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Old 09-26-2017 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bursjon
I am going to do some calling around and see what people will give me for a quote.

is this something that can be fixed at all? And how hard is it to replace the axle?

Again thank you guys so much for the information.
Originally Posted by bursjon
Is there any way that this can be straightened? Or is it like a measuring tape, once kinked it will always kimk in the same spot easily even if you do straighten it out?
That's a question for the shop that would potentially be doing the work. Calling around will not give you any good answers. They need to look at it and give you an estimate. We cannot give you an accurate answer without seeing it in person. The suggestion to bolt in a donor axle is a good one.
Old 09-26-2017 | 12:01 PM
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"IF" it could be straightened out, they would still have to pull the axle out and put it on a jig to try and fix it. That would be the correct way to attempt a repair like that. Most shops would probably tell you it's cheaper and faster to just get a replacement.

I used to work in a repair/body shop. I've seen similar problems like this.
Find a replacement axle. Easier in the long run.
Old 09-26-2017 | 12:43 PM
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The bent axle beam is bent and to straighten it would require heat and pressure, this could weaken the steel , also the metal could flex and eventually crack at its weakest point, so a replacement used axle beam would be most prudent.
Old 09-26-2017 | 02:21 PM
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Don't forget the sorry sway bar inside the beam. Looks like that bent also.
Old 10-17-2017 | 01:27 PM
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Great news everyone!

I called some local auto wreckers and was able to acquire a rear axle for 100$!!!!

It will be ready within the next day or 2.
Old 10-17-2017 | 05:32 PM
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Awesome!
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