bent axle question
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JK Enthusiast
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From: columbia,md
bent axle question
when someone has a bent axle does that mean it has a dent? or does the tube bend? if the latter does it normally bend at the diff? and most importantly was the repair?
JK Super Freak
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From: Sinking Spring, PA
It's the axle tube itself that bends. Not sure if it's at the pumpkin or not, but does it really matter? I believe the only realistic fix is a new axle housing. All the internals should be able to be re-used.
JK Super Freak
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From: Olympia, WA
A bent housing means the steering won't align; a bent shaft means the wheel is wobbling. Worst case: both are bent.
