Re: Broken Axle

Posted by gone1951 On 2009/10/2 1:18:25

Had a 55 Desoto do the same thing. The threaded end of the axle broke off. The indication, if I remember right, was some noise and a bit of side to side wobble. Fortunately I was going slow. Didn't lose the break drum.

Brings to mind another thought, Replaced the axle from the local wrecking yard for $10.00. That was 1967 when the Desoto was just a used car. Wish I had it back. It was a great car. I hesitate to say but I think it drove better than my 51 Packard does. No way would I trade the Packard for it today.