I just snapped my right rear axle at the outer bearing it was a pretty good hit against a curb sideways and it sheared clean but broke the rotor and backing plate. Would this damage anything else within axle housing or the carrier housing, suspension ? Could i just replace the axle etc and not the whole rear end ?

Want to try to save the rear. Of course the axle and bearings were replaced 4 months ago , remember that mech pulled Diff cover said the ring/pinion looked brand new i.e recent rebuild.


edit : after some research rear diff is dana 35 3.55

 

I would say you have a Dana 35. Could have bent the housing. Just find another d35 and swap it out.

 

Thanks Brian,
After doing some searches I did find great posts regarding the diff type and gear ratio. Mine in the 97 ZJ auto 4.0 6cyl, stock Laredo, is the Dana 35 3.55

Your point bout the axle tube well taken and it would be a ***** to replace/rebuild the right side and then come across more problems such as that or in the carrier. Ugh.

 

Sorry I should have said that you could have bent the axle tube not the housing. Might be a good time to do the 8.8 swap.