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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Hello NJ,

I do most of the work on our cars/truck, but looking for a good shop for our 2002 F350 7.3. For now, it needs ball joints; I'm also considering rustproofing because, like all of us, I plan to keep forever.

Any recommendations near Somerville/Flemington NJ? Any thoughts on rustproofing?

Thanks.

Bob
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Hello NJ,

I do most of the work on our cars/truck, but looking for a good shop for our 2002 F350 7.3. For now, it needs ball joints; I'm also considering rustproofing because, like all of us, I plan to keep forever.

Any recommendations near Somerville/Flemington NJ? Any thoughts on rustproofing?

Thanks.

Bob
Hey Bob, theres a NJ member Cliff (plowin4u) that has a shop in South Amboy, minutes off 287 south, near the parkway.

If you contact him I sure he can help you, unless it's too far for you. I don't know anyone down in the Somerville/Flemington area. Do you have an emergency repair or you just looking for someone reputable?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Steve,

Thanks for the reply. No emergency repair needed, just looking to get to know a reliable shop local. South Amboy a bit far for me (~50min).

Cheers,

Bob
 
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Bob,

Station Auto in white house Eric the owner a great guy.... Where are you from flemington? I used to work for flem car & truck country....

Mark
 
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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if you ever get up near woodbridge i know a shop NOT to go to you can PM me for the info on that one
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Thank you for the recommendation Steve, hey Bob, I know front end work can be very costly for the truck, it requires special equipment to perform that task,if your local shops are ripping you off, i may be able to help you out,it may be worth the trip to south amboy to save a few bucks. Let me know, thanks Cliff
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Cliff, thanks for the suggestion. I need ball joints on RH side, want to be sure to do O-rings and needle bearing also. I've got the tools, equipment and knowledge, just not the time! Thanks. Bob
 
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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whats the name of the place in south amboy i just move out of south amboy last month and move one town over to parlin... i have 2001 f250sd with a 5.4l and looking for someone whos good... i always did everything myself on my truck but since i had back surgery last year i havent been able to do it anymore
 
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whats the name of the place in south amboy i just move out of south amboy last month and move one town over to parlin... i have 2001 f250sd with a 5.4l and looking for someone whos good... i always did everything myself on my truck but since i had back surgery last year i havent been able to do it anymore
First thing is Welcome to FTE and don't forget to join the NJ Chapter, just contact plowin4u, he is on Main Street, in the old car dealer lot.

He'll see this, but you need to have at least 25 posts to be able to Private Message.

Also were having a NJ Chapter GTG in Woodbridge on the 14th, check here:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...g-12-5-pm.html
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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Thanks Steve, I'm here, twall, I am located on main and broadway at the old briggs chevy dealer, drop in anytime during the day, I am usually there 9 am to 3 pm tues thru sat.,come all the way in back of big parking lot behind beige fence, you will see a bunch of garages in back and look for white super duty with fte stickers on back window.
 
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