MAKG
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OK, guys.
I got a rear end load-independent grumble, which I'm pretty sure is one of the bearings in back, probably an axle bearing. Regardless of which it is, the differential has to come out to inspect (pinions are nice and tight with it installed, so they are probably fine). 7.5's used to have a HUGE problem with breaking the cross-pin bolt on removal. Do 8.8s have a similar issue? What can be done to prevent breakage? What does one do if it DOES break?
I got a rear end load-independent grumble, which I'm pretty sure is one of the bearings in back, probably an axle bearing. Regardless of which it is, the differential has to come out to inspect (pinions are nice and tight with it installed, so they are probably fine). 7.5's used to have a HUGE problem with breaking the cross-pin bolt on removal. Do 8.8s have a similar issue? What can be done to prevent breakage? What does one do if it DOES break?