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Another axle question
I searched the C/K forum and didn't find my answer.
I just bought (today) an '89 Z71 with a 350 and auto trans. Its in great shape for its age, the PO had several reciepts for anything you can think of.
The story goes....He let his brother-in-law borrow it and while going down the road the rear axle locked up on him. When I went to look at it, the truck rolled fine....in park. The drive shaft just spins and makes a rakeing sound when in gear. (locked in 4hi made it on the trailer just fine) It has just under 200k on it.
I have yet to pull the cover and have a look. Is there a common problem with these rear ends? I never seen one fail like this unless it wasn't set up correctly to begin with, and with 200k miles, it should have failed long ago it that was the case. It doesnt appear to ever had a snow plow on it, nor a hitch.
Just a case of abuse? Common problem? Neglect?
Thoughts?
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