now's the time to swap that front axle out for a Gm 1 Ton IFS or a SAS;Dp;
sorrry to hear of your loss...I had a similar incident where a junior Marine backed up and hit me same place you got hit. and when I say back up I mean HE BACKED UP....he put his truck in reverse and slammed the gas...I think it was on purpose...he claimed not, but he payed for it...wasn't cheep..I believe like $3,000.