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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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Default Bent Axle Shaft

hello,

I was driving my 2007 GT500, hit some ice and then the curb fairly hard bending my right rear right rear axle shaft. I see other axle shafts on FRPP for $140, but my mechanicsay part is unavailable. I may have to buy entire assembly for $1600.

Why doesn't ford sell axle shaft for by itself?

If I have to replace entire assembly should I upgrade? Any ideas?
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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why are you out driving when there is ice on the road mine is only a p/p and it never seen snowor ice got caught in the rain once
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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+1
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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who's your mechanic? take it to a dealership or have your insurance cover it.
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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First never pay 1600 for the rearend. You get get takeoff's way cheaper then that. You can get aftermarket axles online for a good price. Just look for 31 spline axles for the 8.8 rearend. They are easy to install, if you have somebody do it, it should take no more that 2.5 hours.
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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your insurance should cover this...it was a 'wreck'......why is a gt500 in the ice?[:@]
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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how do you know that axle is bent? I think mine maybe too
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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gt500+ics= just sounds like a bad idea. if you can afford the gt500 you better be able to afford a beater jeep or something!
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