Bent Axle???

HellRaiser92 · 04-25-2001, 07:07 PM

I was woundering how I could tell if I have a bad rear axle or not. I slamed into a curb and now my wheel wobbles, or looks like it does. How much is a rear axle anyways? I thought it was just the outside of the wheel that was bent but the other day I looked at my tread and it is bald on the inner tread. People always tell me that my wheel wabbles but I can't feel it inside the car untill recently. I rotated the back two tires and tonight I'm gonna have someone drive beside me to see if it still wabbles. If it does what should I do? I have a feeling that I'm just gonna end up taking it to the Ford dealership but any help I can get here would be great. Thanks!

Mr 5 0 · 04-25-2001, 07:39 PM

Sounds like a bent axle but quite possibly just a bent wheel. Check it out carefully.

A pair of Moser 'street' axles (stronger than factory...and cheaper to buy) run about $225.
Installation isn't a huge deal but if you don't have much experience, let a pro do it.
Think of it as an upgrade.

Mr 5 0 · 04-25-2001, 07:41 PM

Moved to the Windsor Power forum.

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IMPULSERACING · 04-25-2001, 07:48 PM

I agree If it is a bent axel you might as well step up to aftermarket set.

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BLOCKER · 04-25-2001, 10:59 PM

Hey if you are in need of 87-93 stang axles I have a set I am looking to get rid of....
how does $100.00 + shipping sound? (for both of them)

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10 speaker 440 watt system
Blue/Grey with grey interior
K&N air filter, black outs, & no air

04-25-2001, 07:07 PM	#1
HellRaiser92 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 104	Bent Axle??? I was woundering how I could tell if I have a bad rear axle or not. I slamed into a curb and now my wheel wobbles, or looks like it does. How much is a rear axle anyways? I thought it was just the outside of the wheel that was bent but the other day I looked at my tread and it is bald on the inner tread. People always tell me that my wheel wabbles but I can't feel it inside the car untill recently. I rotated the back two tires and tonight I'm gonna have someone drive beside me to see if it still wabbles. If it does what should I do? I have a feeling that I'm just gonna end up taking it to the Ford dealership but any help I can get here would be great. Thanks!

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04-25-2001, 07:39 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Sounds like a bent axle but quite possibly just a bent wheel. Check it out carefully. A pair of Moser 'street' axles (stronger than factory...and cheaper to buy) run about $225. Installation isn't a huge deal but if you don't have much experience, let a pro do it. Think of it as an upgrade.

04-25-2001, 07:41 PM	#3
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Moved to the Windsor Power forum. ------------------ Mr. 5.0 Messageboard Administrator

04-25-2001, 07:48 PM	#4
IMPULSERACING Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: chicago,IL,USA Posts: 158	I agree If it is a bent axel you might as well step up to aftermarket set. ------------------ 92' Wild Strawberry Metalic LX Hatch 5 spd, Performer Intake, 1/2" spacer, pro-m 75mm MAF, 70mm T.B., 24lb injectors, 190lph, BBK fenderwall cold air induction, mallary ignition and coil, 1.7 rockers, Ripper Shifter, Lakewood Scattershield, C.F. Dual Friction Clutch, SVO Adj Quadrant, BBK Long-Tube headers, BBK Off-road H-Pipe, Mac Pro-Dumps, Auburn Pro Diff, 373:1 gear, Strange Axels w/ c-clip elims, upr & lwr control arms, supersubs, 50/50's, Eibach front drag springs, Moroso rear trick sprin

04-25-2001, 10:59 PM	#5
BLOCKER Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Posts: 232	Hey if you are in need of 87-93 stang axles I have a set I am looking to get rid of.... how does $100.00 + shipping sound? (for both of them) ------------------ 88 Stang GT Cobra Every option but leather 10 speaker 440 watt system Blue/Grey with grey interior K&N air filter, black outs, & no air