Need help finding a left rear axle shaft - SKU: mb3z-4a013-b

[Sir Jynx]

I bought the truck December 1st. I broke it doing a 360 into a curb on Jan 22th. It's been in a shop sitting on lift ever since waiting for this part to become available (mb3z-4a013-b). I've basically been told it's on intergalactic back order and I may or may not get one sometime between now and the day I die. Outside of buying a totalled Raptor, I can't find anyway to get this part. Ford has been no help, and one of the dealerships told me that the part had a late engineering change or something and the "new" version is still waiting on finding a new manufacturing partner. That seems at least partially unlikely, as you'd think they'd want this new part in the 2026 model, and their doesn't seem to be any production delays I can find.

Anyone know the part number for the Australian version? Is it the same? Any in stock? I'd be grateful for any leads

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[ducktapeonmydesk]

You can upgrade to full floating axles, but it ain't cheap.

https://geelongperformance.com.au/product/raptor-full-floating-axel-conversion

I think that's in AUD which works out to be about $4,700 USD.

Otherwise both Levittown and Varsity show to have them in stock.

 

[Sir Jynx]

You can upgrade to full floating axles, but it ain't cheap.

https://geelongperformance.com.au/product/raptor-full-floating-axel-conversion

I think that's in AUD which works out to be about $4,700 USD.

Otherwise both Levittown and Varsity show to have them in stock.

They show in stock on 100% of their parts for advertisement reasons on Google far as I can tell, but I've called them both and they confirmed they're unavailable anywhere. Tried Ford Parts Giant as well. Insurance is footing the bill, so not sure I could convince them of the upgrade.

 

[ducktapeonmydesk]

They show in stock on 100% of their parts for advertisement reasons on Google far as I can tell, but I've called them both and they confirmed they're unavailable anywhere. Tried Ford Parts Giant as well. Insurance is footing the bill, so not sure I could convince them of the upgrade.

They might, if it means it's cheaper than paying for your rental car. And the dealer price on the axle is probably a lot higher than $2k.

 

[Sir Jynx]

They might, if it means it's cheaper than paying for your rental car. And the dealer price on the axle is probably a lot higher than $2k.

They aren't paying for a rental, I'm borrowing a friend's car, but it may be worth the try. I'll reach out to my shop and see if they can try.

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