Crashed My Car :( Now What To Do?

AlexMiller · December 11th, 2010, 10:14 PM

Well to make a long story short my car's passenger side rear axle snapped from sliding into a median strip while trying to avoid a worse accident. Theres some dents in the rear quarter panel, the wheel is trashed, and the axle is snapped clean in half.

Is there anything else that could be wrong with the rear end? Should I just try and put in a new axle and is it a big deal to swap out? If I do decide to go ahead and swap in an 8.8 (I dont really have the money but I did find a nice one from a Mach with 4:10's) it will bolt right up without changing anything else, correct?

02GT89 · December 11th, 2010, 10:42 PM

i believe so but why out of a mach? the gt's have this beloved 8.8 you speak of and will prolly be cheaper off a gt than a mach one

let me see what i can find you and I will post some links for ya k bud?

and Im really sorry about your accident it really is heart breaking when it happens atleast your ok!

rovelli92 · December 11th, 2010, 10:42 PM

All i know is when i snapped my axle from a simliar accident...my insurance claimed my car as "totalled"

Going to an 8.8 is only if you plan on taking your car to higher HP and TQ

your old 7.5 is fine with bolt ons and gears

02GT89 · December 11th, 2010, 10:51 PM

97 98 99 00 01 EXPLORER 8.8 REAR AXLE END JEEP 3.73 LS - eBay (item 120643606846 end time Jan-04-11 15:27:22 PST) $235.00 <--- dont know if itl fit but its an 8.8 ford

99-04 Ford Mustang GT 8.8 Rear End Full Assembly - eBay (item 380295855188 end time Jan-03-11 08:15:07 PST) <--- 28 spline FULL REAR END brand new $599.00

99 00 01 02 03 04 Ford Mustang 8.8 Rear End 3.27 Ratio - eBay (item 190336094848 end time Dec-12-10 11:09:15 PST) <---- heres another mustang rear end for $595.00

03-04 Ford Mustang MACH ONE 8.8 Rear End 3.55 Gears! - eBay (item 120590753110 end time Dec-28-10 07:47:27 PST) <-- here is the mach 1 you speak of it wallers out at a whopping $850.00

otherwise Id try your local craigs list listings it looks like a brand new one built with the gears you want will be about a 1,000 for a racing axle!

and what about insurance wont they pay for it since it wasn't ur fault?

and the OP is right your 7.5 is pretty strong and WILL BE ALOT CHEAPER to replace!

AlexMiller · December 11th, 2010, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by 02GT89

i believe so but why out of a mach? the gt's have this beloved 8.8 you speak of and will prolly be cheaper off a gt than a mach one let me see what i can find you and I will post some links for ya k bud?

and Im really sorry about your accident it really is heart breaking when it happens atleast your ok!

No kidding, I about cried I was so sad!

I know the GT's have the same rear end, I need one now though so I can fix my car this week and the only one I've seen for sale locally is one from a Mach for $400, it also has 4.10's.

Thanks bud.

Originally Posted by rovelli92

All i know is when i snapped my axle from a simliar accident...my insurance claimed my car as "totalled"

Going to an 8.8 is only if you plan on taking your car to higher HP and TQ

your old 7.5 is fine with bolt ons and gears

I dont have full coverage. Worst case scenario it seems to me that I would just replace the rear end. Shouldn't be a big deal, if I'm going to replace it though why stick in another 7.5? I'm tired of having an open diff and spinning everywhere and why put a t-lok in a weak 7.5?

GreenMustang00 · December 11th, 2010, 11:13 PM

if its just one axle you can get one for 50 bucks if you dont want to spend alot

AlexMiller · December 11th, 2010, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by GreenMustang00

if its just one axle you can get one for 50 bucks if you dont want to spend alot

Is there anything else I possibly could have fucked up inside the rear end or anything? If thats the case then I'll probably just do that, buy a new wheel, and bring it to the body shop when I can afford it.

GreenMustang00 · December 11th, 2010, 11:20 PM

yea rotor, caliper, differential, axle, shocks.. I mean the whole back of the car could have even twisted depending how how you hit it..

AlexMiller · December 11th, 2010, 11:23 PM

I hit it pretty damn hard. The caliper looks alright, as does the shocks. I havent gotten a chance to look at the control arms and such because of work but I suspect they are okay. I know I need at the very least a new rotor, a new axle, and a new seal for the axle since its leaking gear oil everywhere. :/

GreenMustang00 · December 11th, 2010, 11:26 PM

Yea a kid in my class hit a curb going 7 (well he claims) mph, he bent everything up in the rear pretty bad.. I say after you get the rearend or axle fixed get your car on an alignment rack. That is the best way to check for suspension parts being bent

Mr. Red Pony · December 11th, 2010, 11:52 PM

8.8 will bolt right up. You might have to make one bold hole bigger (I did) but I just takes a drill. Did you brake line break? (lol)

Mr. Red Pony · December 11th, 2010, 11:52 PM

Pics?

ESG-642T · December 12th, 2010, 12:22 AM

Make sure you didn't bend the frame....

Mr. Red Pony · December 12th, 2010, 11:14 AM

WE ORDER YOU TO SHOW PICS OF DAMAGE!

We might be able to tell you if it would be worth it.

