So after nearly rolling my car off the highway...
Car is surprisingly solid. Crushed the bottom of the drivers side rear quarter panel. Shifted the bumper two inches up on the drivers side. Drivers side exhaust got bent over to the passengers side. None of it a big deal.
Unfortunately, I straightened the backing plate, fixed the drum breaksthen put, tires on the rear (while on jack stands) so I could run it and see if the tires would roll straight, hoping the axe wasn't bent. When I ran it, the drivers side tire rolled fine, while the passenger side rolls forward a few inches then stops suddenly and won't move. While in drive, with the drivers side tire moving, I can grab the passenger side tire, easily roll it backwards a few inches, then it suddenly stops again. When I let go, it moves forward again, but after rotating a few inches, it comes to a sudden stop in the same place it initially did.
I don't have much experience with rear ends, but I assume this means it junk.
The rear end is the 9 3/8". I was told it is posi, but I can't find any markings to confirm this.
So is the rear end able to be saved? If I switch it out, I doubt I can find a match, so I just want one that's the right width (54" backing plate to backing plate) and weld on the brackets myself. If I go that route, what's a good one to keep an eye out for? I have access to a ford 9" for $100.
Also, while trying open up the rear end, I was unable to get the cover to separate from the housing (cover faces forward and has drive shaft running through it). Any thoughts?
Thankyou in advance.