1993 Bounder with broken axle twice in 2000 miles
Had driver's side rear axle replaced in November, now driving it for the first time broke again! Coincidence? Or just bad luck? Anyone else with rear axle problems when towing a vehicle?
Forum Discussion
- Yes seems odd. Was the replacement a used axle? Where did the break in the steel actually happen? Same place both times?
- Diesel or gas? Ford or Chevy? Where is the axle breaking. We all know full floating axles don't carry any weight so it must be a twisting or bending force that's breaking the axle. Could it be the hub bearings are loose, allowing the hub to move? Or it might be a bent housing or spider gears not turning.
Richard - when installing the axle does it go in freely or do you have to beat in if you have to beat it in may be the diff. housing is bent
- Is the diff working? Does it r resist turning and do you get tire scrubbing in corners ?
- How much weight is on the axle?
