Drag Link, ESC, and Check Engine - Help!

[word302]

Unfortunately there's no way that will get covered under warranty.

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[FreedomFur]

Unfortunately there's no way that will get covered under warranty.

don’t think I could argue that it was defective?? Ha ha I think if it has to get replaced the question will be to replace it with the same axle and truss it up or buy a Dana 60 equivalent since it may end up those eventually.

 

[FreedomFur]

Does everyone think that a dealership will fight the warranty on this? Any recommendations if it comes down to it?

my understanding is that they would have to prove that a 3.5” lift and 37” tires caused the axle housing to bend, if it is indeed bent.

 

[FreedomFur]

Also, pretty sure the tie rod end on the drivers side is bent. Passenger vs driver side below.

 

[Spank]

don’t think I could argue that it was defective??

If you had your OEM parts still bolted to the axle, there's a slim chance that might work, but there's no way they'll cover that.

 

[FreedomFur]

If you had your OEM parts still bolted to the axle, there's a slim chance that might work, but there's no way they'll cover that.

Maybe an insurance claim then? Technically it was a hidden hole on a town road.

 

[word302]

Does everyone think that a dealership will fight the warranty on this? Any recommendations if it comes down to it?

my understanding is that they would have to prove that a 3.5” lift and 37” tires caused the axle housing to bend, if it is indeed bent.

They don’t have to prove anything. A bent axle housing is not normal wear and tear. You’re SOL man.

 

[FreedomFur]

Don’t forget insurance may cover.

Any experience with that?

 

[Spank]

Maybe an insurance claim then? Technically it was a hidden hole on a town road.

You'd probably have better luck going that route, but I still wouldn't cross my fingers.

 

[19 JLUR Bright Whit3]

Does everyone think that a dealership will fight the warranty on this? Any recommendations if it comes down to it?

my understanding is that they would have to prove that a 3.5” lift and 37” tires caused the axle housing to bend, if it is indeed bent.

Just speaking from my POV. I have never had the dealership cover a thing under warranty in the past 3 years. Once they (the ones here) make a note in their computer the vehicle has been "modified" or "damage was caused from abuse", NOT! I was done. Yes, there are mod friendly dealerships out there. They will just note the customer issue and do the repairs and then FCA will reimburse them because all FCA knows is it was a stock vehicle with a damaged part. IMHO, dealerships do not want to take the risk of eating the bill and not getting reimbursed if FCA rejects their claim.

 

[Roky]

Maybe an insurance claim then? Technically it was a hidden hole on a town road.

I’m late here, just catching up….. my .02, figure out what exactly is wrong first. It may be worth it to fix it yourself then claim it on insurance. Rates will definitely go up. Also I wouldn’t even try the dealership, will be just a waste of time IMO…….

 

[GATORB8]

Any experience with that?

Not specifically a bent axle, but I do know comprehensive will cover broken wheels and tires from potholes. I’d assume they’d cover additional mechanical damage.

 

[FreedomFur]

Bad news and good news from the shop.

The axle housing did bend just inside of the C. They could bend it back enough to drive on, but it would always be week. Good news is no other components were damaged on the axle and only the drag link end on the passenger side was bent.

Good news here is that I am going the insurance claim route. Replacement front axle from Mopar is $5600 plus labor to install, so I am hoping the shop writes a quote to the adjuster for $6500+. I am going to take that $6500 and buy a tricked out Dynatrak ProRock 44 with all the bells and whistles; upgraded ball joints, RCV shafts, etc. which will run about $6,600, then pay my shop to swap it in. I debated going to a UD60, but then I have to buy new rims and I can’t afford to put a UD60 on the rear right now. I don’t plan to ever run more than 37” or 38” tires.

I am going to part out my Dana 44 XR Rubicon axle once it comes off. Sell the locker, gears, and axle shafts. Would sell the axle housing assembly locally too if someone wants to mess with it.

 

[GATORB8]

Bad news and good news from the shop.

The axle housing did bend just inside of the C. They could bend it back enough to drive on, but it would always be week. Good news is no other components were damaged on the axle and only the drag link end on the passenger side was bent.

Good news here is that I am going the insurance claim route. Replacement front axle from Mopar is $5600 plus labor to install, so I am hoping the shop writes a quote to the adjuster for $6500+. I am going to take that $6500 and buy a tricked out Dynatrak ProRock 44 with all the bells and whistles; upgraded ball joints, RCV shafts, etc. which will run about $6,600, then pay my shop to swap it in. I debated going to a UD60, but then I have to buy new rims and I can’t afford to put a UD60 on the rear right now. I don’t plan to ever run more than 37” or 38” tires.

I am going to part out my Dana 44 XR Rubicon axle once it comes off. Sell the locker, gears, and axle shafts. Would sell the axle housing assembly locally too if someone wants to mess with it.

I was actually going to recommend considering an aftermarket axle if you went the insurance route. Hope everything works out.

May want to check lead times on the aftermarket axles.

 

[FreedomFur]

I was actually going to recommend considering an aftermarket axle if you went the insurance route. Hope everything works out.

May want to check lead times on the aftermarket axles.

I wanted to go UD60 but that bolt pattern is a pain. Got the shop checking with Dynatrak but they thought about 2 weeks.

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