GEN 2 Bent Rear Axle?

[Uncas]

I was elk hunting this week and on an owl snot slick road and slid out. Smacked an embankment pretty hard and took a chunk out of the stock cast alloy wheels. Luckily the bead held enough air to get me off the side of the mountain and after some select words, got the spare installed. Now I am noticing some mild vibration and a rubbing noise at low speed. It sounds like the rotor is hitting on the splash shield. I am thinking it may be a bent axle shaft over a bent rotor. Is it actually possible to bend the axle housing? If it’s a bent axle, has anyone replaced one yet on the GEN2? I am think about ordering the OEM parts and doing it myself instead of having it on record as I plan to dump this 18 for a 20 in the spring. (Too many other problems)

 

[dubya_raptor]

Would a 4 wheel alignment be able to tell if your rear axle is bent?

 

[Muchmore]

Put it on a jack stand and let it idle in gear. But, beware if it is bent it will vibrate pretty good and maybe off the stand,

 

[GCATX]

Is this something you are going to repair yourself?
It is possible to bend the housing, my money is on the axle shaft though. Likely just the flange at the wheel studs. Jack the rear of the truck off the ground and spin the wheel by hand, that should tell the tale.
You can put a straight edge on the axle tubes, or remove both shafts and possibly the carrier, if it has a cross shaft, and run a dowel through the housing to check.

 

[Uncas]

Is this something you are going to repair yourself?
It is possible to bend the housing, my money is on the axle shaft though. Likely just the flange at the wheel studs. Jack the rear of the truck off the ground and spin the wheel by hand, that should tell the tale.
You can put a straight edge on the axle tubes, or remove both shafts and possibly the carrier, if it has a cross shaft, and run a dowel through the housing to check.

I am thinking I may just have a local mechanic do it. I pulled the tire, and spun the rotor, you can see a slight wobble, didn’t go any deeper yesterday as I ran out of time. I can get a new axle shaft and bearings for under $300 and pay him the labor. I’m sure Ford won’t warranty it and if I dump this one, I don’t want the dealer to see the repair.

 

[Spectragod]

I am thinking I may just have a local mechanic do it. I pulled the tire, and spun the rotor, you can see a slight wobble, didn’t go any deeper yesterday as I ran out of time. I can get a new axle shaft and bearings for under $300 and pay him the labor. I’m sure Ford won’t warranty it and if I dump this one, I don’t want the dealer to see the repair.

Mental note....... don't buy used Raptor's from Colorado...............

 

[Uncas]

Mental note....... don't buy used Raptor's from Colorado...............

Especially in Magnetic

 

[deadlysilent]

People do some sketchy ass s**t to their vehicles. Purchase carefully!

 

[SS308]

Mental note....... don't buy used Raptor's from Colorado...............

LOL!

 

[PlainJane]

Mental note....... don't buy used Raptors from Colorado...............

I like tested, no mall rats for me.