Bent axle shaft?

[Andy Maurer]

I finally got my TJ back up and running after replacing the engine but it looks like I have a bent drivers side rear axle shaft. The tire has a good wobble to it, but surprisingly it does not make the jeep shake or feel unstable. Hoping someone can confirm based on the attached video, if so any suggestion on replacement shafts? Axle is a Dana 44 w/drum brakes, Revolution 4.88 gears and a detroit locker.

 

[mrblaine]

I finally got my TJ back up and running after replacing the engine but it looks like I have a bent drivers side rear axle shaft. The tire has a good wobble to it, but surprisingly it does not make the jeep shake or feel unstable. Hoping someone can confirm based on the attached video, if so any suggestion on replacement shafts? Axle is a Dana 44 w/drum brakes, Revolution 4.88 gears and a detroit locker.

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Yep, that's bent. The question nowadays may not be what is a good replacement but instead who has any in stock?

 

[Andy Maurer]

Thats what I thought, thanks for the confirmation. Could driving offroad at limited speeds cause additional damage? I have a New Years Day trip planned that I can trailer to/from, but if driving with a bent axle shaft could cause damage to the locker/gears/etc... Ill just let it sit until I find replacement shafts. At this point Its been down for 14 months, whats a couple more.