Well I got under my truck to see why my e-brake cable was hanging so low. Well that's just a bent bracket. My question is..I saw this and want to know what needs replacing. Lol

 

Pinion seal

 

Wonderful

 

tbh thats not a bad leak. I would just keep an eye on it.

 

Could it have anything to do with my lowering shackles?

When I first installed them my exhaust was quiet enough to feel a vibration in the drive line from 50-60 mph. Very slight. But now I don't ever hear or feel it. I don't know if it's because my exhaust is just so loud and dumped under the cab to notice it or if the vibration actually went away.

But could this vibration cause a leak? Or is it more the fact that it's seen a bit of mud and dirt here and there in its lifetime?

 

That make me wonder if the bearing wasnt going and compromised the seal. When you leave it parked do you get any kind of puddle? Is there any play in the rear end and the driveshaft yoke?

 

No puddles. Just the wet metal and a slight spatter on anything around it due to rotation. As far as play, let me get back on that one.

 

alright, ill keep a look out for your post.

 

What kind of play? Rotational play? Horizontal and vertical play? In and out play?

 

There is absolutely no play of any kind with the truck in park on a slight down hill.