G.T. Rags · December 12th, 2010, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by rovelli92

All i know is when i snapped my axle from a simliar accident...my insurance claimed my car as "totalled"

Going to an 8.8 is only if you plan on taking your car to higher HP and TQ

your old 7.5 is fine with bolt ons and gears

um.... he has a GT, that has an 8.8 already...... 7.5's is for 6er's or older 5.O's

rovelli92 · December 12th, 2010, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by G.T. Rags

um.... he has a GT, that has an 8.8 already...... 7.5's is for 6er's or older 5.O's

pretty sure the OP has a sixer...so 7.5 rear end!

and to OP i agree with the Tlok idea!! If you can find a good price go for an 8.8

G.T. Rags · December 12th, 2010, 06:33 PM

my bad i thought it said GT at the end and i could have sworn this was i nthe new edge section

Mach Stang · December 12th, 2010, 06:37 PM

sell what you can and get a GT? id look into doing that. Whole new axles means a whole new rear end. You mention the quarter panel and wheel too. That could be close to 2 to 3 and maybe even 4 grand worth of work, if you have a shop do it.

Spurred Snake · December 12th, 2010, 06:39 PM

Have yall noticed everyone is wreaking their shit?!

Mach Stang · December 12th, 2010, 06:45 PM

Yeah I've noticed. lol

December 11th, 2010, 10:14 PM	#1
AlexMiller Regular 02 True Blue! 190.07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoFla Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 reviews	Crashed My Car :( Now What To Do? Well to make a long story short my car's passenger side rear axle snapped from sliding into a median strip while trying to avoid a worse accident. Theres some dents in the rear quarter panel, the wheel is trashed, and the axle is snapped clean in half. Is there anything else that could be wrong with the rear end? Should I just try and put in a new axle and is it a big deal to swap out? If I do decide to go ahead and swap in an 8.8 (I dont really have the money but I did find a nice one from a Mach with 4:10's) it will bolt right up without changing anything else, correct? __________________ it only takes one drink to get me loaded. Trouble is, I can't remember if it's the thirteenth or fourteenth.

December 11th, 2010, 10:42 PM	#2
02GT89 eating 1 ricer at a time 2002 mustang GT not sure only ran on the streets so far! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,444 iTrader: 3 reviews	i believe so but why out of a mach? the gt's have this beloved 8.8 you speak of and will prolly be cheaper off a gt than a mach one let me see what i can find you and I will post some links for ya k bud? and Im really sorry about your accident it really is heart breaking when it happens atleast your ok! __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

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rovelli92 Banned 2010 GT Sterling Grey 12.97 @ 107.34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: H-town, TX Posts: 2,170 iTrader: 0 reviews	All i know is when i snapped my axle from a simliar accident...my insurance claimed my car as "totalled" Going to an 8.8 is only if you plan on taking your car to higher HP and TQ your old 7.5 is fine with bolt ons and gears __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] \|Some fun new stuff...\|

December 11th, 2010, 10:51 PM	#4
02GT89 eating 1 ricer at a time 2002 mustang GT not sure only ran on the streets so far! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,444 iTrader: 3 reviews	97 98 99 00 01 EXPLORER 8.8 REAR AXLE END JEEP 3.73 LS - eBay (item 120643606846 end time Jan-04-11 15:27:22 PST) $235.00 <--- dont know if itl fit but its an 8.8 ford 99-04 Ford Mustang GT 8.8 Rear End Full Assembly - eBay (item 380295855188 end time Jan-03-11 08:15:07 PST) <--- 28 spline FULL REAR END brand new $599.00 99 00 01 02 03 04 Ford Mustang 8.8 Rear End 3.27 Ratio - eBay (item 190336094848 end time Dec-12-10 11:09:15 PST) <---- heres another mustang rear end for $595.00 03-04 Ford Mustang MACH ONE 8.8 Rear End 3.55 Gears! - eBay (item 120590753110 end time Dec-28-10 07:47:27 PST) <-- here is the mach 1 you speak of it wallers out at a whopping $850.00 otherwise Id try your local craigs list listings it looks like a brand new one built with the gears you want will be about a 1,000 for a racing axle! and what about insurance wont they pay for it since it wasn't ur fault? and the OP is right your 7.5 is pretty strong and WILL BE ALOT CHEAPER to replace! __________________ Power in the hands of a few Buy your coffee from 02gt89 I guarantee better than starbucks click here

December 11th, 2010, 11:13 PM	#6
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	if its just one axle you can get one for 50 bucks if you dont want to spend alot __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

December 11th, 2010, 11:20 PM	#8
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	yea rotor, caliper, differential, axle, shocks.. I mean the whole back of the car could have even twisted depending how how you hit it.. __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

December 11th, 2010, 11:23 PM	#9
AlexMiller Regular 02 True Blue! 190.07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoFla Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 reviews	I hit it pretty damn hard. The caliper looks alright, as does the shocks. I havent gotten a chance to look at the control arms and such because of work but I suspect they are okay. I know I need at the very least a new rotor, a new axle, and a new seal for the axle since its leaking gear oil everywhere. :/ __________________ it only takes one drink to get me loaded. Trouble is, I can't remember if it's the thirteenth or fourteenth.

December 11th, 2010, 11:26 PM	#10
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Yea a kid in my class hit a curb going 7 (well he claims) mph, he bent everything up in the rear pretty bad.. I say after you get the rearend or axle fixed get your car on an alignment rack. That is the best way to check for suspension parts being bent __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

December 11th, 2010, 11:52 PM	#11
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	8.8 will bolt right up. You might have to make one bold hole bigger (I did) but I just takes a drill. Did you brake line break? (lol) __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

December 11th, 2010, 11:52 PM	#12
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Pics? __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

December 12th, 2010, 12:22 AM	#13
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	Make sure you didn't bend the frame.... __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

December 12th, 2010, 11:14 AM	#14
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	WE ORDER YOU TO SHOW PICS OF DAMAGE! We might be able to tell you if it would be worth it. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

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