford tools and computer programs needed to properly diagnose and repair Ford trucks, from cars to F-750s.
In 2020, after relocating to Dripping Springs, Texas, Jesse James called and asked Tom to work on a diesel build project. After extensive background checks, Tom joined the Monster Garage team for a second time. It was an intense, challenging experience, but they completed the "Shukkin Dragster" project, which is featured on the Discovery+ app.
Tom is one of the only 2-time winners on Monster Garage.
Monster Garage
HOT DOGGSTER, Season 1 Episode 19
Aired June 2 2003 - Won Challenge
How do you make a NYC hotdog cart cool? Transform it into a 1,000 horsepower dragster.
Monster Garage
SHUCKIN’ DRAGSTER, Season 6, Episode 2 Aired January 2, 2021 - Won Challenge
Jesse attempts to transform a 1994 Case International farm combine into a drag racing machine. They only have five days to pull off this daring project.
“One of the hardest builds we've ever done, if not the hardest.” - JESSE JAMES
COMMUNITY
We are a proud sponsor of the Dripping Springs
These guys had the kids in our community set up to do some drag racing! What an awesome time!
Keep it local. Helping the Dripping Springs high school football team. One of my customers brought it in for some love for the weekend travels.
