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Hey folks, I've read a lot on here about the "death" axles on the 83 Toyota Sunraders. Last year I bought mine and I LOVE it! I put new tires on it and recently took it in to get a rotation. I had noticed that recently there was some kind of tire/wheel noise coming from the rear so I hoped they could check that out as well. They informed and showed me that one of the inside wheels on the rear axle was bent. I had no idea how this happened...as I had taken it to TX twice this past winter and it was fine. So I researched how to get an old 5-lug wheel and I discovered this axle problem. I say ALL that to say I assume my axle is starting to bend which caused the wheel to get out of shape. I'm concerned because I have a pregnant wife and a 2 year old. Obviously I need to get the new axle. I read the report someone wrote up about what to do in my situation and there's a contact for a guy named Chuck in Indiana who has a bunch of axles for sale. I emailed him but haven't heard back. I'm wondering if that information is outdated at this point? And reccomendations besides going to a junkyard? Any place that builds them or sells them? Thanks!