Help, Rear upper link snapped on axle housing

[blaise_f]

I cant seem to find any info on this happening to anyone with a 4th gen. no parts available that I can find online, I don't know if someone knows of anyone that makes replacement parts that could be used for this or if its needed to be made from scratch. Ive looked at FJ 8 and 8.2 rears with e lockers and that would be the best bet if they weren't an arm and leg.

Im located in Phila but move to AZ in a couple weeks

Has anyone seen this happen or have any insight?

I tried finding universal mounts but feel like having someone fab something would be better

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[Inv4drZm]

Seems strange why the bracket would break and not the thin upper link.

The cheapest fix will be to take it to a fabrication/weld shop and have them weld it back on with some added plating or bracing. As long as it's not rusted through entirely.

 

[MikeinNH67]

Wow, that's an odd spot to break. Did you come down hard on something like drop the wheel wheel off a ledge? As mentioned, unless it's rusted have it welded for now. It doesn't look rusted in the pics though.