Rear axle help

[ross_striker]

Hi Guys and girls

Right, 2 nights ago i hit some ice and the back started to side at about 40mph towards the kerb... hit the kerb, bent the wheel inwards and now i need a complete new rear axle!

So What im asking here rly is this going to be a "easy fix" or will i also need a new gearbox and propshaft too? or am i going completly wrong in thinking this?

Thanks!

Ross

[340GLT]

Just swapping the axle should sort it as the gearbox is attached to the chassis and the driveshafts have some free sidewards movement before they would lock.
Adam

[SteveP]

Yeah I reckon you'll just get away with swapping the axle tube too

[ross_striker]

is the axle shaft spasific to the 360 or will a 340/343 one fit?

Thanks!

Ross

[340GLT]

They are slightly different from 360-340 and they have different size drums. I have one of each here if you need one.
Adam

[Jos360]

Complete rear axle is an easy fix. If you plan on renewing everything while your at it, buy new brakes and maybe leaf-spring bushings. You will need a new flexible brake line and for the rest it's straight forward. Unbolt the leaf spring, unbolt the driveshafts and unbolt the shocks. Thats about it.

[ross_striker]

Adam- How much do u want for ur spare 360 axle? is it just the shaft or does it come with more?

Where can i get some leaf spring bushes? as mine are on their way out.

Thanks guys!

Ross