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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 4 Wheel Drives => Topic started by: Justin84k10 on December 02, 2016, 08:05:56 am

Title: Front axle
Post by: Justin84k10 on December 02, 2016, 08:05:56 am
My truck when the front axle gets on a angle it seems to grind, not sure what is wrong with it exactly. Thinking that it may be the axle shafts.
I believe the axle is a corporate 10 bolt, it is on an 84 so I think it is the 30 spline because the axle shaft just doesn't pull right out.
Just looking for what to do as to diagnosing the problem not sure if I should attempt to get axle shafts out or pull cover and look at the gears or just get another axle. I have another 84 with a good front axle but haven't looked at it close enough yet. Just looking for a low cost idea because the truck pretty rusty and tired. 
Any help would be greatly appreciated thatnk you.
Title: Re: Front axle
Post by: Captkaos on December 05, 2016, 11:06:16 pm
How much angle are you talking about?  If something is grinding is it inside the 10bolt?  The axles are supported so grinding would be limited unless something is broken.
Title: Re: Front axle
Post by: blazer74 on December 06, 2016, 07:34:42 pm
Is this truck lifted? And if so  what condition are your shackle bushings. The spring eyes can actually rub the frame under flex and cause a noise.