8.8 play in shafts

[MAranger]

Hi all

I just discovered the other night that with thw heels jacked up off the ground, by pulling and pushing on the wheel, I can move it inwards and outwards about 1/2 an inch What do you think is causing this? I can only imagine it may be worn c clips or a broken S spring in my trac lok Anybody have any input? looks like i'll be tearing it apart this weekend.

 

[94rangersplash]

Probably some wore on the pin for the spiders but mostly worn axle shafts mine was the same way when i built it a few months ago the ends of the shafts were worn. Mine still goes fine with no problem so i wouldn't worry with it

 

[4x4junkie]

You sure its a half inch?? That's an awful lot of play...

Some play (up to about 1/8") is normal. It comes from wear of the clutches in your limited slip diff (rebuilding the L/S will get rid of most of the play).