Topic: Offset rear axle? Is it possible or is sometihing bent?

[rc10t4orange]

I took out the track bar and set the Jeep back down. It did not move to where it was supposed to be without the track bar. Even shaking the Jeep violently did not move it over without the track bar. I also took out the lower control arms they don't look bent even switched sides didn't affect the position of the axle any. Leanin towards the track bar/upper control arm mount on lh axle side being bent. ?

[rc10t4orange]

Got a guy coming over with his Jeep probably this weekend gonna measure everything I can to see what is wrong with mine.  Thanks Josh.

[rc10t4orange]

I know you guys are all gonna say duh but, given the circumstances of the accident my jeep was in I wanted to get measurements to make sure.  I had my jeep and my buddies side by side today.  From the left rear backing plate to the center of the track bar bolt was 12" on his and 13" on mine.  From the backing plate to just above the upper control arm bolt 12 1/4" on his 12 3/4" on mine.  Now I know it is absolutely the control arm/track bar bracket. I can heat,beat,cut, and/or weld what ever I need to do.  I just wanted to make sure that was it instead of doin all that first and it not being it.  THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all who gave me input I will do my best to give input on things I think I know a little about cause you all did that for me.  I will also post when I get it fixed.

[TrailsLessTaken]

Glad you got it figured out

[Torch_Ind]

Glad you got it figured out

+1

[rc10t4orange]

Jeep is fixed.  Matter of fact almost went to far.  I took a come-a-long and wrapped a chain around the bracket and braced the axle on the left and pulled it over.  I moved it almost the inch it was off.  Now looks like I may have to get an adjustable track bar in the near future.  But atleast it is driveable now and not gonna rub a hole on thw inside of the tire.  Thanks for all the help.

[jagular7]

Yah, my eyes were figuring that is what the issue was.

Since you pulled the bracket back, you may have placed the force in a different location than the force which bent it. This fatigues the metal material and creates points where the material will get weak as it was compressed and stretched. You best keep an eye on it and from time to time, more often with wheeling where the axle cycles up/down and there is a push/pull from the track bar. You'd be best to look for a local Jeep or 4wd club to associate. Many clubs have weekend welders that are pretty good and don't mind to help out another wheeler for little money (compared to some actual welding services) or for free.

[neale_rs]

x2   the metal could fatigue.