I've been lurking and posting from time to time here and on BB and had not run across this bent axle deal until now. Im looking at getting at least a front D44 for my '71 800, but this AM ran across a rear D44 and though it would be good to have a spare, or something to build up a little better and badder than the one thats in the rear now. I've seen axles straightened before, but never had to "pay" for it. Lets say the D44 rear is tweaked a little, any idea as to what it would cost to make the thing true? I wouldnt imagine it would be very expensive.
Is it worth putting that much into the axle if Im planning on a decently built V8 for rock crawling in the future, or should I just get something better (Ford 9", D60, etc.)?