make sure it hasnt been sent back to g-force cause the only straighten them they dont replace them. alot of people i know that bend them buy a new on then when they get the bent one back the sell it. But g-force SAYS that after the straighten them the are just as strong as new... So if u know this guy and u know that the axle hasnt been MIA for a couple of weeks then it doesnt sound like a bad deal..