Engine Components
Top Line Automotive
8150 S Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, United States · Manufacturing companies in Chicago
About Top Line Automotive
Top Line Automotive was founded in 1973 in Chicago, Illinois, as a manufacturer and supplier of engine parts for imported vehicles. The company grew alongside the import car market, establishing a niche in components for foreign-brand automobiles. The company operates through its Hylift Johnson division, which has produced lifters in Muskegon, Michigan, for over 70 years. All design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and testing are performed in-house. The Muskegon facility spans 167,000 square feet and houses super-precision grinding equipment and eight transfer assembly machines designed internally. A second, 325,000-square-foot plant in Brooksville, Florida, manufactures components for those assembly machines. Assembly machines conduct 20 quality checks on every hydraulic lifter, and the company holds a patented Direct Shot® bearing oil injection system for roller lifters. Top Line Automotive serves the automotive sector, supplying both original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with engine parts built to OE specifications. Its customer base includes OEM and aftermarket channels for imported car lines. The company emphasizes domestic manufacturing, choosing to expand its U.S. footprint rather than move production overseas. Its differentiators include the patented Direct Shot® oil delivery system, which testing shows can improve lifter durability by up to 300%, and a workforce with multi-decade tenure that supports consistent quality control.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Inspection & quality
Industries served
- Automotive (import vehicles)
- Automotive OEM
- Automotive aftermarket
Equipment
- Transfer Assembly Machines (8 units)
- Super precision grinding equipment
- Multi-million dollar assembly machines with 20-check inspection
Company details
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Founded
- 1973
Frequently asked questions
Where is Top Line Automotive located?
Top Line Automotive is located at 8150 S Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, United States.
What does Top Line Automotive do?
Top Line Automotive is listed under Engine Components, and its listed capabilities and products include Lifter design and engineering, Precision grinding, Hydraulic lifter assembly, Roller lifter manufacturing, Direct Shot® bearing oil injection system integration and In-house testing and inspection (20 checks per lifter).
What industries does Top Line Automotive serve?
Top Line Automotive lists Automotive (import vehicles), Automotive OEM and Automotive aftermarket among the industries it serves.
When was Top Line Automotive founded?
Top Line Automotive was founded in 1973.
How do I request a quote from Top Line Automotive?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Top Line Automotive your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (773) 487-1400 and visit toplineauto.com.
What companies are similar to Top Line Automotive?
Other Engine Components companies in Illinois listed on FirmsLedger include Drummond Industries Inc., United Pacific Corporation and AJ Manufacturing Co.