Boy, that looks VERY FAMILIAR!! Happened to me on our Sierras Rubicon Run one year. It does happen with the gen I axle housings from what I've heard overseas but not as common to see here in the States.

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I know you probably need to have it drivable but the gen 2 SR axle swap will be best.


I replaced mine on the trail with one out of an Gen I LS but I agree... an SR axle and trailing arms would be a nearly drop in solution (will need to install the SR compressor or equivalent) and the locker switch.

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