VX mechanic

[Ebony1433]

For what it's worth, Ben's Auto in North Brunswick has taken care of most of my VX's maintenance since I bought it new in 2002.
He's installed Tone's trailer hitch, Tone's mod for side marker lights, changed all the fluids to Royal Purple, as well as the usual oil changes, tire rotations, AC charge, etc....
Also have entrusted him to the girlfriend's Ford Escape, and now her Subaru Forester...as I won't take any of our cars to a dealership, except to fix a recall.
I've been take our cars to him since I moved there in 1997, and he's proved to be honest and reasonable.
His phone is 732-297-9800, and tell him you have the same truck as Brian O'Connor.....I think you'll be happy with the work done.

[JMNY]

Thanks. I appreciate it. I will give him a call.

[JMNY]

I may eat there but i wont trust anyone there with my VX

But i found it.
1184 Cozzens Ln, New Brunswick
(732) 297-9700

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[Marlin]

I really really think you need to tackle some of these yourself.
Shocks. Very Very easy. It is simply 2 bolts per shock. There is nothing to that, and the feeling of satisfaction and confidence you will gain are worth a million bucks. Just pop the tire off, (truck on jack stand of course) remove bottom bolt, watch your fingers just in case the shock still has some umph left in it. Pop out the top bolt. Reverse for install. It really is that easy. There is plenty of room and doesn't require any fancy tools. Jack stands (like 30 bucks a pair at HF) Pick up a craftsman tool set for around 100 bucks at Sears, you can do most everything with that. I would get the metric wrench roll set from HF as well. They are cheap wrenches, but it has everything from 6mm to 28 or 30mm in it, and if you break one, they replace for free.
Electrical stuff like lights are even easier as I believe the lights from Vendetta are plug and play. The shop manual PDF here on the site will tell you how to access your tail lights, all the other lights are literally one screw or two.
I know it can seem daunting to get started, but at least try. You will save money and most important of all, you will learn!