i agree. i would say pinion bearing.
possible bad carrier bearings too, but less likely.

dosent really matter either way though. it means a rebuild or replacing is in order.


-matt

-'88 toy x-cab, SAS, chevys, gears, lockers, free tires, dented body mod.
-'87 4runner, bone stock DD

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