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bad_turbo · 08-14-2009, 04:10 PM

Just drove my '67 burb 4x4 from sacramento ca., to phoenix az., but my driver side axle came out on the back rearend nearly sending the whole tire/wheel/axle into the traffic on the 10 freeway, right when I got to town. I managed to keep from having an accident but really screwed up my rearend. Had it towed to the nearest shop which almost immediately failed to impress me. They pushed it back into their rod iron fence almost bending my spare tire mount, then they used my tire chalks to hold it in place instead of there own, without even asking me, not to mention I caught them rummaging through my parts and tools inside it. They told me the whole rearend is shot and the bearings and races are all welded in place since the axle came out, but I don't trust them. Especially after the mechanic laughed about it and said "welcome to Arizona!" I just want to tow it somewhere else that I don't have to worry about getting screwed. I just moved out to az. and don't know anyone. Is there a reputable shop near phoenix or a member that is qualified to fix my dilemma? Thank you for your time.

vectorit · 08-14-2009, 05:35 PM

That sucks dude! I frikkin hate shops like the one you wrote about, I know how you feel big time.

If the rear is an Eaton it may be easier to just swap the whole axle with another from a salvage yard, get the truck back on the road and get it home again. From there you can repair the rig at home, or get you more time to find a good shop to then drive to.

Just my first thought if I were in your shoes.

Rack Man · 08-14-2009, 05:40 PM

Here...this guy is as honest as they come.....

Tell him "Rack Man from the Bass Zone" sent you

Ask for Kurt
The Auto Shop
901 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-254-6164

bad_turbo · 08-15-2009, 10:50 PM

Thanks guys for the support. Are there any members nearby that can do this kind of work? The rearend is a dana 60. Thanks again.

tecky11 · 08-16-2009, 01:56 AM

the auto shop is great, and unfortuanly i dont know how to do that kind of work, sorry to hear about the shop man!
i can pull you there if you need a way to get there, if you do send me a pm and we can hook up

08-14-2009, 04:10 PM	#1
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Need HELP in AZ Just drove my '67 burb 4x4 from sacramento ca., to phoenix az., but my driver side axle came out on the back rearend nearly sending the whole tire/wheel/axle into the traffic on the 10 freeway, right when I got to town. I managed to keep from having an accident but really screwed up my rearend. Had it towed to the nearest shop which almost immediately failed to impress me. They pushed it back into their rod iron fence almost bending my spare tire mount, then they used my tire chalks to hold it in place instead of there own, without even asking me, not to mention I caught them rummaging through my parts and tools inside it. They told me the whole rearend is shot and the bearings and races are all welded in place since the axle came out, but I don't trust them. Especially after the mechanic laughed about it and said "welcome to Arizona!" I just want to tow it somewhere else that I don't have to worry about getting screwed. I just moved out to az. and don't know anyone. Is there a reputable shop near phoenix or a member that is qualified to fix my dilemma? Thank you for your time. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting " Last edited by bad_turbo; 08-14-2009 at 04:15 PM.

08-14-2009, 05:35 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Need HELP in AZ That sucks dude! I frikkin hate shops like the one you wrote about, I know how you feel big time. If the rear is an Eaton it may be easier to just swap the whole axle with another from a salvage yard, get the truck back on the road and get it home again. From there you can repair the rig at home, or get you more time to find a good shop to then drive to. Just my first thought if I were in your shoes. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

08-14-2009, 05:40 PM	#3
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: Need HELP in AZ Here...this guy is as honest as they come..... Tell him "Rack Man from the Bass Zone" sent you Ask for Kurt The Auto Shop 901 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-254-6164 __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 08-14-2009 at 05:41 PM.

08-15-2009, 10:50 PM	#4
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Need HELP in AZ Thanks guys for the support. Are there any members nearby that can do this kind of work? The rearend is a dana 60. Thanks again. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

08-16-2009, 01:56 AM	#5
tecky11 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix,AZ Posts: 451	Re: Need HELP in AZ the auto shop is great, and unfortuanly i dont know how to do that kind of work, sorry to hear about the shop man! i can pull you there if you need a way to get there, if you do send me a pm and we can hook up Last edited by tecky11; 08-16-2009 at 01:57 AM.



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