Axle Shafts
Duramax axle seals are rated well from the factory and can usually take the abuse of a little extra power or towing weight. When adding serious power or doing heavy-duty tasks, axles can bend, break, or shear the gears off due to the added abuse. Merchant Automotive has everything you need to replace your damaged axles to restore or upgrade your truck. Choose from Duramax axles from the best manufacturers in the industry.
What Are Signs Of A Bad Axle?
The rear axle in your Duramax truck can suffer a few different failures. Some of the most common axle problems include a bent axle, broken axle, or sheared splines on your axle shaft. These problems will usually showcase themselves with clunking sounds coming from the rear, wheel area vibrations, and grinding noises.
Can You Drive With A Broken Rear Axle?
Driving with a broken rear axle is not possible as you will lose the transfer of power to the drive wheels. A bent axle can still be driven on if it is not drastically bent, but a broken rear axle will cause your vehicle to not be able to move. Most instances will require the truck to be towed to your local repair facility to fix the axle before it is driveable again.
How Much Does It Cost To Fix A Rear Axle?
When it comes to fixing a rear axle, the cost is going to be determined by a variety of different factors. The type of truck, the amount of components that need to be replaced, and the cost of the replacement components will all affect the overall cost of replacing rear axles. You can estimate your replacement to be around $500-$1,000 for a factory replacement axle repair.
