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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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Tried to drive my 73 after it sitting for awhile. In gear it acted like the rear wheels were locked. Up on blocks, it seermed fine. Now there is a loud noise coming from rear end. If you look underneath at the half shafts, the right shaft appears to be separated from the rear end approx. 3/4" and the right wheel tips in when I put it back on the ground. Sounds serious. Can you provide any help?
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Tried to drive my 73 after it sitting for awhile. In gear it acted like the rear wheels were locked. Up on blocks, it seermed fine. Now there is a loud noise coming from rear end. If you look underneath at the half shafts, the right shaft appears to be separated from the rear end approx. 3/4" and the right wheel tips in when I put it back on the ground. Sounds serious. Can you provide any help?
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