Ok, so I got the U bolts for the axle torqued down today. I think the axle was loose almost the entire time I've owned the truck
There's a hole in our driveway, any there was always a metal-y noise going over it, but I thought it was the tailgate chains this entire time. I'm thinking now that it was actually the rear axle. At least I noticed it before the axle completely fell out!
Also, the parking brake works great now that the shoes are not getting covered in gear oil. The truck also seems to be stopping better as well. Should have done the seals a long time ago, but they are fixed now. I think I'm going to go for a nice cruise later this evening.
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Christian Carpenter
1963 C10 -
Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive
Overdrive wiring here
1963-ish truck bed trailer -
Half-Wit
1981 C10 -
Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed
1995 Dodge Dakota Sport
"I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson