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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 05:03 PM
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I'm in need of help to know where is the best place to take my 2007 JEEP Wrangler JKU for driveshaft repair/replacement and overall maintenance. What are the best places to go to up in the North Conway area people?
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 06:27 AM
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I'm not joking when I say the BEST place to take it is to your garage. Replacing your DS is a simple job that can be done with a basic socket wrench set and a torque wrench. Members are more then willing to help with tips, advice, and a lot of times local help when it comes to wrenching on your jeep. I'd venture to say that ordering a DS online and installing it yourself would save a few hundred bucks.

I'm sure some local members might chime in here with opinions on shops in that area.
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 07:32 AM
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Thank you for the advice.
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 09:20 AM
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i agree with the other guy. working on the DS is really easy and can be done with a basic socket set or some wrenches.
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 05:58 PM
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Get a new shaft from Adams Driveshaft and watch their "how-to" installation videos on Youtube.
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 01:47 PM
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I can highly recommend Tom Woods Driveshafts. Had my front one for less than a year, damaged it on a run and returned it to them. They returned it, put on a new dust shield and rebalanced it for $80.00, including return shipping! I priced it at a local driveshaft shop and they wanted $180.00.
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