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Old 04-21-2016, 03:06 PM
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About a year ago, I bent my rear end... I've never looked to see if it was the axle or the housing! It makes both of my tires wobble, the passenger side more than the driver, and it squeaks constantly, any idea on how to fix it? I know I can buy a new rear-end, but would like to just fix mine and not shell out the money for a new one, I'm doing my gears here soon so was going to try and knock it out all at once
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Don't think it can be fixed, though I may be wrong. For some reason, Hot Wheels comes to mind...
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Actually some can be pulled back into shape. I would contact a suspension shop to see if they do it or can point you in the right direction. It's more common than you might think. Some new trucks are damaged from being strapped down to tight at delivery. Should be a lot cheaper than a new one. Let us know what you find.
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Find a donor at a wrecking yard
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Originally Posted by HeathMc
Actually some can be pulled back into shape. I would contact a suspension shop to see if they do it or can point you in the right direction. It's more common than you might think. Some new trucks are damaged from being strapped down to tight at delivery. Should be a lot cheaper than a new one. Let us know what you find.
That's what I've heard, I'm gonna call my guy I use for all my suspension mods and what not and see what he says about it
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Find a donor at a wrecking yard
I've tried but couldn't find one for my truck
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Originally Posted by SCORGE
Don't think it can be fixed, though I may be wrong. For some reason, Hot Wheels comes to mind...
Sounds about rite lol
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Originally Posted by techrep
Find a donor at a wrecking yard
This ^^^
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a 2nd hand rear end would be the cheapest option. wrecker yard or online.
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Try a collision repair shop if your suspension guy can't do it. I've had frame work done before on one of my old cars, so it's possible depending on the amount of damage.


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