How much would it cost to replace the front axle, given that it is bent? I hit a curb (w/ the sidewall/rim of the left front tire) and went up on it at about 15mph. I'm pretty sure the front axle is bent and thus I was wondering how much it would cost to replace parts+labor. Also, would using a front axle from a junkyard be just as good as getting an oem/factory one? Thanks for your time.

BTW I have a 92 RS w/ 305 tbi& 700r4 just in case this matters...


sorry if this is in the wrong section. I searched first and came up with nothing.

 

You don't have a front axle. You may have bent the spindle.

 

thx for ur help but how much would the spindle (i assume this is what connects the two front wheels) cost to replace?

 

The two front wheels aren't connected at all, that's why there's no axle. There's a spindle on each side that sticks out for the wheels to ride on. I'll try to post a picture later.

I don't know how much it costs to replace, I've done it myself but never had one done by a shop. According to the book it's about 1.7 hours though. If you've hit a curb you may have other damage, the best bet would be to take it to a frame shop and get them to check it and give you an estimate.

 

The tie rod(s) will usually take the damage on a hit like this.

Plan on somewhere between $150 and $1000 dollars. For more accurate estimates...take it to a garage and have them look at it.

 

Yeah I would think its the tie rods as well. Very easy to replace if you wanted to spend $60-70ish on parts and do it yourself (that's to replace both the inner and outer) per side. Did one of mine when I first got my car. Good idea to get an alignment afterwards.

A shop will charge between probably $150 and $750 or so depending on if they find anything else wrong with it, and the $150 price won't include an alignment.