Half Shaft fell
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Half Shaft fell
While the thoughts of selling crossed my mind I was on my 3 mile weekly cruise last night and my rear right half shaft dropped on me, looked underneath and it was just hanging there. What could have happened? U joint? And can this be replaced out in the street in front of my house? Can't get it in my garage because of the big hill called my driveway. Help, thanks.
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If you can get a jack under it get a better look, Could be U-Joint bolt fell our, broke, whatever. U-Joint might be toast, the pin bearings usually scatter when it falls. Get under there and take a look
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Yea thats the thing, I haven't taken a good look at it. Saw it hanging off the differential side last night and my tow guy took it back to his place. I was waiting for a few people to get back to me so I can get it inside, but it looks like I am gonna have my tow guy bring it home and leave it in the street for now and take a closer look tomorrow. I just don't have much knowledge of suspension.
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Had it towed to the shop. hopefully it is a $20 u-joint. maybe I just gave up to easy, but i have been getting frustrated lately. any effect on the rear camber? Any adjustments?
