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| Mikie,
If the repair shop you took it to is good, it can be repaired, usually by cutting out the bent axle spindle, (the shiny part that the bearings ride on), and welding in a new spindle. The tricky part is getting the two spindles perfectly straight. It certainly can be done, but unless the axle is something special, the price to replace the axle vs. repair is usually not much different. Most axles, leaf or torsion are commercially available in the $300-$400 range for a 3500lb setup. The repair job I described should not take more than 4 hours, or about $200 in labor, plus a $30 spindle, and $30 in bearings/seals. I have seen it done both ways. You will know almost immediatly if the repair job was done correctly. Watch for abnormal tire wear on the repaired side. This is the clearest indicator of an spindle slightly toe'd out. If this happens, don't despair. Take it back to the repair shop and the tech will heat and tweak it a smidge.
Good Luck
Lonewolf
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