Best guess on what is broken?
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I got hit in the left front wheel. The Jeep is at a body shop, but I would like to understand what might be broken, before talking to the adjuster.
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I think I found my own answer. Looking at a picture of a Rubicon Dana 44, it appears the only thing to break is the end of the axle itself :sad2:
Probably going to be expensive. Of course, that is why I have insurance. |
Originally Posted by 16FW
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I think I found my own answer. Looking at a picture of a Rubicon Dana 44, it appears the only thing to break is the end of the axle itself :sad2:
Probably going to be expensive. Of course, that is why I have insurance. |
Originally Posted by resharp001
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I'd take a solid look at control arm mounts on the frame side as well. That hit would have put a lot of sideways pressure on control arms. Sounds like you're in it for a new axle. You might want to consider taking the money and parlaying that in to an aftermarket axle instead of a stock rubi axle again.
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Originally Posted by 16FW
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OK, what aftermarket axle is better?
I believe that member DJ1 ended up parlaying an accident in to an upgraded axle as well. https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...grades-340550/ The main thing is that the darn factory axle is a good big of money for the insurance company to cough up. The money is just better spend on a much higher quality axle if you can swing it. |
Originally Posted by resharp001
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...The main thing is that the darn factory axle is a good big of money for the insurance company to cough up. The money is just better spend on a much higher quality axle if you can swing it.
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Originally Posted by 16FW
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It is worth a try :-)
Depending on the total amount of the claim, and if you own or have the jeep financed, you may or may not be able to do option #1. |
I would guess either a ball joint broke or the upper C broke off the axle. Either way, aftermarket axle is the way to go. Very possible that mounts are bent but hopefully a good shop would take care of that.
It doesn't look like there is much body damage other than the front fender and maybe the hood. |
Originally Posted by Smudgeontheglass
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I would guess either a ball joint broke or the upper C broke off the axle. Either way, aftermarket axle is the way to go. Very possible that mounts are bent but hopefully a good shop would take care of that.
It doesn't look like there is much body damage other than the front fender and maybe the hood. I have an important question. What is the stock Rubicon axle called? What lockers did it come with? Do any of the aftermarket axles come ready to put on a Rubicon? I just wonder how much hassle the shop is willing to put up with, if they have to put in gears, and lockers. I put lockers, and different gears in my former truck (Ramcharger) and discovered how hard it is to get everything adjusted the way it should be. |
Originally Posted by 16FW
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Do any of the aftermarket axles come ready to put on a Rubicon? I just wonder how much hassle the shop is willing to put up with, if they have to put in gears, and lockers. I put lockers, and different gears in my former truck (Ramcharger) and discovered how hard it is to get everything adjusted the way it should be.
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