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Old 06-26-2007, 05:48 PM
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To make a long story short i go cut off in the rain and went of a center divider.

Since then my rear end hasnt been the same. The tires wobble when the car is in motion and I have done everything but take it somewhere.

Me and one of my buddys are thinking bent axle tubes. I want to take it to the dealer but I dont know what is wrong with it.

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do just the tires or the whole rear wobble, i would check the panhard bar first, i could also be a bent axle, i cant see the axle tubes bending unless you really hit it hard, hope this helps
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panhard bar is fine... the wheels wobble like they arent on all they way.. but they are. hit the curb at about 40ish
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i would have to say its a bent axle, i would pull it and find out.
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i think i am just gonna replace it haha chevy wants 200 just to look and i dont have the tiem to screw around with it.
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Definately sounds like a bent axle. For $200 plus parts and labor to replace it I would make the time to check it myself.
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Wanna buy some axles???
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Make sure the rear is still centered. And you could carefully put the rear up on jack stands, chalk the front wheels, front and back. Start the car and observe the entire drive train while in motion. Maybe the problem will become more apparent.

...but it sounds like a bent axle or bent wheel.

Don't take it to a dealer if at all possible.

Lucky you didn't roll it or hit anything
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Originally Posted by Intense
i think i am just gonna replace it haha chevy wants 200 just to look and i dont have the tiem to screw around with it.

They will charge you out the *** for the parts too. I would try to get a used axle and post up in your regional area. I'm sure someone could help you out.....even for a small fee. Probably get it done for a 6pack. That's the going rate around Charleston.
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My money is on bent wheels. Let us know what it turns out to be.
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x2 check balance of the wheels..
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My money is on bent wheels. Let us know what it turns out to be.
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I have a bunch of take out axles with little to no run time. including bearings. the job is super easy to do. I can walk you through it. you can be done in 30 mins. just need to see how many splines you have and I can check to see if I have the correct ones for you. PM me




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