NoLiMiT06

Ok guys I need a new left rear axleshaft, mine is bent slightly. I called up my local auto parts stores and I cannot just get the axleshaft it self. They said I have to buy the whole kit and they want $400 bucks for it!!! My question is, is there somewhere I can get one just the axle it self since that's the only thing I need? What all is involved in changing it? Please help me out guys....

Thanks!!!

RyansQuick6

What is a whole kit? It's less than $200 from Ford.

Having lived in the Eastern Part of NC, you're gonna have problems unless you're looking for nascar parts.

NoLiMiT06

Yea I called ford and they want $400 as well. IDK, advanced auto said it came with something for the ABS bearings a ton of stuff I don't need and they wont wrok with me on this. There has to be somewhere to buy them online for cheaper... Again thanks for any help guys!!!

RyansQuick6

Go to a junkyard.

PNYXPRESS

I bought a right axle from the ford dealership and it was only $155.88+ tax they are bending you over if the charge 400.

NoLiMiT06

Yea well I hate the people in my area, they all suck and are really fly-by-night mechanics and don't really know much of anything. I found one though on summitracing.com and it's $90. It's a OE replacement which is just want I wanted. Thanks for all your help guys.

BTW anyone got some good instructions on how to change this little bugger? It does not seem very hard to do...

RyansQuick6

jack the car up, remove wheel. UNbolt brake caliper bracket, remove rotor. Remove diff cover, push axle in towards the diff, remove c-clip with a magnet or needle nose pliers, slide out axle shaft. And then go in reverse.

NoLiMiT06

LOL ok thx, no as far as adding new fluid to the rear end how would I go about do that? :P

Sorry for so many question but I do thank you!!!

RyansQuick6

there is a hole on the upper front passenger side of the diff that has to be removed, it's threaded

NoLiMiT06

Oh ok cool thanks again for all the info