Bent Axle Flange

[Blondie70]

Due to some help diagnosing here, I find that I have a bent rear drivers' side axle flange. Still driving ok, but the tire wobbles and am sure it is causing stress in that area and should be replaced soon.
You guys think I can find an axle used or should buy new ? I am gonna need a seal and I guess a bearing ? How would you go about the repair ?
Thanks

2000 SE 2.5L 5 speed with the 4:11 rear end and the 4 angry sqirrels.......runs great !

 

[CharlesHS]

Forum members frequently keep used axles as spares.
Nothing wrong with a used axle as long as you do a thorough inspection of the condition of the flange, sealing and bearing surfaces along with the splines that engage into the carrier.

 

[Steel City 06]

I'm guessing you probably have the Dana 35.

I'll bet you could probably find factory Dana 35 shafts on the for sale/wanted pages pretty cheaply, as people often rip them out to do a Super 35 kit, at which point the stock shafts are useless, but still perfectly fine.

 

[Blondie70]

I'll check out the "for sale" section.....Thanks !