Ok here is the deal After I went wheelin the last time in virginia, I was getting ready to move back to illinois, and the day before i left I noticed on the rear axle, that the driver side bracket that seats the rod which connects the frame and axle together, is completely off. It is broken off cleanly along the welds. I can move it up and back down. It is my daily driver so I have to drive it but how pertinent are we looking at getting this fixed, and how much....could it just be welded back in place or what do yall recommend. Also, I am almost done piecing together my cruiser coil lift. I just need the brake line and the shocks. So I am planning on definately killing two birds with one stone. thanks everyone

 

just a head's up...
state your vehicle year, etc., and pictures help.

but it sounds like the panhard rod mount broke off. you should be able to weld it back in place, but there is a reason the welds broke.
you may find the rear end wallows or sways a bit much or the truck feels squirrly... and that can be unsettling to you... until you fix it.

 

this would be one of those instances where a picture would be nice.

 

my bad yeah its a 1990 4runner, manual, 2 inch BL, Sliders waiting to be put on, and yadda yadda. Anyways I know I haven't posted this for a while because I dont have a picture of it and I didnt want topost before pic, but looks like it happened, but anyways I will go get a picture of that junk now

 

Get it welded back on. It'd be the cheapest and most strong fix. Unless the guy welding it is a crap welder. WELD EVERYTHING!!

 

WB Weld it, if your less discerning- duct tape.



Please don't sue me.

 

hey Matt16... what happened to the other 15 Matt's?

 

They duct taped broken suspension parts!

 

Wait is it the upper link or panhard bar mount?

does it look like this?

 

at least get the JB weld part right, at least you didn't say zip tie it.

video of jb welding suspension components:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpKOGaFqAuQ
why did the wheel go the opposite way

to the OP: get it fixed asap. it affects how the vehicle handles, could be an expensive liability...

 

yeah i say take it in and get it welded thats the best way or you can hot glue it that might work right? no.... no.... ok my mom says no hot gluing of the truck so i say weld it!!!

 

ha ha that dudes mom is so going to pissed when she finds out he wrecked the family's bmw!!!! ok so yeah dont jb weld it lol