Newbie needs help, bent rear axle
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From: austin TX
Newbie needs help, bent rear axle
Hi everyone,
My right axle is bent, and I cant seem to find one localy. So I searched online and all I find is "AXLE ASSEMBLY". Is this what I need? I have an 81 rx7.
My right axle is bent, and I cant seem to find one localy. So I searched online and all I find is "AXLE ASSEMBLY". Is this what I need? I have an 81 rx7.
Too old to act my age
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From: Tulsa, Ok.
Very few salvage yards will sell an axle shaft seperately, unless the rest of the rearend is bad.
A rear axle assembly will be a complete rearend. Just be aware that 83-85 cars use a different flange for the driveshaft. The rearend will fit, but you will need the driveshaft to match, if the unit is from an 83 or newer.
A rear axle assembly will be a complete rearend. Just be aware that 83-85 cars use a different flange for the driveshaft. The rearend will fit, but you will need the driveshaft to match, if the unit is from an 83 or newer.
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From: Union Mills NC
You would most likely be looking for an Axle Shaft.
Next question, is it Drum or Disk? they are different.
You will need one from an 81 - 83. Some late 83 models can have the larger axle and would be incorrect for you.
Have you posted in the parts Section? I am sure someone would be happy to sale you one. I would but I just sold my 81 Rear last week and the 83 I have I am not ready to pull the rear yet.
Next question, is it Drum or Disk? they are different.
You will need one from an 81 - 83. Some late 83 models can have the larger axle and would be incorrect for you.
Have you posted in the parts Section? I am sure someone would be happy to sale you one. I would but I just sold my 81 Rear last week and the 83 I have I am not ready to pull the rear yet.
