More uncertainties... I think the talks on Starquest relate to the LSD unit (clutch pack, etc.) and not to the rest of the axel per se. Take that with at least two grains of salt as I am definitely only beginning to learn these things myself.

Sit tight until Lee_N, or somebody, with CAPS can chime in. Or one of the pick up guys, as Phil said...

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