My first rear axle spun the bearings at about 220K. Was told that a common quickie-fix is to attempt bushings or shims and install fresh bearings. Didn't go that route, since it didn't seem like it would be very trustworthy. 2nd axle was built "too tight" and knocked 3 teeth off the pinion. I'm now on axle #3. So far, so good.

 

I've actually never seen a D70 or D80 explode...

My D80 has seen some hard bashing... still in 100% condition... (knock on wood)

My 9,25" grenaded within 2000km sitting behind my Cummins hehe

 

My buddy blew up his Dana 80... of course he does 4th gear doughnuts

While we're on the topic of rear ends, I can distinctly feel the LSD in mine when i drive slowly around a turn... I figure this is normal, but is there cause for concern? yes it has enough lube in it..

 

I feel my posi too, and have since i bought the truck... it makes me feel safe that my locker is working hehe when it stops i'll start to worry...

 

im going to look at the truck and i will buy it long as i can make sure the transmission is alright i was thinking take the rear shaft off and put her in four HI and see if she goes threw a couple gears anybody see any issues with that ?

 

ought to be a decent-enough test of the t-case and the front

 

right im just worried about the transmission being messed up ya know