NRALIFR wrote:
Bedlam, that appears to be what happened. The spring attached to the perches is still in place, but everything else moved about 18" towards the rear bumper on the passenger side. I'll let someone else determine what's bent and what isn't. The rear axle is a really beefy looking, square-tube unit (Dana 110?) that I hope can take a lick like this without bending.
That fact that it broke free from the springs and moved probably helped to absorb the energy. I think the axle is less likely to be damaged than if it hit the tree and stayed in place.
