Rear end died

[89Suburban]

Whenever there is a repair done after an accident, Allstate provides a lifetime warranty on all parts replaced, including used parts. In this case, as I understood it the rear axle was replaced with a used one as part of an accident repair.

This is good to know. I been with SF 15-20 years and had no clue.

 

[robgreg75]

If you still have the paperwork from the shop and the claim, there should be a piece denoting that dealer as being one of their approved shops, along with a copy of the parts and repair guarantee. I have that paperwork for a repair I had done by a GMC dealer body shop, and paid for by State Farm, who offers a similar guarantee.

Well Alstate it comes to find out only warranties the body shop part of repairs. The do not warranty any mechanical repairs which is flat out BS since the shop was not allowed to buy a new axle they had to get a used one from a junk yard. If you aren't going to warranty then they should use new OEM or new aftermarket.

 

[robgreg75]

Are you up to replacing it yourself?

Yes I never pay anyone to do a repair I can do, I rebuilt the Tranny in this one already. Found a rebuilt axle for $675 shipped so will order tomorrow.