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mach158 · 09-25-2003, 05:15 PM

I am looking at an 89 chevy 1500 4x4 and was told it has a broken front axle. Was told the part will cost $106. How hard will it be to fix this? The truck is still driveable just doesn't engage in to 4x4. I'm very mechanically inclined and do all my own work on my cars but wanna know what i'm getting into before i start so i also make sure to have everything i may need.

I have seen a 4x4 truck and its working just never tore into one but i can't see it being to difficult.

On a scale of 1 to 10 10 being hardest what is this rated and what kind of job would be similair to it, like would pulling an engine be the same or harder or something like that.

Thnaks in advance for any help or ideas you can shed on the subject.

Stingray42 · 09-25-2003, 06:34 PM

what is broken in it? That will help the guys here help you out.

mach158 · 09-25-2003, 06:47 PM

I'm not sure really, the truck is at a car dealer and the guy told me it had a broken front axle it was priced at like $106 for the peice that is broke. And this peice allows it to not go into 4x4 i guess.

Sorry i guess i can't really offer any more information till i go look at the truck tomorrow.

I figure it can't been to hard as i have done alot of car stuff like engine swaps, tearing down rearends in cars and so forth, i guess when i figure out the exact problem and i need help i will ask unless someone may have an idea of what is wrong with it.

trukkers69 · 09-25-2003, 08:04 PM

Sounds like Bullshat to me if thats all it was gonna cost they would fix it and get more money from it.
But if the part only costs 106 it's probably the little "sensor engagement thingy" ( couldn't think of the name of that part if my a$$ was on fire right now) that the electrical wires hook up to on the differential case.

Scrub · 09-25-2003, 11:30 PM

Offer the crooked bastard 106 bucks more and tell him to fix it. I agree with the bull**** declaration.
Go look somewhere else. This dealer is yanking your chain.

1969 GMC · 09-26-2003, 01:27 AM

thats what the wonderful world of IFS will get you. try for something with a solid front axle that won't break if you look at it the wrong way. and yeah, $106 for an IFS piece? haha. I'd say no thanks.

alf4444 · 09-26-2003, 04:25 PM

$106 is about dealer cost for a CV joint isn't if that is whats wrong it is an easy fix.

mach158 · 09-27-2003, 10:20 AM

The actual driver side front axle is broke and not there anymore. So i need a new axle the part that goes from center peice to tire. If no one knows what i mean i can get pictures.

How much am i looking at to fix this? I will be doing work myself so price just parts.

sakohntr · 09-29-2003, 02:27 PM

Where are you located (not in your signature)? I probably have an axle.

mach158 · 09-29-2003, 04:39 PM

I'm located in Wapello, Iowa.

I may have a lead on the parts i need. If not i will let ya know and hopefully you have them.

I not only need the axle i need any joints that connect the axle to the center section and then to the wheel.

Let me know though if you have them and how much you want for it.

If you want you can e-mail me directly at mach158@hotmail.com

trukkers69 · 09-29-2003, 08:17 PM

Well if your gonna buy it broke then go ahead and get NEW parts to fix it with . The axle should come complete from differential flange all the way to splined outer shaft. I'ts not that big of a job but it's a pain in the arse to have to do it twice because of cheap parts.

Jeff

09-25-2003, 05:15 PM	#1
mach158 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wapello, Iowa Posts: 47	Fixing 4 wheel drive on 89 I am looking at an 89 chevy 1500 4x4 and was told it has a broken front axle. Was told the part will cost $106. How hard will it be to fix this? The truck is still driveable just doesn't engage in to 4x4. I'm very mechanically inclined and do all my own work on my cars but wanna know what i'm getting into before i start so i also make sure to have everything i may need. I have seen a 4x4 truck and its working just never tore into one but i can't see it being to difficult. On a scale of 1 to 10 10 being hardest what is this rated and what kind of job would be similair to it, like would pulling an engine be the same or harder or something like that. Thnaks in advance for any help or ideas you can shed on the subject.

09-25-2003, 06:34 PM	#2
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	what is broken in it? That will help the guys here help you out. __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

09-25-2003, 08:04 PM	#4
trukkers69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sebastopol Miss. Posts: 169	Sounds like Bullshat to me if thats all it was gonna cost they would fix it and get more money from it. But if the part only costs 106 it's probably the little "sensor engagement thingy" ( couldn't think of the name of that part if my a$$ was on fire right now) that the electrical wires hook up to on the differential case. __________________ EXPERIMENTAL STAGES OF SANITY _____________________________ Run whatcha brung, and hope you brung enuff

09-25-2003, 11:30 PM	#5
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	Offer the crooked bastard 106 bucks more and tell him to fix it. I agree with the bull**** declaration. Go look somewhere else. This dealer is yanking your chain. __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

09-26-2003, 01:27 AM	#6
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	thats what the wonderful world of IFS will get you. try for something with a solid front axle that won't break if you look at it the wrong way. and yeah, $106 for an IFS piece? haha. I'd say no thanks. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

09-25-2003, 06:47 PM	#3
mach158 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wapello, Iowa Posts: 47	I'm not sure really, the truck is at a car dealer and the guy told me it had a broken front axle it was priced at like $106 for the peice that is broke. And this peice allows it to not go into 4x4 i guess. Sorry i guess i can't really offer any more information till i go look at the truck tomorrow. I figure it can't been to hard as i have done alot of car stuff like engine swaps, tearing down rearends in cars and so forth, i guess when i figure out the exact problem and i need help i will ask unless someone may have an idea of what is wrong with it.

09-26-2003, 04:25 PM	#7
alf4444 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: taylorsville, UT Posts: 778	$106 is about dealer cost for a CV joint isn't if that is whats wrong it is an easy fix. __________________ 2011 CCSB GMC 2500HD DMAX 73 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 96 Chevy 1500 STD Cab Shortbed Z71 Owner of WickedWolfRC.com

09-27-2003, 10:20 AM	#8
mach158 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wapello, Iowa Posts: 47	The actual driver side front axle is broke and not there anymore. So i need a new axle the part that goes from center peice to tire. If no one knows what i mean i can get pictures. How much am i looking at to fix this? I will be doing work myself so price just parts.

09-29-2003, 02:27 PM	#9
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	where Where are you located (not in your signature)? I probably have an axle. __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

09-29-2003, 04:39 PM	#10
mach158 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wapello, Iowa Posts: 47	I'm located in Wapello, Iowa. I may have a lead on the parts i need. If not i will let ya know and hopefully you have them. I not only need the axle i need any joints that connect the axle to the center section and then to the wheel. Let me know though if you have them and how much you want for it. If you want you can e-mail me directly at mach158@hotmail.com

09-29-2003, 08:17 PM	#11
trukkers69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sebastopol Miss. Posts: 169	My 2 cents Well if your gonna buy it broke then go ahead and get NEW parts to fix it with . The axle should come complete from differential flange all the way to splined outer shaft. I'ts not that big of a job but it's a pain in the arse to have to do it twice because of cheap parts. Jeff __________________ EXPERIMENTAL STAGES OF SANITY _____________________________ Run whatcha brung, and hope you brung enuff



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