the wheel can fold flat, as the sway bar actually holds the spindle in place.

glad you made it, and the repair is possible. also- when mine failed, i replaced it- but i discovered the side which did not fail had already been repaired by welding a 1/2" bolt to it. seemed to work well enough.

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1999 Dodge Durango Cummins 4BTAA 47RE 5k lb 4x4 getting 25+mpgs, room for Seven.